Mothers Day

Today is a day that is not much different than any other day. I still had to do my motherly duties today. I did get cards and little homemade gifts from the kids which I love. Blanca wrote me a cute little poem. We went to church then my mom and Rick's mom came over for lunch. With the help of a little pre made food from the store I cooked! It was nice. Then, the best part, I took and 2 1/2 hour nap!!!!! It was heavenly. What really is important to me today to acknowledge is the birth moms of my 3 amazing girls. Blanca's mom died when she was 4. Today we went to the cemetery and took flowers. Blanca and I sat there and I had my arms around her as she cried. That is such a powerful thing. I am her mom, Mayra is her mom. One of us is here and one is in Heaven. Sometimes I wonder what it is about me that God saw to want me to raise another's child. It is a huge responsibility and I am humbled that He chose us for these girls. Imani's mom is unknown to us. Imani was abandoned. That seems like a negative word. It was not a negative act. It was unselfish, desperate, loving, and horribly sad. I wish no mom ever had to leave her child in hopes of them finding a "better" life. Wouldn't it be nice if all moms were able to keep and raise their children? It doesn't seem fair that some people can't. Why am I any better than she is? Eden's birth mom is still living in Ethiopia and I had the privilege to meet her twice. She is beautiful and strong. She made this huge sacrifice for her daughter. What stronger love can there be? I just want to say thank you to these special women. My life is so full of love because of them. I will continue to honor these women by always remembering where my girls came from and asking God to give me the strength to be the best mom I can. Please pray for these women and the women all over the world who are struggling with poverty, disease, abuse, and desperation.
Thank you Mayra, Bizhayu, and the woman who gave birth to Imani.
We love you!!

Eden's mom