My sister told a coworker of hers today about my adoption process. Of course, the age-old "how much does it cost" question came up. (That always surprises me. I would never think to ask someone what the medical bills for their pregnancy came to. ) My sister gave her friend a ballpark figure and told her that the whole process has been emotionally and financially draining for me.

The next thing my sister knew, her friend was pulling out her checkbook and wrote me a check for $100. Can you believe it? I don't even know this woman. I'm just blown away by her kindness.