There is no other miracle in the world like the birth of a baby. I have always loved watching “a baby story” even though I get queasy when the baby is born and have to cover my eyes for a bit I still watch because it is so amazing to see that little human being handed to their mother for the first time. There is something so magical about it. I was watching one today and the dad had passed away during the mother’s pregnancy. I started watching half way through so I don’t know how he died but he was in the military. It was such a beautiful thing to experience. Even though the mother was full of pain and grief, that baby brought her so much joy and love. When he was born she kept saying “I want to see him, I want to see him.” She said he looked just like his dad.
Of course I cry every time I witness the birth of a child. Who doesn’t? I wish I could have been there the day my daughter was born. I wonder…what were her first moments in this world like? Did her birth mother hold her? Was she alone or did she have family to be there? There is no way of knowing and that breaks my heart. Hopefully one day we will meet and I will get to ask all my questions. There are so many.
Mary-LUE says...
I love baby stories, too. When I was pregnant with my second, I would watch that Baby Story show and just weep when the babies were born. I was all hormones gone a muck. (amuck?)
Now I’ve watched a few episodes of The Locater and watched this guy who reunites lost family members, sometimes adopted children and their birth parents. It is so emotional!
Have you shared much about your adoption story here? I would love to read any posts you might have written about it.
October 28th, 2008 at 5:42 pm
Vanessa says...
I too LOVE watching stories of birth as well as the adoption stories!! Each child born into the world is special to someone in ther own way! It’s amazing to see God’s work. One of his tinest miracles can use your prayers today. Please stop by hopeforlydia.blogspot.com and see these Tiny miracle yourself! She’s weighin in at 1lb. 3.6 ounces as of today and is doing great! God is so good!!
October 28th, 2008 at 8:28 pm
Felicia says...
What a sweet, sweet post! Every birth truly is a miracle!
Go Graham Go!
October 28th, 2008 at 8:34 pm
Jill says...
Vanessa
-I will say a prayer for Lydia.
Mary-Lue
-I have not shared my daughters adoption story here. Maybe one day…
October 28th, 2008 at 9:00 pm
carole@hippostoes says...
I agree with you. There is something miraculous about watching the birth of a baby. I also cry everytime I catch one of those baby stories. I hate to hear you torment yourself about your daughter’s birth. I certainly have not been in your shoes but the important thing is she is with you now and I’m sure she knows how loved and blessed she is!
October 28th, 2008 at 10:35 pm
Yeung says...
Baby is a gift from heaven.. what a great post you did my dear.. Keep it up. Take care
October 29th, 2008 at 3:58 am
ruthi says...
I agree, life is a miracle. I lost my very first baby last April through miscarriage. It was a devastating experience for me and I am still grieving for it until now. I am 43 years old and it was my first pregnancy. Being able to conceive was indeed a miracle for me at my age and I was so happy until I lost it. But then, I know God has reason. I am healing and I believe there is still hope for another miracle for me.
October 29th, 2008 at 8:01 am
Jill says...
Carole
-I wouldn’t say that I am tormented by it but it is just something that I have tried not to think about until yesterday when it really hit home. I think it is just something that I need to mourn.
Ruthi
-I am so sorry. I pray that God blesses you soon.
October 29th, 2008 at 9:14 am
wendy says...
this is a very nice post:-) i admire you for having a big heart for your girl…
November 3rd, 2008 at 3:16 am