This past summer, my mom passed along this poem to me. It's from a "Dear Abby"... and basically is a poem that is treasured by adopted children... it was too sweet, to not share on this day:
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.
- Author Unknown
So sweet. I can't stop crying~ happy day little one~
ReplyDeleteSo precious! I'm so happy you get to be the second type of love! ;) Happy day! Matt good continually bless your family! ♥
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Deletethanks Kylee! I wouldn't have it any other way!
DeleteAwww... thanks for sharing. She is beautiful and definitely meant for you and Jason... so blessed to be able to follow her/your journey.
ReplyDeleteJudah's birth grandma shared that poem with us. So grateful for the way God has blessed and built our families through adoption.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful poem! Thank you for sharing your story with her.
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