After long conversations filled with tears and questions, both families reached the same conclusion.
We would not uproot the boys. Austin would remain with us. Andrew would remain with Sarah and James. But the two boys would grow up knowing one another—as brothers in spirit, if not in household.
Redefining Family
Austin is still our son. Nothing—no test, no paperwork—can erase the love we’ve poured into him since the day he first opened his eyes. Biology explains origins, but it doesn’t define connection.
Now, we have something even greater: an extended family. Austin has Andrew. Andrew has Austin. And we all share the determination to give both boys a future filled with love, trust, and truth.
What We Learned
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