1/1/11 at 1pm

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 you tears One made an adoption plan, that was all that she could do The other prayed for a child, and God led her straight to you. Now, which of these two women, Are you the product of? Both, my darling, Both, Just two different types of love. ---- Unknown

Today we had lunch with little man's birthmom.  Of course we were nervous.  We didn't know what we would say or what to talk with her about.  I mean how do you thank someone for the beautiful child they chose to hand over to you?  How do you express how much you admire a 13 year old for keeping her baby, making a wise decision to give her baby a home with two parents and then to come meet you and spend time with you.  We met for lunch and when we walked in the door there was an instant sense of peace.  You could just tell God was in the room throughout the whole afternoon.  Their was so much thankfulness and gratitude both ways.  For us, it was what I said earlier and for them it was a sense of hope that this child would be cared for and that they could continue to focus towards goals any 13 year old should have.   His birthmom is so sweet and gorgeous.   He looks so much like her, especially when he gets a sweet smile on his face.   I'm so thankful I will be able to tell our son about the special girl who gave him life.