Over the weekend my hubby and I were able to meet the birth parents (or expectant parents) who have chosen our profile and are placing their baby with us for adoption.
Our meeting with them went well. They are really nice and good people. They are also very sincere and I could tell how much they love their child. We conveyed to them our respect and admiration for them in making this difficult decision. And we also expressed the love and gratitude we have for them in choosing us to be their child's adoptive parents. It is humbling to have been chosen by them. As I read over and continue to stumble over my words as I type, I realize I can't seem to adequately describe my feelings for them.
In essence, they are doing something for us that we cannot do for ourselves. They will be placing a beautiful child in our arms to care for and to be a part of our family, and I will be forever grateful to them for this.
I'm glad you got to meet the birth parents. I don't know when that time will be for us as we haven't even matched yet, but I can imagine I will be nervous. Were you nervous?
ReplyDeleteThat sounds like such a meaningful encounter you had with the expectant parents. What courage on both their part and your part. I am amazed that the human heart is resilient enough on one hand to live through infertility and on the other, to be able to relinquish a child for adoption. Out of these two difficult situations will come this most amazing life placed into your loving arms. That is truly wonderful. I can't say it enough: I am so, so happy for you.
ReplyDeleteSo glad to hear things went well, what an amazing experience! I'm so excited for you guys and the incredible journey you're about to embark on. Sending lots of love & prayers:)
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you met up with them!! I can imagine all the love you hold for these birth parents. I'm so overjoyed to see this and am hoping for great news and updates in the future! How far along are they?
ReplyDeleteSo glad the meeting went well. I hope it all continues to go smoothly.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad the meeting went well!! I can imagine that it would be a very exciting yet stressful time. I'll be praying the the experience continues to coast on uneventfully :)
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy it went so well! I'm thrilled for you and I have great admiration for the birth parents...it can never be an easy decision. Much love, Fran
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this sweet meeting with us. I can only imagine how nervous you must have been going into it. At least, I know I would have nerves.
ReplyDeleteFor them to decide to go through with giving birth and allowing for a couple who cannot conceive to have their baby is amazing and so selfless. What a blessing on both ends.