The first decade of the century may seem like a long time ago. It’s hard to deny that the 2000’s had some great hits, though. Who can forget Uncle Kraker’s “Follow Me”? Or Beyonce’s “Crazy in Love“? You may have a lot of thoughts about music from the 2000s, but here’s something you might never have thought of: some of those songs can teach you important things about adoption.
1. “100 Years” by Five for the Fighting
Life goes by fast.
Five for the Fighting gave you perspective in the early 2000s. They taught you that every day is a new day. They taught you that that you’re only 15, 22, 33, 45, 67, and 99 for a moment. They taught you to cherish those moments.
Moral of the story: Cherish them all. An adoption will bring with it paperwork, waiting time, and phone calls with your lawyer. Don’t let the mundane get in the way of cherishing one of the most important seasons of your life and in the life of your new child. When some of those unavoidable moments get frustrating, remember that you’ll be telling this funny or touching or heartwarming story in years to come.
Yes, even, “Remember when we got our background checks?” and “Can you believe how many forms we had to fill out?” You’ll treasure the memory then, so go ahead and treasure it now.
2. “Where is the Love?” by The Black Eyed Peas
Adoption, far too often, means more than a new family for a child, but also a way out of suffering.
Moral of the story: They were right. Where is the love?
3. “The Middle” by Jimmy Eat World
It just takes some time,
Little girl, you’re in the middle of the ride
Everything, everything will be just fine
What a gem. Jimmy Eat World changed your world when they emphasized the “e” in “everything” so beautifully in the world’s most catchy song.
Moral of the story: Adoptions take some time. Really any kind of adoption takes time. So if you’re stuck in the middle between the start of the process and the first family picture day, remember what Jimmy Eat World has to say. “Everything will be just fine.”
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