Your Extraordinary Family Stories

The Brian Lehrer Show | Apr 8, 2010

You may have read this amazing story in the New York Times about Peter Mercurio and Daniel Stewart, who find a baby boy in the subway and end up adopting him. They tell their story.

We want to know: Do you have an extraordinary story about becoming a family? Tell us your story. Call in at 212-433-9692 or leave a comment below.

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