This Foster Mom Learned Something Unbelievable About Her Adopted Children
As a young woman in her 30s, Katie Page moved to Colorado in an attempt to find her place in this world. She knew that her calling was to be a mother, but she hadn't yet found a husband. She had so much love to give, but she didn't have anybody to give it to. Katie decided to become a foster mom so that she could provide children in need with a stable, loving home.
Katie did a world of good by taking in infants who needed her help. Pretty soon, she adopted her first baby boy. When she adopted her second child, a baby girl, she noticed something rather intriguing about her two children.
A Fresh Start
Katie Paige was in her early 30s, living her life in Alabama. She felt that her life wasn't moving in a positive direction, so she decided that she needed to make a change. She wanted to feel like she was doing something meaningful with her life.
The first step to starting life anew was getting out of Alabama. Katie knew that she needed to leave her old life behind to really become the person she wanted to be.
Big Life Decisions
Katie had been married before, but when that marriage didn't work out, she felt like she had lost an opportunity to have a family and become a mother. She wanted to become a mother more than anything in the world, but she knew she couldn't stay in an unhealthy relationship just to fulfill that dream.
In the end, a job offer gave Katie the opportunity to get out of her old town and the place where she had planned to start a life with her ex-husband.
Making It Work In A New Town
Katie's new job opportunity took her to Colorado Springs, Colorado. She began working as an integrated service manager a construction company called GE Johnson. For the first time since her marriage ended, Katie felt like her life was moving in the right direction. K
Katie bought a four-bedroom house in Colorado, hoping to one day fill all those rooms with a family of her own. Katie said, "the house was a large four-bedroom home. I told my friends at the time that it was meant for 'more,' even though I really didn’t know what ‘more’ meant at the time."
Taking Time For Herself
The home that Katie bought needed a lot of renovations. Instead of outsourcing the work, Katie decided to take on a lot of the renovation projects by herself. She stated: "The house I bought would require extensive work to transform into my vision – and most of which I would have to do myself in order to afford it."
Katie continued, "I remember literally looking in the mirror one day and sobbing at the woman I saw, and I knew that I was not the woman my heart desired to be."
She Didn't Feel Complete
Katie began to feel more like herself in Colorado. She felt like she finally had the space to establish a new identity, and the process of remodeling her house was very much like the process of remaking herself into a new person outside of Alabama and outside of her marriage.
Even though Katie was happy with the progress she was making, she still felt like something was missing. One day, she got a letter in the mail that changed everything.
Katie Turned To Jesus
Katie spent a lot of time praying after her marriage ended. When she moved to Colorado, she dove deeper into Christianity and even joined a local church. It was that church that sent Katie a letter informing her about a seminar they thought she might like to attend.
The seminar allowed interested parties to learn more about becoming a foster parent for children in need. Katie jumped at the opportunity to learn more about helping these children who needed a place to call home.
Paying It Forward
Katie had spent a good amount of time bettering herself and becoming the woman she wanted to be. She had improved her job, her home, and she had even improved her relationship with Jesus.
She felt like she was ready to open up her heart and her home to somebody new. Her house was spacious and recently refurbished, and she was ready to share all that space with some kids who would really appreciate it.
Calling For Backup
Katie attended the seminar and listened intently to every word. She knew that becoming a foster mom would be a life-changing decision, so she ran her thought process by the most important person in her life— her mom. If her mom agreed with her decision, Katie knew that it was definitely the right choice.
At first, Katie's mom was surprised by Katie's interest in becoming a foster mom, but after Katie explained why she was so driven to help these kids, Katie's mom gave her daughter her full support.
She Made The Right Choice
Now that she knew that her mom was on board, Katie was sure that she was making the right decision. During the seminar, Katie learned all about what it takes to become a foster parent.
She knew there would be ups and downs on this journey she was taking, but she felt prepared to face those ups and downs with the help of her mom, her community, and her church. Katie wanted to share her heart and her home with kids who needed her.
