There were definitely moments where I thought about Lucy leaving China, that we are taking her away from her homeland to start her life in her new country.
We are grateful for Lucy and that our wait for her was absolutely worth it. There are no regrets. I however think about her birth mum and know that it was a tough decision for her to leave Lucy almost 2 years ago. I am grateful for this precious gift, but in the same breath sad for her loss. I read a book last November that has helped me better understand what some mothers from China have gone through in making these decisions. "Message from an Unknown Chinese Mother: Stories of Loss and Love", by Xinran. One quote that stands out, The mother’s of girls are all heartsick....Yes I was in tears to learn the stories of what these women have had to endure.
I want to somehow send Lucy's birth mum a message through an angel to let her know......that her baby will be safe and loved.
Thanks China for a great trip. We will be back.
We are grateful for Lucy and that our wait for her was absolutely worth it. There are no regrets. I however think about her birth mum and know that it was a tough decision for her to leave Lucy almost 2 years ago. I am grateful for this precious gift, but in the same breath sad for her loss. I read a book last November that has helped me better understand what some mothers from China have gone through in making these decisions. "Message from an Unknown Chinese Mother: Stories of Loss and Love", by Xinran. One quote that stands out, The mother’s of girls are all heartsick....Yes I was in tears to learn the stories of what these women have had to endure.
I want to somehow send Lucy's birth mum a message through an angel to let her know......that her baby will be safe and loved.
Thanks China for a great trip. We will be back.
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