Today is National Adoption Day.

Jose’s arrival in Ohio, September 2004.

I am especially proud that our country has established a day to recognize, and celebrate the world of adoption.  My world has always been surrounded by adoption.

I am adopted.

I am an adoptive father.

I have several family members who are adopted.

I have several family members who have adopted.

I have many friends who are adopted.

I have many friends who have adopted.

One of my heroes is Wendy’s restaurant founder, Dave Thomas.  The Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption is an outstanding organization, and does many wonderful things for the world of adoption.

Each time I adopted a new son, our first meal was always at Wendy’s to celebrate our first meal together (supper time together was mandatory).

Jose & Quintin at Wendy’s for Quin’s 1st meal with us.

Thank you, Dave Thomas, and thank you to all the wonderful parents throughout the United States who have adopted children!

And a VERY special thank you to Patricia Hill, and the wonderful staff at A.C.T.I.O.N. Adoption Services!