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'Gotcha Day' celebrates adoption

quot;Gotcha Dayquot; is a common celebration among adoptive

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Every Dec. 8th, my 10-year-old son and I share a special moment unique to adoptive families.

“Gotcha Day” is a term used in adoption circles to celebrate the anniversary of when child and family were united as a forever family.

As a regular on a Yahoo group for adoption of Russian children, I noticed that parents celebrate in all sorts of ways. Some families have a full-blown party,...

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