However, we eventually set it aside and move on.
In fact, she knew instantly that she wanted to adopt them.
I cant explain itI just knew I was supposed to be their mom, Willisrecounts.
And although they had been fostering children for years, the couple had never talked about adoption.
I was ready to convince him, Willissaysof their unexpected decision.
We both felt it.
And even before the tragedy, theyd already had to grapple with quite a bit of trauma.
They quickly bonded with the younger children who they say were desperately craving permanency.
But that same task wasnt so easy with the two older kids.
I think they didnt quite trust that we were real.
Like maybe we were going to go away, Pam explains.
I asked her, Did you have a bad dream?
And she replied, No, I just wanted to check that that you were still here.
But, ultimately, Pam and Gary stayed by their sides as they grew to truly become a family.
Pam calls the kids their Second Chance 7.
It even caught the attention of celebrities, including actressKristen Bell, who went on to share the post.