Looking Forward To Meeting Her First Foster Child
Before connecting with her first foster child, Katie did everything she could to prepare for this major life change. When she first moved to Colorado, she had no idea that she'd have her own foster family so soon, but now, it was all she could think about.
Katie read all of the parenting books and asked her friends who had kids to provide her with advice. She was more than ready to take on this challenge.
Thinking It Through
Although Katie believed that being a foster mother was her calling in life, she was also aware of how much time and dedication it takes. This led her to feel both excited and anxious about the whole thing.
On top of that, she hoped that she would even be able to meet the requirements! She poured over the documents and looked at all the options available. After a final discussion with her family and friends, she decided she was going to do it!
Applying To Be A Foster Parent
On Mother's Day, 2015, Katie completed and submitted her application for the foster program. After taking the proper amount of time to think things through, she knew she had made the right choice. With each step she completed in the program, she was feeling more and more fulfilled.
As she became more involved with the program, she also learned about all the ways she would be helping these children in need, only solidifying her feelings. Even though she was still scared, she wasn't going to back down.
A Warm And Loving Foster Parent
After completing the application process and the necessary training, Katie was a full-time foster mom. Her first few cases weren't infants either, but children who needed temporary housing after a traumatic event.
She cared for each child with all of her heart, providing them with whatever they needed while simultaneously being there for them emotionally. While she took her job incredibly seriously, over time, she began to feel that she wanted to be more than just a foster parent.
A Perfect Fit
During her time as a foster mom, Katie had the opportunity to help four children in need. After just her first case, Katie knew that she was meant to help these children. Not only that, but she turned out to be a natural at parenting, making being a foster mom not even feel like a job.
While she was content with being a foster parent, another feeling began to grow inside of her. She started to think that she wanted to become an actual mother herself.
She Longed For A Child Of Her Own
Not long after becoming a foster mom, Katie found herself wanting to adopt a child of her own. She had worked with young children that had grown up in abusive situations, however, they never stayed for long. So, she decided she wanted a child that she would never have to say goodbye to.
However, things were about to quickly get serious. Her next case would be unlike anything she had experienced before and would test if she thought she could take on full-time motherhood.
A Newborn Little Boy In Need
Soon enough, Katie received a call from the foster program about a specific case. A mother had abandoned her child after giving birth to a baby boy at a nearby hospital and the hospital reached out to Katie to help care for him. Katie was currently fostering a 14-month infant but had never cared for a newborn.
Even though caring for these two babies would prove to be a challenge, she also didn't have a choice. The child needed help as soon as possible. The child was just four days old and had already gone through so much.
An Instant Connection
After being discovered at the hospital's front door at just four days old, the poor baby needed help, and fast. As if his young age wasn't bad enough, doctors soon discovered that the baby had been exposed to drugs in the womb.
Fortunately, after some tests, it was announced that the drugs would not have long-term effects on the child. But still, the newborn would experience withdrawal symptoms. Katie wasn't prepared for this type of responsibility but knew it was something that she had to do.
Doing What She Could To Help
Even though Katie was already taking care of a 14-month-old, she knew that she would need to give everything she had to care for this new and suffering baby. However, she knew that she needed to call her mother first, to give her some much-needed support.
Katie asked her mother if she could come and stay at her house to take care of the babies. Her mother agreed immediately. Within a day, Katie had moved into her mom's house, something she is eternally grateful for.
Naming Her Son
Considering that the baby had been abandoned at four days old, he didn't have a name, at least not yet. Katie decided to give him her favorite boy's name, 'Grayson' because by God’s grace she now had a son.
Katie had fallen in love with Grayson the second she had laid eyes on him and felt a connection that she couldn't explain. She slowly began to realize that the feeling was true motherhood and she wanted to raise the boy as her own.
The Truth About Grayson's Past
Since Katie had been caring for Grayson since he was just four days old, he had earned a special place in her heart. Katie and her mother looked after Grayson for 11 months while a social worker looked for his biological parents.
