Mothers Day.
Used to dread it, hate it, feel sorry for myself. (which this year I wondered why? It's just 1 day a year that we "celebrate" mother's... I don't get mad when we celebrate Veterans day because I'm not a Vet. Or Memorial day because I'm not dead. So why did I always get so upset over it?)
This year was perfection. I didn't feel silly at church when they handed out gifts, I completely expected the breakfast that was prepared for me. I was in 7th heaven. Kday even commented on how much more enjoyable this holiday is now. Poor guy, used to get the wrath of an infertile woman. Walking on eggshells on Mother's Day is a thing of the past for that sweet man of mine.
This year we celebrated. We didn't celebrate me. We celebrated the chance that we've been given to be parents. We focused on all the crazy little things about motherhood that I adore. No it's not always rainbows and cupcakes... but those MAMA moments, that is what I celebrated this year.
I couldn't take my hands or lips or eyes off Lady all day. She was smothered in kisses, dressed to a T and down right obsessed over all day. She is the strongest person I know. She stood before the Lord and said, "yes, I will leave my fate on Earth to someone else's free agency to decide. I will count on you God to guide and prompt my birth mother to give me an eternal family. But if she choses not to, I will still go and be valiant." Layla took a risk. And I reaped the reward.
Oh how words can not describe how I cherish her. It's as if our hearts beat for each other.
We celebrated with this beautiful print that Kday made for Lady's room. To remind us of how far we've come.
Her signature bird was included... as always.
Kday's oldest sister hosted a superb gathering of food and mingling
Then we enjoyed our Lady love...
Thank you Lady's Birth Angel for sacrificing your own desires for the love and welfare of your beautiful child. You have walked in the footsteps of Christ and your humility and charity are the most precious gifts you have given your angel baby. I will forever celebrate the chance I have to be a mother, but it was because of your willingness to listen to the still small voice of the Lord, who guided you to us. I remember you and Him everyday when I pick up Lady with her arms outstretched for me... I am her Mama. I am in love.
5 comments:
You are so lucky! I am happy for you!
You are beautiful. You can just feel the love you have for each other in those photos. Lady is a doll face. I just want to grab her in each of these photos and smother her too. I absolutely LOVE the print you guys made for her room. It is adorable and beautiful. Love you guys!
Wish I could have been there. So glad you had such a nice day.
shannon, you are so BEAUTIFUL and layla is just an adorable little princess!! You two are totally MEANT for each other and i'm so glad that you guys had such a nice mother's day!! you both look absolutely amazing and just plain happy!!! =)
What a precious post, I loved it. I can't tell you how much I love that, 'For this child I have prayed', I love that scripture...I am so in awe of your strength and love. You amaze me! Happy MOTHER'S Day!!!
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