Jay opened gifts one by one while seated with his family and friends in accordance with holiday tradition.
He picked up a white rectangular box and peered inside to see what was inside.
After reading the message of congratulations, Jay opened the package and discovered a sealed letter within.
Jay started crying as soon as he grabbed a piece of paper out of the package. This brutal adult man was unable to control his tears.
Jay was given completely finished adoption paperwork that only needed his signature as a birthday gift.
It meant the world to Jay that he and his wife were prepared to submit them on Monday along with the signature.
When both Jay and Lisa were just 21 years old, they first met. Jay was first “very intimidated,” according to Lisa, by the idea of being the father of two-year-old Celissa.
But as time went on, it became clear that Jay and Selissa are unique.
The couple learned that Jay couldn’t have children of his own a few years ago. As a result, their friendship with Jay and Celissa was “a huge blessing,” as Lisa puts it.
Jay raised her as if she were his own daughter.
Jay has frequently discussed adopting her over the past five years and has always wanted to do it. But he’s never had the money or the opportunities.
Celissa became 18, and he gave up on her.
The adoption procedure is typically time-consuming and expensive, and prospective parents must be steadfast and persistent throughout. However, the work was ultimately worthwhile.
Jay was so shocked that he simply couldn’t stop giving his daughter hugs.
