Once there were two women,
Who never knew each other.
One you do not remember,
The other you call mother.
Two different lives
Shaped to make yours one.
One became your guiding star,
The other became your sun.
The first gave you life,
The second taught you how to live it.
The first gave you a need for love
And the second was there to give it.
One gave you a nationality,
The other gave you a name.
One gave you the seed of talent,
The other gave you an aim.
One gave you emotions,
The other calmed your fears.
One saw you first sweet smile,
The other dried your tears.
One gave you up; it's all she could do.
The other prayed for a child,
And God led her straight to you.
And now you ask me through your tears:
Heredity or environment- which are you the product of?
Neither, my darling, neither,
Just two different kinds of love.
(Author Unknown)
Today at church, Pastor Vern gave a very special message for Mother's Day. He talked about how mother's carry their children in their wombs, but for those who take care of someone else's child, their heart is their womb. Both are necessary for that child and each have been chosen by God for their role and purposes in that child's life.
It touches me to see the joy and happiness of the children here at Beautiful Gate, but they would not be joyful, healthy, and well cared for children without the love and care of their house mothers. Their house mothers laugh with them, sing with them, hold them when they are hurt or sad. They are filling in the gap as God brings a new mother who will continue their love and nurturing for the rest of each child's life. Only God knows the circumstances each mother faced as she had to walk away from her child, or passed away to the next life, but God has brought over 260 children through the gates here at Beautiful Gate so they can be loved and cared for by their new family. First the family at Beautiful Gate and then into the family God has ordained for them. For those of you who are in the process of adopting and are reading this blog, please know your precious baby/ child is being shown love each and every day by their house mothers, the staff here, and by our family as they await their appointed time to become yours.
God Bless You,
Anita
Just what I needed to hear! Thank you and Happy Mother's Day!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for this. We first heard about the little boy we're hoping to adopt from BG in August. Our paperwork has been there since October. We've been matched with him for months. This waiting has gone on so much longer than we expected and even though we know it's in God's timing, we're so ready to at least see a picture of his face. Thank you for reminding me that even though we aren't there to love him, he is loved.
ReplyDeleteWe have been matched with children from BG; We know their faces and names. We are thankful that you are actively involved in their lives, giving, showing, and being God's love to them. We look forward to meeting you soon.
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