Childless Couple Adopts a Biracial Toddler and Faces Judgment from Their Neighbors – Story of the Day

After years of miscarriages, Jonathan and Jessica Green decided to move to Jonathan’s parents’ hometown. Jonathan reconnected with his friend, Patrick, a single father with a baby daughter. When Patrick died unexpectedly, the couple was forced to make a decision, and others judged them for it in a way they never imagined.

“Let’s go, darling. Let’s move to Aurora, Colorado. My parents are near, it’s a beautiful area, and we can start over before you think of anything else crazy,” Jonathan begged on his knees, resting his head on his wife’s lap. Jessica had just startled him with a conversation about divorce.

“Are you sure? You could divorce me and find another woman. A real woman. One who can give you all the kids you desire. I can’t do that… I can’t do that,” his wife insisted, sobbing into her hands. But that was the last thing Jonathan wanted. He was in love with her. Jessica was his family.

“Listen to me, Jessica. There are many ways to start a family, and pregnancy is not the only one. Actually, not every family has kids, and they can be happy. We are already a family. You and I. I take my vows seriously. How about you? Were those lies?” he asked, raising his head and looking into her eyes.

Jessica took her hands away and shook her head. “No, they were not lies. I meant them with all my heart. But I don’t want you to resent me somewhere down the line when we’re older and everyone around us is watching their kids. And later, their grandkids,” Jessica responded, her hands touching Jonathan’s face.

“So, let’s do it. Let’s move. We need a new start.”

That’s how they ended up on the road. They were leaving their California life behind and going to Aurora. Jonathan grew up there, and his parents were ready to welcome them. His mom helped them find a rental, but they had plans to buy a house later. For now, a rental would work perfectly.

They moved happily into their home. Jonathan’s mother only demanded Friday-night dinners every single week. The couple agreed and enjoyed those nights. During one of those gatherings, his mom pulled Jessica aside and had a serious talk with her. Jonathan never discovered precisely what they talked about, but his wife was much...