12 of our Favorite
Adoption Quotes and Sayings

By AdoptBrite
Published June 19, 2015

“Adoption makes the difference of a lifetime one child at a time.”

“Parenthood requires love not DNA.”

“Blood can help make family, but family often transcends blood.” ― DaShanne Stokes

“I was chosen, I was wanted, I was cherished, I grew in their hearts, I was the missing piece, I was loved, I was adopted.”

“Adoption was such a positive alternative to abortion, a way to save one life and brighten two more: those of the adoptive parents.” ― George W. Bush

“Your ancestors are rooting for you.” ― Eleanor Brown

“Every child deserves a home”

“A Birthmother puts the needs of her child above the wants of her heart” —Skye Hardwick founder of "Life Mothers"

“Adoption is when a child grew in its mommy's heart instead of her tummy.”

“Adoption isn't a birthmother's rejection but an unconditional love that inspires her to put herself last and do all she can for her baby” —Mary Hines, Birthmother

“My baby was my gift to the world to show everyone strength in innocence and purity, and one day I pray my baby will come home to me to tell me of his journey that I can take with him.” —Sarah Sowell, Birthmother

“If you love some one unconditionally and with your whole heart, than you will do what is best for them not you. I have never learned a harder lesson than giving my child up for adoption and I probably never will.” —Talitha Birthmother twice over