I'm sitting here at the hosptial waiting for everyone to check us out. It's pretty quiet before the storm awaiting me at the casa. It's been great to be here at the hospital with my fifth baby. Who would have ever thought we'd have 5 kids? I'm grateful for each of them and how they came into the world. I'm grateful for our 4 birthmothers and what they have gone through to get our babies to us and the sacrifice they made to place them in our lives. I think God gave me this pregnancy to better understand them and know even more of their love for their/our children and what it means to want to give your baby every possible option. I think of taking Caroline home and the emptiness each of our birthmothers felt as I took the other kids home and they went home without their baby. I'm sorry for the emptiness and pain they had to experience. Placement day always tears me apart because I am so happy to have a child, but so, so sorrowful for the saddness my joy is bringing our birthmoms. Maybe someday we'll all have to write a book on adoption together and as we write I'll understand more.
Probably much more than most people wanted to know, but it's been a very special experience to adopt and to give birth. Neither is better, both are my experiences and how my amazing children came to be mine--only with Caroline's I didn't gain another woman as a dear friend who entrusted me with her child!
What a great time to sit and reflect on the many blessings that Heavenly Father has given you. I am grateful that you expressed that neither experience was better because they are your experiences and that is how your family came to be. We all have different courses in life and that is how we become who we are. You are a great woman and such an example to me. Thank you for your friendship. I am looking forward to hearing all about the new challenges and joys that come from 5 kids. I still can't believe it...5 kids. Just a little over year ago, you had 2. GULP! Love you tons.
ReplyDeleteI am so grateful for you!! You have been an inspiration to me in so many ways and I love you dearly. Thank you for sharing your thoughts about the other side of adoption that may not even be considered. You should absolutely write a book.
ReplyDeleteYou are an example to many people and I am a better person for having you in my life.
Thank you for being you.
beautiful :)
ReplyDeleteThat was awesome - you made me cry and left me speechless because I don't even know what to say other than that was beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCongrats! Glad this blog let's me catch up with you once in awhile:). Looking forward to pictures. Good luck with the crazy storm you're in now....hope to help sometime.
ReplyDeleteWow, Liisa! This is amazing! I'm so happy for you and for your husband and children. You deserve the tiara this Mother's Day for sure!! Congratulations . . .
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Liisa and Matt!! We are so excited to hear of your newest arrival! It's been a whirlwind of a year for your family! Wow! You have an amazing story that definitely should be told -- very inspiring! I've caught up with you on your blog -- you have a gift for making each of your children feel so loved and special! Take care and try to take it easy for a while -- :)
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