[GailHB]

any mention of my husband's military service? In light of current world events, I'm wondering if we should change a part of our DBML. We wrote it last July and in the section that describes my husband I said, "He has also taught me about patriotism and was called upon by the U.S. Navy after the 9-11 attacks. " Could that lead a birthmother to think we're pro-war? I'd hate for a potential match to be lost because someone passes us over, because of the anti-war sentiments that are prevalent (and understandable) nowadays.

My husband has been in the US Navy Reserves for 19 years. Three weeks after 9-11 he was recalled to provide security on a Naval Base in California. He is in no danger of ever being called up again and will be retiring this summer. Protecting and serving our country and the citizens who call it home is really important to him, and obviously 20 years with the Navy is a big part of who he is. I don't want to change that part of our letter unless leaving that sentence in would reduce our chances of being matched.

What do you think?

GailHB
Waiting for domestic adoption match, 7.5 months