So now you have two families...

Once there were two expectant mothers.

One carried and cared for you beneath her beating heart

She became your Birthmother.

The other carried the hope of you within her.

She became your Mom.

As the days passed, and you grew bigger and stronger,

Your Birthmother knew that she could not give you all you needed after

your birth.

Meanwhile, your Mom was ready and waiting for you.

One day your Birthmom and your Mom found each other.

They looked into each other’s eyes and saw a friend.

Your Birthmom saw the life your Mom could give you.

Your Mom saw how much your Birthmom loved and cared for you.

They decided that what you needed was both kinds of love in your life.

So now you have two families,

One by birth, the other by adoption.

And you have a home where you can get:

your questions answered,

your boo boos bandaged,

your heartaches soothed,

And much needed hugs.

And a place where you can find:

answers to your questions,

your image in the mirror,

a part of yourself,

And much needed hugs.

Two different kinds of families

Two different kinds of love

Both a part of you.

By Brenda Romanchick

We went out to dinner tonight with Our Ciara, her sweet Addison and Crazy Grandma Cindy ;)  It was so nice to see them again, we all had a good time catching up.  I love this poem so much because I feel like it was written just for us.  I cry everytime I read it.  We have such a special place in our hearts for Our Ciara, WE LOVE YOU!  She is amazing (and don't you think she looks awesome for having a baby 1 month ago!)  We will see you again soon!

Paxton LOVES his Crazy Grandma Cindy!!  He was being so smiley with her.

Sweet Addison

Remi and Addison played together while the rest of us were talking.  They were so cute together!