not sure who to give credit for this.... I found it online and really like it! I know some do not like the term birthmom, I just left it that way - I think it is more of a known term.
An Openly Adopted Child's Legacy
Once there were two expectant mothers.
One carried and cared for you beneath her beating heart
She became your Birthmother.
The other carried the hope of you within her.
She became your Mom.
As the days passed, and you grew bigger and stronger,
Your Birthmother knew that she could not give you all you needed after your birth.
Meanwhile, your Mom was ready and waiting for you.
One day your Birthmom and your Mom found each other.
They looked into each other’s eyes and saw a friend.
Your Birthmom saw the life your Mom could give you.
Your Mom saw how much your Birthmom loved and cared for you.
They decided that what you needed was both kinds of love in your life.
So now you have two families,
One by birth, the other by adoption.
And you have a home where you can get:
your questions answered,
your boo boos bandaged,
your heartaches soothed,
And much needed hugs.
And a place where you can find:
answers to your questions,
your image in the mirror,
a part of yourself,
And much needed hugs.
Two different kinds of families
Two different kinds of love
Both a part of you.
7 comments:
Yeah, that's well stated. I think I've read that somewhere before. That's a really cute poem..
Good stuff!!
Where in MS do you live? My husband and I are thinking about adopting transracially. We live in Columbus.
Hey Renee!!!! WE are in the Hattiesburg area, we actually adopted through the Columbus office, that is the office where we first got to meet Goldilocks!!! We were actually on the transracial route through Bethany! If you want any info or have any questions just e-mail me --chrissyfagan@yahoo.com, nice to meet you! I want to check out your site some more, we actually need a good photographer in your area!
Renee -- OH MY!!! your work is awesome!!!!! I sent you an e-mail from the addy on your website!
I love this poem as well. It describes some of the emotions of open adoption and helps "outsiders" to see it a bit differently.
I loved this! I'm going to share it with Crettie...
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