March 06, 2012

ADOPTION INSPIRATION WEEK

The best words of encouragement come from those who’ve been in your situation, and who have the benefit of hindsight (always 20/20) when sharing advice and support.

This week, we’re declaring our own “Adoption Inspiration Week,” during which we’ll share a new poem, video, image or story to provide you with a little inspiration for when times or tough, or just to remind of how lucky you are to be a part of the adoption work.

We’re going to start the week with a poem entitled, “Legacy of an Adopted Child” from Karen’s Adoption Links. It’s one we hope you’ll share with both your friends and family, and with your children!

LEGACY OF AN ADOPTED CHILD

Once there were two women who never knew each other
One you do not remember, the other you call Mother

Two different lives shaped to make you one
One became your guiding star, the other became your sun

The first one gave you life, and the second taught you to live it
The first gave you a need for love, the second was there to give it

One gave you a nationality, the other gave you a name
One gave you a talent, the other gave you aim

One gave you emotions, the other calmed your fears
One saw your first sweet smile, the other dried you tears

One made an adoption plan, that was all that she could do
The other prayed for a child, and God led her straight to you.

Now, which of these two women, Are you the product of?
Both, my darling, Both, Just two different types of love.
— Unknown