However, nothing came up in their search, except his mother's first name and date of birth, which was left on a bracelet on Grayson at the hospital. They were desperately hoping that they would get answers soon.
A Happy Little Boy
Unfortunately, it was clear that they weren't going to find out anything about Grayson's past anytime soon. It broke Katie's heart that nobody wanted to claim such an adorable and bright baby boy. As sad as it was, Katie also saw it as an opportunity.
It meant that it would make adopting Grayson incredibly easy, something she had been considering for some time. Yet, she dreaded the day when she would have to tell him the truth that nobody had claimed him. But she had a connection with him that she couldn't ignore.
Grayson's Adoption Day
It became increasingly clear to Katie that Grayson was destined to be her son. She had acted as his mother since almost his first day alive, so the only thing that would change would be some paperwork.
Katie also didn't feel guilty since they had done everything in their power to find his mother. She made the decision to adopt Grayson, making him the newest addition to the Page family. He had just turned 11 months old and Katie couldn't be more in love.
Finally A Member Of The Family
Although Katie felt like everything was developing so quick, she couldn't be happier. On May 25, 2017, she officially became Grayson's mother! Her dream of adopting the beautiful boy had finally come true and it felt so good to call him Grayson Page.
Even though Katie knew that she eventually wanted to expand her family further, for the time being, she was content with just Grayson. She wanted to give him her undivided attention for a little while.
This Kid Was A Fighter
Unfortunately, Grayson had some issues as a result of his exposure to drugs while inside the womb. What he was experiencing was not uncommon for cases like his, they resulted in developmental and physical problems. One of the reasons Katie didn't adopt Grayson sooner was because she was too focused on getting him the proper care that he needed.
Yet, a couple of weeks after Grayson's adoption was finalized, Katie received a call from the foster agency. They had a baby girl with similar issues to Grayson, and they needed her to take the baby in.
Another Little Baby
After receiving the phone call about the baby girl, Katie knew she needed to help once again, even though she had Grayson to worry about. However, after talking to a social worker, Katie felt like she was having Deja Vu.
The little girl was four days old and had been dropped off in front of the same hospital as Grayson. The child's mother had also been using drugs when she was pregnant. While Katie knew that it was hard work, it seemed like some kind of sign that she would be faced with a similar challenge.
A Strange Coincidence
It wasn't a walk in the park by any means and Katie felt overwhelmed. Yet, the similarities between the newborn girl and Grayson kept her going. She felt like she was meant to care for both of the children at the same time.
After seeing what Grayson had gone through, she knew that she wouldn't be able to live with herself if she hadn't welcomed the little girl into her home. She even somehow saw some of Grayson in the girl, making her feel even more connected to the child.
She Never Looked Back
After the little girl was finally settled in with Katie, she knew that she had made the right decision. She cared for the baby girl much like she had when Grayson first arrived in her home.
While the other baby Katie was fostering eventually found a home, it wasn't long before she had two children under her care once again. She had done it once before, so she knew that she would be able to do it again. It also helped that her mother was still willing to help!
A Tough Life For A Little Girl
When the social worker arrived at Katie's doorstep with the baby, the two had a long discussion about the girl's complicated case. The longer they talked, the more connections Katie made between the little girl and Grayson.
Much like Grayson, the social worker knew little to nothing about the girl's past, and the two babies medical conditions were similar as well. As soon as she took the little girl in her arms, something caught her eye.
Something Interesting Came Up
Now, Katie was officially the mother of Grayson and the foster mom to the little girl. While performing her duties as a single mother, Katie couldn't help but notice unmissable coincidences between the two children both in how they acted and how they looked.
Katie thought she was crazy at first, but it turned out the girl's birth mother had the same first name as Grayson's. So, she decided to dig deeper and went to the hospital to look at Grayson's discharge papers.
Clues That Helped Solve The Mystery
Katie poured over every document that she could get her hands on about each of the children. She wanted concrete evidence before she would claim her suspicions to be true.
