It was then she shared that she had placed her son for adoption in 1999.
She went on to tell us how much she really loved the adoptive parents she had placed her son with and they had kept in touch in the beginning but had not been in touch for many years now. She explained how she really struggled with the decision of adoption even though she knew it was the best thing for her son. Some people told her she took the easy way out, but she felt making the decision to place him was much harder than if she would have just raised him herself.
Her eyes were filling with tears, but she assured us they were tears of joy.
It was obvious, that even after 13 years there were still very strong feelings associated with the adoption. It was then I realized how strong and selfless birth moms really are. I had already read it and heard people say it, but I never really understood it until I spoke with this birth mom. I think it was an encounter meant to be.
After we talked she wished me happy mother’s day, that was really sweet.
Wow, what a story. I got chills reading this. I'm so glad that you met this woman and she shared her story with you. I think it was fate. :)
ReplyDeleteIt hit me at some point, the sacrafice that birth moms make... I am glad you had this encounter! And how exciting to be thinking about a shower space!
ReplyDeletethat is such a cool story! praying for you as you wait for your little one!
ReplyDeletewow, what an amazing encounter! Things like that just don't happen every day.
ReplyDeleteOh wow, what a great story!
ReplyDeletechills, I felt a similar sense of 'understanding' the perspective of birth parents watching caitlyn and tyler on 16 and pregnant. I guess I'd never really thought about it before then. It is pretty incredible that she shared her story with you. and I can only imagine that you had an impact on her as well. wow.
ReplyDeletebtw - thank you SO much for the card. I've been carrying it around in my purse. If it weren't for the reaction of everyone around me, Im not sure that I would believe that this is actually for real. It meant so much more than I can say. thank you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful story...it was a chance encounter that was meant to be. So excited for the journey you are on. I know you will hold your child soon!
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