“I know this is hard to hear,” I began, “but I think it’s time.”
Grace nodded, tears slipping down her cheeks. “I know. We’ve been talking about it, but we were hoping it wouldn’t come to that.”
“I know. And I’m not saying we give up completely. We can keep trying if you want to. But the toll it takes on your body after a while is tiresome. I want to save you from that.”
She nodded again. Her husband, Brian, held her against his side. He looked like he was about to cry also.
“There are some great adoption agencies to choose from. And you know you can do domestic or international adoption. Unfortunately, the process is not quick, but you know you’ll have a child of your own at the end of it.”
“That’s all we really want,” Brian said.
“I know. I want that, too. I was really hoping I’d b
