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.