Saturday, September 13, 2008

Birthmothers and Birthdays


She labored all day eight years ago, so that I could be a mother.
She handed over the very best birthday gift I've ever received, and she didn't even know me.
She gave him life, even when she didn't have to.
She stepped back and let me step in.
She doesn't demand.
She doesn't ask.
She doesn't expect.
She gave.
Willingly.
She is my hero.
And she is heavy on my heart today.
What does she think?
Does she cry?
Does she remember?
Does it sneak up on her?
Does she dread this day for weeks?
Does she wonder?
Does she regret?
Because of her, I have him.
Most days he's just mine.
One of the crowd.
But today he's ours.
She's peaking over my shoulder.
Reminding me of the blessing I have.
The blessing she delivered to me.

2 comments:

mommy4life said...

This is beautiful and it made me cry (and I don't think it's hormones)!

Mr. and Mrs. Nurse Boy said...

Beautiful!!!! :0)

Mrs. Nurse Boy