Mother's Day 2012 (OAR #38)

I was going to write a really sappy post about how people can be sad on Mother's Day and how difficult it can be.  Instead I decided to celebrate some amazing mothers out there that have impacted my life in so many ways. I love each of them so much.


First and foremost, my wonderful mother and B's Nana.  Thank you for bringing up three pretty amazing children!  Your patience, kindness, encouragement, love and godliness is an example to all of us.  Thank you for being Nana and Aunt to three amazing little guys (two of them my cousins) that aren't biologically related to you. You have adopted them into your hearts as much as we have adopted them. Oh and thanks for being the staff proofreader of Bumber's Bumblings!

Christmas 2010

My Mother-in-Law and B's Grandma.  Thank you for raising such wonderful man that I am so glad to call my husband.  His character is reflected in your lives.  Thank you for loving B and adopting him into your life as well.  

Mother's Day 2010

Ashley. Well this girl deserves her own post.  She has impacted my life in such a way that it's hard to put it into words.  I love you. I love that we can share this special day together. I know that you didn't do any of this for me and that it was all for B, so I feel silly thanking you for making me a mother.  I owe my motherhood to you.  Thank you (and God) for creating the most beautiful child to ever walk the face of this earth {okay I should have left that out, because we are the only people that can really say that to each other}.  He reflects your strength, your brains, your opinionated mind, your courage, your daring spirit, your beauty from within, your love of whales {okay maybe not}, and hopefully one day will learn to be selfless like you.

Naomi - Ashley's mom and B's Mom-Mom.  You are a wonderful example of a godly mother to me. Thanks for raising three wonderful girls and being an amazing mom-mom to B. Thank you for standing behind your daughter and supporting her in her adoption plan even if it meant saying good-bye to your first grandchild {thankfully you didn't have to do that, but were willing to make that sacrifice}.  We are thrilled that you are in our lives.

Easter 2012

Kay.  I moved to PA as a 21 year old little girl, completely alone. Kay worked across the hall from me and very quickly became my Pennsylvania mother.  Mike and Kay never had biological children, but they have opened their hearts and homes to so many people throughout the years.  I am one of many people that have been blessed by their love, generosity, and mentorship.  They introduced me and Nathan eleven years ago and have continued to be an important part of our lives.  Thank you for "adopting" and loving me as your own.

At Brayden's baby dedication lunch, Sept 2009

Kay and me on my first Mother's Day, 2009

Happy Mother's day to all of you!  

Love,

I'm participating in the Open Adoption Roundtable prompt: Write to someone else in the adoption constellation (someone specific or a general group). What do you want to say to them on Mother’s Day?


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