For Simon and Claire, the dream of parenthood had been a long and winding road. After years of heartache and the agonizing wait for a child, they finally found hope in the possibility of adoption. When they welcomed little Sophie—a vibrant four-year-old with sparkling brown eyes and a wild head of curls—into their lives, it felt as if all the years of struggle had finally borne fruit. Every tear shed during endless interviews and every sleepless night spent filling out forms culminated in that magical moment when Sophie ran into Simon’s arms as if she had been waiting for him all along.
