A note from the author: This book was inspired by a conversation I had with my son, Elijah. Conversations about adoption, race, gender, privilege, and faith have been a part of our family since our children were infants. One afternoon, Elijah initiated a conversation about these things. He was two years old at the time. That conversation became this book. Though I penned it, this is Elijah's story. One I am honored to help him tell. These are his thoughts. These are his emotions. This is his life. However you find your way to this book, may you be blessed by it.