Wednesday, June 25, 2008

A Real Birthmother


Today I met with a birthmother. She was sweet, vulnerable, respectful and truly concerned about her baby and the plan she was making.
There was nothing about her that was selfish.
There was nothing about her that was threatening.
She cried when I told her that the adoptive family would keep one of the names she had chosen to be used as a part of the child's name - a gift from her that could never be taken away.
She cried when I told her that I would hope that she would have a strong connection with her child and the adoptive family through the years.
She cried for the pain that her mother was experiencing.
She was concerned for her little brother and how her plan would affect him.
She is only 18 but seems to have the wisdom of a much older woman.
Pray for her!

2 comments:

Rusty and Jennifer said...

I am praying for her today and for the family that will be blessed by her love. I pray that they see her heart and always honor her for the choice that she is making.

Feldman Family said...

i am praying with you for this precious girl! i pray that this family can love her, as they love her baby. i pray that they understand the magnitude of this mother's love.