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The Saturday Evening Post

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By Ruth Bonapace
| Saturday Evening Post Magazine Verified
When I take my 69-year-old brother to lunch, I already know what he will order: steak, onion rings, and a large mug of beer. With a shy smile, he shares corny jokes with the waiter and orders a brownie sundae, which he devours with childlike glee. As I watch him relish his favorite meal, which we share about once a month, I am grateful that he is happy and safe. It wasn’t always that way.
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Helping My Brother Build a New Life

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By Ruth Bonapace
| Next Avenue Verified
When I take my 69-year-old brother Ben to lunch I already know what he will order: steak, onion rings and a brownie sundae. With a shy smile, he shares corny jokes with the waiter. As he relishes his favorite meal, I am grateful that he is happy and safe. It wasn't always that way. Ben's birth was a double breech with the umbilical cord wrapped around his neck, depriving him of oxygen. Mom had been heavily sedated, and the doctor chose forceps over a C-section.
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I decided to adopt a baby at 47 when my first 2 kids were headed to college. I was surprised by the way people reacted. Original

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By Rosemary Donahue Verified, Ruth Bonapace, Henry Blodget Verified
| Business Insider Verified
Westend61/Getty Images 2025-04-23T10:07:02Z Facebook Email X LinkedIn Copy link Save Saved Read in app This story is available exclusively to Business Insider subscribers. Become an Insider and start reading now. Have an account? . I had my first two kids when I was married but I always wanted a third child. I decided to adopt when they were headed to college, and I was 47. I was surprised by the way people reacted to my decision.
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