I can't believe it has been a week since Mother's Day. I really wanted to write a post then while things were fresh, but this time factor seems to get in the way.It was a splendid day. Mother's Day is not aways my favorite of holidays. I miss my Mother so much. I knew this was one I would want to have special. The first thing that made it so special was that I was going to have all my bio kids together with me. That hasn't happened in a long time. 4 1/2 years to be exact. The second thing that was, celebrating the first time as an adoptive mom. Even a year ago I never would have imagined this in our lives. But what a blessing it has been. I have often wondered if my Mother played a part in all of this and had some way of orchestrating this from her place in Heaven. I can only believe that she did and loves Laina and that she maybe had a part in the process of adding her to our family. In church Lauren gave a talk. What a highlight of the day as you hear one of your children, prepared and presenting a talk on the Plan of Salvation. Hearing her testimony and knowledge of the gospel is a gift that truly means so much to us moms. Steve had helped the kids get some gifts and my two married kids also presented me with gifts. Laina and Lexi made cards for me. Those always mean so much to me. What a treasure, my first Mother's Day card from my new daughter.
A family photo taken that afternoon.
I am thankful for the opportunity to be a Mother. I feel very inadequate and humbled in the calling. They are truly a blessing in my life!
