Expectations: A True Adoption Story

What if the greatest act of love is letting go?

We were two college students with an uncertain future when an unplanned pregnancy changed everything. Scared, overwhelmed, and unprepared to become parents, they faced three impossible choices. Their decision would alter not only their lives, but the lives of everyone connected to their child.

Expectations is the true story of an open adoption that began with heartbreak and uncertainty, then unfolded across more than twenty-five years into a remarkable journey of hope, healing, and unexpected reunions. Along the way are the emotional struggles of young adulthood, the weight of crisis, and the surprising ways love can reshape a family.

Honest, deeply personal, and ultimately uplifting, Expectations is a memoir about sacrifice, resilience, and discovering that family is sometimes built in ways we never expect.

Perfect for readers interested in adoption, memoirs, family relationships, and stories of hope against overwhelming odds.