A Bigger and Richer Family

“The time when we first met Felice, we fell in love” says Mrs. Nenita Santos, an adoptive mother. Mrs. Nenita shared their journey on adopting Felice, their adoptive daughter, last January 12, 2013 in an interview we held at their lovely home in Makati.

            We asked them how they met Felice and if there was this certain spark right at that very moment they’ve been with her. Ironically, according to Mr. Bobby Santos there was no spark at all. The connection between him and Felice just grew stronger eventually. Mr. Santos’ was actually a bit hesitant at the beginning because they didn’t know how demanding and time-consuming the legal adoption process was. He was also very open in admitting he wasn’t 100% sure he’s on board with the whole adoption idea. However, with the helpful encouragement of their social worker and the grace of the Lord, he says that he was really enlightened that he put all hesitations behind out of love because he realized he really wanted to push through with the process. He really wanted to give it a chance. He knew that he and his wife wanted to give their overflowing love to a child who deserves it. Because in fact, there are a lot of children who are still living in foster homes and feels neglected for not having a family who wants to adopt them.

            True enough, Felice had been a blessing to them and vice versa. Before Felice, they shared how they were in fact a happy couple. But things changed now that Felice had come into their lives. They seem to be even more excited because of the good and bad things that continue to surprise them along the way. There are three of them now - three different people with three different moods, attitudes, needs and wants. But the love was there. There was an abundance of love. That was enough for them to go through any challenges they may encounter as family. And if not for Felice, they wouldn’t be here to tell their story. 

Mr. and Mrs. Sonny Santos

By Erica Doria