That is the line that has been running through my head these last few weeks. This baby has brought so much love into our home and so many people have so much love for him.
When I think about his birthparents and how they love him and are concerned about how he is doing; or when I put our little guy down on the blanket his birthfather's mom and sister made for him, I am humbled by the amount of love they have for our baby.
All of our friends at work, in the neighborhood, and church have so much love for him. I will always remember when we took our kid to church and shocked everyone with his arrival. People were crying and smiling all at the same time. I will always remember how "L", after hearing the news and seeing our baby said, "this is the happiest day of my life".
His uncle came to visit and decorated his room. It looks so awesome. After coming home from dropping my brother off at the airport I walked back into our little guy's room. As I quietly admired his room, I felt so much love and happiness emanating from that room. It is unbelievable how many people love our little guy.
There are many more people and experiences I could recount.
His grandma texting us saying, "I can't wait to get a hold of this little guy"
My neighbor thanking me for calling her to see if she could watch him. And then seeing how she was willing to change her whole schedule so she could do it.
Another brother of mine leaving a message to have me call him when our baby woke up so he could talk to him.
Watching his daddy hold him and give him fatherly advice.
I feel so much love for my son when I see his bright eyes looking at me. I feel love for him when I watch him sleep or when I respond to his cries to be held, changed, or fed. I love talking to him, holding him, and being his mom.
When I think of the love this little guy has brought into my life, I am just in awe, and all I can say is, "Wow". And I can't help but repeat this same phrase in my head, "so much love".
I hope our little guy will always know and feel of the love that I and countless others have for him.
He is a special little guy, that's for sure.
Thank you for sharing this. As someone who is just starting down the adoption path, your post really touched my heart. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteICLW
Beautiful, beautiful post.
ReplyDeleteSo much love he brought, and so much love you already had in your heart. Now it just flows freely. :)
What a touching and beautiful post.
ReplyDeleteICLW
Oh this is just a beautiful post. Babies are meant to be loved...the more love the better.
ReplyDeleteawww, this is so sweet :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post! I do not have many adoption success stories and I would love to share yours on my blog!! Go to my most recent post for the details on how you can inspire so many!! Happy ICLW! (#72 & 106)
ReplyDeleteI LOVE all this love! You are proving my belief that when you extend genuine, selfless love, it comes back into your life in spades. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteHappy ICLW (#15)
Thank you for sharing this post. It is absolutely precious!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your baby boy! He is beautiful, and you are absolutely glowing Mama.
ReplyDeleteVisiting from ICLW, and I read back a few posts and you had me in tears. Best of luck with your new addition!
So wonderful. I remember feeling that overwhelming outpouring of love when our son came home too--and the amazing thing is, the love just gets stronger and stronger every day! So happy for you!
ReplyDeleteThis is so great. What a nice feeling to be surrounded by all that love!
ReplyDeleteThis post makes me smileeeee...:-D
ReplyDeleteThis post brought tears to my eyes. It is truly amazing how one little life can fill so many hearts with joy and love.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to you!