What is your brother’s name?

My brother’s name is Andrew Morgan.

Where is he from?

He’s from Kansas City, Mo.

How old is he right now?

He is nine years old.

How old was he when your family adopted him?

We got him right after he was born, so he came straight to us after his birth. He was just a newborn.

Who all is in your family?

It’s just me, my mom, my dad and my brother.

Why did your family choose to adopt?

When I was little, I had a younger brother who was born with birth defects, and after 12 weeks he passed away, but my parents didn’t want me to be an only child so they thought it would be cool for me to have another sibling.

How did you feel when your parents told you they were going to adopt?

I was pretty excited because I knew I’d have another sibling, someone to hang out with and talk to. I don’t think I was upset about it or anything.

What was it like when your brother first came home?

It was just normal because I was so young that I didn’t really register that he was different. It was like when a normal family brings home a new baby. That’s how it was for me, at least, because I got a new sibling and that was it.

How does him being adopted affect your family?

We function like a normal family. Just because he is a different skin color, doesn’t mean we should function any differently. He’s just another one of the Morgans.

How does your brother feel about being adopted?

I’m not him, so I don’t know for sure, but I think he likes where he is and is happy he’s with us.

What information do you have about his background and biological parents?

We don’t really have any information. All I know is that his mom was young.

How do you think your life would be different if your brother had not been adopted?

I would have just been an only child, so I would probably be lonely. I wouldn’t have anyone to talk to at home or hang out with.

How has having an adopted sibling altered your opinion on adoption?

It would be cool [to adopt]. I would definitely consider it as an option and I think most people should because it’s a good option.

Is there anything else you would like to share?

People with adopted siblings will understand this. You don’t see them as any different until you actually sit back and look. You’re like “Oh, yeah. He’s not my biological brother.” I did that the other day and it was so weird! It’s just that he’s always been my brother and I don’t see him any differently. Once you’ve had an adopted brother for a long time, you get used to it and you think he’s the same as you are.