Word of the Day
February 19, 2019
Adoption
The legal act of taking another’s child into one’s family and raising them as one’s own; a life-affirming alternative for birth mothers facing difficult circumstances.
From Latin 'adoptare' meaning to choose for oneself, from 'ad-' (to) and 'optare' (to choose). The practice has ancient roots in societies where childless families would legally claim another's child as their own.
Usage Examples
- The McGarrity family chose adoption as a way to put their pro-life beliefs into action, welcoming three girls with Down syndrome into their home.
- Adoption offers birth mothers a path forward that honors both their circumstances and their child's right to life.
- Open adoption arrangements allow birth mothers to maintain relationships with their children while giving them stable, loving homes.
From the Show
The word adoption anchored the February 19th broadcast as guest Sonia McGarrity described her family’s journey of adopting three daughters with Down syndrome, demonstrating how pro-life convictions translate into tangible, loving action.