New Life: new joy

My daughter and son-in-law adopted a newborn baby girl this week. I am happy and thankful for this since they could not have children of their own. They will be terrific parents.

My feelings for the birthmother are more complex. I see the mom, after enduring hours and hours of labor, holding her daughter in her arms knowing that she cannot give her the upbringing she deserves. She will soon say goodbye to her daughter and hope that she will receive the love and nurturing from the adoptive couple she has chosen. How heartbreaking for her! Yet I love her for giving my daughter the chance to be a mother and guide this tiny person through life. May your coming days be filled with happiness and may you become a loving parent when you are ready and able to do so.

 

I'm Back - Just like Berkeley Breathed!

Going through the bookmarks and found this old boy. Waiting for grandson to be born. Mommy to the doc tomorrow. Will she need to be induced? What will be his name? Will he have hair? Will he look like his big sister?

Mama Mourning Dove returned to her new box nest in the Leyland Cyprus today. Felt very bad for her two little fledglings on the ground. Gave them the new shoebox home lined with tissues and gingerly placed them back in the tree. Prayed to St. Francis, the buddhas, and bodhisattvas that Mama would return to care for them. They made it through the night and today I saw Mama's head protruding from her new nest. Yes! Thank you, kind and compassionate spirits! Please see them safely through the days ahead and let them live long, happy lives.