Gotcha Day

You are beautiful.

You are strong.

You are smart.

You are prayed for continually.

You are amazing.

You are brave.

You are wonderful.

You are loved.

You are the one.

You are special.

You are a part of our family.

You are our birth mother.

Ten and half years ago, you were alone, scared, and with child. You made the choice to stay healthy.  You made the choice to let her live.  You gave her life, and thus gave us a gift.  A gift I can never thank you for.  

Everyday, I wonder if she looks like you.  I wonder which of your traits she has.  I wonder if she has mannerisms that mimic yours.  

Today she is perfect.  She is absolutely beautiful.  She loves.  She lives for the moment.  She ministers to people with a reckless abandonment.  She has the best smile.  Her eyes are endless.  She is a friend.  She is a sister.  She is the most amazing daughter anyone could ever ask for. 

Her life is good.  Her life is good because of you.  You made the selfless decision to let her go.  You put her life before your own and for that I can never thank you enough. Being a mom is a big responsibility and you answered that call in a big way.  I love you for that.  Thank you.