The Quinns Share Their Two Cents

As the judge entered, the room shifted, a quiet intensity filling the space as everyone stood. Olive’s stomach churned with nervous energy, her thoughts bouncing between fear and hope. She tried to hold onto the image of a happy future with the family who wanted her.

The hearing began, and her foster parents stepped forward with confidence and love. They spoke passionately about bonding with Olive and their dream of making her a permanent part of their family. They even talked about their experiences adopting two other children, showing how much love their home had to give. Olive, though, sat frozen, crushing her nerves.