I love this time of year for so many reasons-- the colors, the smells and sounds, the weather, and for all that it represents and brings out in me. This time of year always makes each of us a little more grateful. I have been thinking about this post for a few days now, trying to decide exactly what I want to say. Thanksgiving is a time to count our blessings, recognizing how blessed we are, even down to the smallest thing. This month also is National Adoption Month. I find it very fitting that these two are in the same month. So, for just a small moment, I will try and find the words through my tears of how grateful I am for one amazing woman. I never knew her before May 16, 2007. But ever since that day, my life has been FOREVER and EVER changed. Not a day goes by that I look into the sweet face of my boy and realize the hand of God in my life and hers. And for that, I am so thankful. I am grateful that she had the courage, strength and hope that placing this little boy with us was what was best for HIM, though most difficult for her. I am thankful that we have been able to become close friends, well closer than that at times, through an open adoption. We are so blessed to be a part of her family, and feel of their love for us and especially for our son.
There was a time in my life where I felt that my prayers weren't being heard, and that I was very, very alone-that was an extremely difficult time in my life. But as we passed through the storm I am so thankful to look back and know beyond anything that they were heard. That there was another daughter of God needing help, wondering what she was going to do and how she was going to do it. And the MIRACLE of adoption is what answered each of our prayers. We are so blessed that we have a Heavenly Father that knows us and knew what we all needed. So, for Heidi. We love you. We are eternally grateful that you searched for answers and found us. You are AMAZING. It is at this time of Thanksgiving that I think of you most. Because of you I have my greatest blessing in life. This funny,
adorable,
wonderful,
devilishly handsome,
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dream come true.
wonderful,
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8 comments:
That was beautifully said....
Thank-you. that was a great start to my Sunday morning.
Now I am crying also. That was perfect! What a great time to reflect on everything, especially that handsome little guy!
We Love You guys!!
I couldn't agree with you more! So many people want little babies to love. Girls that give there babies up for adoption are the most selfless people I know. It would take so much love to give your baby a better life. I have never been so happy for someone as the day I heard you were getting Zachary! I cried my head off!!! What a cute guy you have. I am so happy you have had the opportunity to be a mom!!!
You brought tears to my eyes. I feel so much the same for our birth mother and know exactly what you mean! Thank God there are women out there who know their own limits and are willing to bless us with a family!
I am so glad that you shared this. I feel the same way as you do. What a great time to reflect back on all the things to be thankful for especially that special little Zach. And GOD really does ANSWER OUR PRAYERS as we have seen it in our own life. LOVE YOU GUYS!
Kristen, That was a very special post. And, how greatful we are also for the gift of adoption. We love little Lizzie so much and are so grateful to have her in our family. She was definately an answer to a lot of prayers.
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