I'm feeling so blessed to celebrate this Mother's Day! This is my first time celebrating as a mother to 3 children! I've been feeling a little heavy hearted as this day is quickly approaching. My heart is a little broken for Sam and his birthmother. My desire is to honor Sam's birthmother in China as well as his nanny that cared for him in the orphanage for 2 1/2 years. How do you do that??? I've asked other BTDT adoptive mom's what they do and they have great ideas. Some suggestions were to plant trees/flowers, light a candle, read a specific book... I'm feeling the pressure to start a tradition that will honor these women, but I keep thinking that Sam will not understand the significance...for now. So, we will honor these women and pray that as Sam grows that God will help him develop an understanding and love for these women. I realize that these women are highly unlikely to ever read this, but I still want to offer my gratitude to them both.
To Sam's birthmother...thank you for choosing life for Sam. I can't imagine how difficult of a choice you made to give him a better life than you thought you could provide. Thank you for the greatest gift our family has ever received. You will never know the impact that your choice has made on us. I pray that God will fill you with His peace and a knowledge that Sam is greatly loved. Above that, I pray that you know the Father's love for you!
To Sam's nanny...thank you for standing in the gap and loving Sam until we could get him. It is obvious that you loved him and took great pride in caring for him. Thank you for caring for him after his surgery and for the affection you showed him. Thank you for loving the children that came before him, the children that come after him, and most importantly...the children that will remain in the orphanage. I pray that God will sustain you as you grow attached to countless children, only to see them leave. I pray that you will love these children as God loves them. May God reveal His great love for you!
Happy Mother's Day!!!
