Birth Mom

While my sister, Jerilie, stayed with us last week I was privileged to host a lunch with the birth mom and grandmother of her beautiful daughter, Ashley.  Ashley has an open adoption, which means my sister is still in contact with Ashley's birth mom.  She sends letters and pictures monthly and gets together with the mother as often as she chooses.  The frequency of contact will decrease over time as she sees fit, with her daughter's best interest in mind.

I was thrilled to be part of such a meeting.  I didn't know what to expect and was touched by the interactions I witnessed.  The birth mother beamed as she beheld Ashley, with a sparkle in her eye and a smile that never ceased as she ogled over every action and cute story.  As I looked around the room it struck me what a sacred experience it was.  Two women shared a bond that not many will ever understand - both love Ashley beyond words and both want the very best for her.  That's why her birth mother went through with an adoption that was no doubt painful, and it is what my sister works for everyday.  The happiness and well-being of this beautiful little girl is what all of us want.  I am grateful for adoption and what it gives to children and women who yearn to be mothers.  It heals hearts, blesses lives and makes the world a better place.