While researching, she discovered that the birthday for the girl's biological mother was just one day away from what Grayson's had listed. Could the two babies have the same mother? Katie thought it was too big of a coincidence to be possible, but also something she couldn't ignore.
Digging Deeper Into The Past
Now completely invested in uncovering the truth, Katie really got to work. After months of research and hypothesizing, she finally got in touch with the girl's mom and sat down to talk with her.
During their conversation, the mother admitted that she had indeed given birth to another child, prior to the little girl. She also claimed that she had given up the baby without any records so she couldn't be traced.
Could It Be Random?
After some discussion, Katie convinced the woman to sit down with the children's caseworker to see if they were indeed siblings. Still, Katie couldn't imagine it was possible that she ended up with siblings randomly.
Of course, she also knew that there was too much evidence for her to stop now. Katie commented, "There were features on the babies that were very similar. They both have a chin dimple and the other feature is one that only a mama would see because it's covered by their diaper!"
The Fateful Phone Call
Finally, Katie received a call from the children's caseworker. She had spoken with the suspected more and the caseworker said: "Katie, I think you're right..." The social worker was equally as stunned and was sure to double check all of her evidence.
In the end, everything added up with the social worker saying, "Her story breaks my heart and I can't believe it, but I am 90% sure you’re right and this is a miracle."
Even More Proof
While the social worker claimed to be 90% positive, the next phone call confirmed their suspicions. She discovered that the two children were indeed siblings after she finally found the last name for both of their mothers. Amazingly, it was the same.
Neither Katie or the social worker could believe what they had uncovered. Not only did Grayson have a little sister, but they had both found their way into Katie's care! Katie now knew that everything had led up to this point.
Time To Take A DNA Test
Although Katie and even the social worker were fully convinced that the children were siblings, she wanted scientific proof. So, she took the children in for a DNA test, and the results were exactly what she thought.
The two shared the same genes which made Katie break down in tears of joy. It was obvious what Katie needed to do next and got straight to work on the paperwork needed to adopt the baby girl. There was no way she was going to let the siblings ever be separated again.
Zoe Hannah's Adoption Day
Katie knew there was a reason she was so drawn to the little girl when she first held her. After learning her true identity, she adopted the girl on December 28, 2018. She was now the proud mother of two siblings, and their story is nothing short of a miracle.
She named the girl Zoe Hannah Page and the two children bonded like any other two young siblings. However, they definitely aren't the same person. Grayson is a lot calmer than Hannah who has a lot of energy.
Katie Was The Perfect Foster Parent
Since Katie had first heard about the foster care program, she was drawn to it for a reason she couldn't explain, and now she knows why. After making her discovery, people praised her for solving the mystery about her two children even when social workers were doubtful at first.
She started out with little to no information, but her determination and love for her children proved to be worth it. Now, she has two beautiful children and quite the story to tell about their family!
Taking On More Responsibilities
Katie eventually met her children's biological mother once again, only to discover that she was pregnant once again. To Katie's dismay, she learned that the woman planned to do the same things she had done with her first two children.
Luckily, Katie learned of her plans beforehand and intends to adopt the child immediately after it's born. Although this will add a whole new level of responsibility, she believes that all of the siblings should grow up together. She's now taking the time before the baby's born to prepare.
No Sibling Gets Left Behind
For a time, Katie thought that the children's birth mom was trying to take her children back. However, after seeing everything Katie had done for her children, and the love she has for them, she realized Katie is their true mother.
The siblings' biological mother gave birth to a boy 13 months after Zoe was born and Katie is in the process of trying to adopt the child. Although Katie has not released any information about the newborn, she has every intention of being the mother of all three siblings.
Katie Is One Happy Mom
Katie has had quite the journey since she first decided to move to Colorado Springs, but it all worked out in the long run. Yes, she had her ups and downs at times, but her determination to better her life and the lives of others brought her where she is today.
Now, she's the mother of two beautiful children, and hopefully soon a third! Her story shows how quickly your life can change if you're willing to step out of your comfort zone and open your heart.
