Mother's Day brings a myriad of emotions for women.
I know of a woman who, tonight, is heart-broken over poor choices made by her daughter.
Another's arms ache for a baby to love and care for.
Still another lives with the memory of a child that was once nurtured within her womb and now calls someone else Mommy.
All of these women deserve to be honored for who they are and the heart they possess.
Obviously, because this is a blog about adoption, I am asking you to remember the women who made a selfless plan and placed their babies for adoption. Every year the day before Mother's Day is Birthmother's Day. Take a moment to pray for birthmothers - those who have already placed a child for adoption and those who are nearing the day of placement.
A dear, sweet friend has written this blog from a birthmother's perspective that better reveals the heart of a woman we call "birthmother".
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Thanks for your post today, Cindy. I know that my post does not adequately describe all of the emotions of the weekend, but I hope that it does give someone a peak inside the heart of a birthmom. This weekend is so hard for so many women, all for different reasons. I don't think that I did a good job of acknowledging that. There are women struggling with abortion decisions and with infertility. I want people to know how hard this day is for them as well. That, if they know someone that carries that burden, to remember them this weekend as well.
But, I hope the post helps even one person understand that birthmoms are mothers too. That we didn't "give our baby up" but made the most loving, sacrificial, selfless decision that a woman could ever make. And that we carry that with us every minute of every day.
I love you and would not be who I am today, without your support. I can only verbalize my emotions because you have spent so many hours helping me process them! Thank you for all that you do for me and for birthmoms everywhere!
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