What makes a Dad?

I can’t even count
The things you’ve done for me
I can’t begin to list
Everything you’ve helped me through
You’re the only dad I’ve ever known
Since my father can’t be a man
You stepped in when we needed you most
You picked up the pieces
And fixed two shattered lives
And through the years
Gave us two brand new lives
You stuck with me
Through my hatred
Of you, of me, of the world
You always encouraged me
And told me I could do better
I never believed you
Until it happened
I never thought a step-dad
Could become such an influence
I never knew that a step-dad
Could be such a hero
I never guessed that my step-dad
Could become my dad



Today was the final court date for our Step-Parent adoption. Bill filed for a step-parent adoption of Keira in March of 2011 and after a lot of turmoil over this summer, today (Sept 2) finalized the adoption.

Bill is legally the other parent of Keira now. It went fabulously, and we're so excited to have things official.

The above poem is a copy of the poem that Keira wrote in a card for Bill in June. Enjoy it!