In honor of national #adoptionmonth. With adoption comes many unknowns. For many of us that were adopted, we don’t have a history, family and/or medical. It’s always fun filling out the kids’ forms for school or for my own records. At least it saves on writing a whole lot. I have to be proactive when it comes to my health history as it all starts with me for my two oldest kids. The unknown can be scary tho. Who would have thought me asking for a CT scan would lead to a seven hour brain surgery. But I was one of the lucky ones, I caught it before it got me. Everyday I look in the mirror and see my scar. It goes from the middle of my head, down the right side to below my right earlobe. Seven hours and 30 staples later, it’s just a distant memory. #grateful

In honor of national #adoptionmonth. As an adoptee, I am so thankful for all that my life has brought, the good and the bad for it has made me the person I am today. As a full circle moment in my life, I was able to go thru the adoption journey and fulfill my dream of adopting a baby girl from Korea. What a true miracle life is and to complete my family with this little girl has been incredible. She adds sunshine to my everyday and brings joy to my grateful heart. She. Is. My. World. #blessed

In honor of national #adoptionmonth. Because of adoption, I had a Forever Family. Because of adoption, I was then able to create a family of my own. I’ve been blessed to be a mother to my two oldest kids. From the time I knew I was pregnant with them to today, I’ve been so proud to be their mom. They are beautiful ScandinAsians! They. Are. My. World. #blessed

• In honor of national #adoptionmonth. I had a wonderful and memorable childhood. But I did become a child of divorced parents before I entered high school and my father passed away when I was 18. But prior to all that, I met my soul mate at the age of 14. I’ve posted about this before so I won’t bore you again, but how blessed I am that I met and married a person that loved me for who I was, not someone he could change to fit him. We’ve had our ups and downs as most marriages do, but thru it all, we worked together to get to where we are today. Name changes: Kim Mi Sung; Kimberly Sue Hansen; Kimberly Sue Anderson; Kimberly Sue Hanson. Guess I was meant to be ScandinAsian. #overlyblessed

  

  
  

   

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In honor of national #adoptionmonth. 12.1.72, after 15 months of abuse and neglect, I am saved. I go to kindergarten, but taken to the principle’s office. My social worker is waiting for me. She shows me a picture of a family and asks me if I would like to go live with this family. I look at the picture and know this is my way out. I shake my head yes. I am 5 ½ yrs old, but the size of a 2yr old. With just this little jacket on, I am taken to this family. I become Kimberly Sue Anderson. I am finally shown unconditional love. I am hugged rather than beaten. I can eat whatever I want rather than go hungry. My parents are patient with me and I bond with my sister. I can finally be a kid. This is my true Forever Family. #blessed

In honor of national #adoptionmonth. Most of you recognize this pic if me. This is my referral pic. I was 4 1/2 yrs old. I flew to the United States to be adopted. I became Kimberly Sue Hansen. However, I became a victim of child abuse. I was whipped, kicked, held by my ankles and whipped against the wall on a daily basis. I was locked in my bedroom for hours with no toys. Back then, I didn't know it but God was with me, comforting me, healing my wounds, and making sure I wasn't hardening my heart. He gave me strength and the will to live. Don't feel sorry for me. My story continues. Stay tuned. #grateful

My Story

In honor of #national #adoptionmonth Right side pic of me when I was a year old and admitted into my orphanage. Left side pic of me a year later.

Continuing National Adoption Month

In honor of national #adoptionmonth I want to thank Dr. David Kim for his unwavering commitment and dedication to serving Holt for all these years. Once an orphan, I am truly honored to be serving alongside him for those children that still need a family of their own. And thank you to Nancy Kim for being such a wonderful example of love and support for David and his passion for Holt.

National Adoption Month

In honor of #adoptionmonth I want to thank Harry and Bertha Holt for answering the call of service from God to do the great work for all of us who didn't have a Forever Family. #grateful