Heather in Neverland Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Five years ago I posted this for my son's 5th birthday. Today he turns 10 years old. I can't believe it. Adoption has been such a gift in my life and I am re-posting this because I always want to remember the sacrifice of his birth-mother.... Thank you for indulging me. "Five years ago today a young woman on the other side of the world....poor, single, scared...give birth to a beautiful baby boy.Thousands of miles away another mom waited...and checked the mailbox...and waited...and checked her messages...and waited...and prayed for God to answer her prayer for a child.And He did. Five years ago today my abba father heard my cry and granted my heart's desire and two women's lives were forever changed.I sometimes wonder if she got to hold him. Did she cry? Does she still? Is she celebrating his birthday today too... if only in her heart?What an amazing selfless thing to do...to give your child to someone else because you could not care for him. What an amazing gift I have received. My little Korean bundle of joy turns five today. Our Father DOES answer prayer. Once there were two women who never knew each other.One you do not remember, the other you call Mother. Two different lives shaped to make you one.One became your guiding star, the other became your sun.The first one gave you life, and the second taught you to live it.The first gave you a need for love. The second was there to give it. One gave you a nationality. The other gave you a name.One gave you a talent. The other gave you aim. One gave you emotions. The other calmed your fears.One saw your first sweet smile. The other dried your tears. One sought for you a home that she could not provide.The other prayed for a child and her hope was not denied. And now you ask me, through your tears,the age-old question unanswered through the years.Heredity or environment, which are you a product of?Neither, my darling. Neither. Just two different kinds of Love. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alessandra Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 That is so lovely. Many happy returns to your son and best wishes to your whole family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mabeline Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Beautiful. Happy birthday to your son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim in Appalachia Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Happy Birthday to your son. That was beautifully written. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeneralMom Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Happy birthday to your son. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alef Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 That is beautiful, thank you for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Elf Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 That's a very moving poem. Thanks for sharing it, and Happy Birthday to your son! I remember when I turned 10. I was so excited to be in the double digits. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikin' Mama Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Love this! Thanks for sharing with us! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilaclady Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 That is so precious. Happy birthday to your son, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gaillardia Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Happy Birthday to your son! You seem like such an awesome woman and mother. I'm glad you have your heart's desire! :grouphug: I hope you framed that or put it in his memories book. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 That's beautiful, Heather. Do you mind if I share that with my brother's birth mother? She is a part of our lives, and she is a dear. For many years my brother's bio-mom's daughter (by a later marriage) could not understand why her mom was unmoveable on the idea that abortion could be excused in cases of rape or other travesties. Then my brother came back into his bio-mom's life at the encouragement of our mom. :-) Now the daughter understands: sometimes horror can be redeemed through God's grace, to the immeasureable blessing of all involved. My brother is a blessing to her family, the way she was to ours 40+ years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddcrook Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I'm wiping away the tears here. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Absolutely lovely. Think you for sharing your joy. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Beautiful. Happy birthday to your son! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather in Neverland Posted February 27, 2014 Author Share Posted February 27, 2014 That's beautiful, Heather. Do you mind if I share that with my brother's birth mother? She is a part of our lives, and she is a dear. For many years my brother's bio-mom's daughter (by a later marriage) could not understand why her mom was unmoveable on the idea that abortion could be excused in cases of rape or other travesties. Then my brother came back into his bio-mom's life at the encouragement of our mom. :-) Now the daughter understands: sometimes horror can be redeemed through God's grace, to the unmeasureable blessing of all involved. My brother is a blessing to her family, the way she was to ours 40+ years ago. Yes, please share it. I didn't write it. It said "anonymous" for the author when it was shared with me and I out it in my son's adoption scrapbook. Your brother has a wonderful story of God's love and grace! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lara in Colo Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 I gave that poem to friend about a year ago-- She had spent three very long years trying to adopt her foster child. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 That is really lovely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted February 28, 2014 Share Posted February 28, 2014 Happy birthday!!!!!!! He is wonderful.......my kids adore all of you as do Mariano and I! Hope it is a great celebration! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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