| I am the 54 year old mother of an adorable teenage | | | | cheeks are so round ...my hair is so silky ... my little |
| son. At 14 I made the decision to adopt. Believing | | | | arms and legs are so vulnerable ... the back of my |
| that when the time was right, it would happen, I did | | | | neck is so tender ... my little body so sweet ... my |
| not hold back for the "perfect" time; I simply waited | | | | smile the beacon into your soul ... I make you feel like |
| for my child. Chris came along when I was 39 1/2. | | | | a kid again seeing through my eyes ... I love you so |
| If you wait for the perfect time to "have" a child, | | | | much. |
| whether by birth or adoption, you will never have | | | | I am yours. |
| one. You have to look into your heart and ask | | | | I am a wonder of nature. |
| yourself: Do I want a child? A child -- not a baby. | | | | I am a miracle. |
| Babies grow up very fast. A child: a running through | | | | If that is what you want - go for it! I've never heard |
| the house, laughing, crying, yelling, stringing toys | | | | an adult complain about growing up poor if they grew |
| everywhere ... gotta eat 24 hours a day ... where's | | | | up with love, but I've heard many, including myself, |
| Santa Claus ... why can't I stay up ... I've just | | | | grow up complaining of no love, even if they were |
| discovered the wonder of "poofers" (flatulence to | | | | not poor. So, therefore, if you have it in your heart |
| the lay person) ... oops, I spilled my drink on the rug | | | | to love God's greatest gift, then you're ready. |
| again ... yes, I've worn out the sofa that is only three | | | | Whether you give birth or adopt, that is all that |
| years old ... Mom, I broke your favorite lamp ... why | | | | matters. |
| can't I jump off the roof ... I spilled the milk in the | | | | I have tried for years to meditate. I was always told |
| refrigerator ... what will happen if I try to flush my | | | | to "go to a peaceful place" and there I would find |
| toy ... Daddy I used your razor to shave the dog -- | | | | serenity. I was never able to accomplish this until it |
| can I curl up in your lap ... let me wrap my arms | | | | finally came to me. Now, when I begin my |
| around your neck ... Daddy, I love you ... can I sleep | | | | meditation, I envision my child with his arms wrapped |
| with you ... Mommy, I made you a card ... I picked | | | | around my neck, his little body snuggled up close to |
| some flowers for you (hope the neighbor doesn't | | | | me - and I am there. |
| mind) ... no one is as wonderful as my mommy ... my | | | | |