From Estonia with love
When Philadelphia resident Jackie Borock decided to adopt two children from Estonia, she thought becoming a single mother would be her biggest challenge. Then came cancer.
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Jackie Borock, center, with her husband Todd, and her two children, Carolyn, left, and David. (Courtesy of Jackie Borock)
When Philadelphia resident Jackie Borock decided to adopt two children from Estonia, she thought becoming a single mother would be her biggest challenge. Then, she was diagnosed with cancer. On this Thanksgiving episode of The Why, Jackie shares her story and reflects on what it means to be a family.
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