I didn't know this before today, but the Saturday before Mother's Day is recognized as Birthmother's Day. A day to remember and give thanks to the women around the world who so unselfishly give their children the most wonderful gift of all...a family that can care for them. It originated in 1990 by a group of birthmothers in Seattle, Washington. Most birthmothers will agree that Mother's Day is a very painful holiday and these women wanted to create something that would honor their birthmotherhood.
I often think about Miah's birthmother. Part of me would love to know her, to meet her face to face, to thank her and acknowledge the great sacrifice she made.
I can speculate on the events surrounding Miah's birth and abandonment, but the truth is,I will never know anything for sure. What I do know, is that I'm am so thankful she decided to carry her baby to term, give birth, and abandon her in a safe place where she was found quickly. The idea of a mother being forced to make that choice is still too much for my human mind to comprehend, and my heart still aches for her.
She has blessed me with a wonderful gift. But for us to have received this gift, meant heartbreak on her part, that I am certain. I wish I could thank her for the sacrifice she has made. Because of this unselfish act, her baby now has such a bright future. Miah has a family who adores her and loves her 'to the moon and back', she has access to the kind of medical care she needs, more toys and clothes than one girl really needs, is learning about and experiencing the love of Jesus, and her future holds many opportunities.
So today, I stop to remember this woman and I pray that she feels a sense of peace somehow in knowing that her baby is well loved and cared for.
Beautiful Kim.
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