Last night a little after 8pm I received a call announcing the birth of my sweet sister in Christ's new baby boy. She called me from the delivery room! Man did I ever feel special. What a blessing! I have never had reason to be in a delivery room as the guest of honor. God chose to build our family through adoption. This journey and decision, that was completely out of my control didn't come without heartache and much pain. However it isn't without it's joys too. I know that may sound crazy to some, but seeing the silver lining is how I have survived my life with infertility.
When this friend was expecting I was kept up to date on all major milestones, I was asked to plan his baby shower and then came the call from the delivery room. This friend is not the only one to treat me so well. I have been first on a list of contacts after the birth of a sweet, sweet baby girl that is now in school was born. I was present in the delivery room when my niece came into this world almost 15 years ago. I was there hours after my 2nd God son made his appearance into this world and I was at the house when he came home from the hospital, my sister in law called and told me she was pregnant almost first, and called us as she was in labor to come to Florida and share in her happy time, and I still remember the first time I felt my brother's oldest kick in utero for the first time. Each of these mother's shared their pregnancies and babies with me, I was allowed to be part of their joy and experiences. Which at the time, we all hoped that God would open my womb and bless us biologically but they still wanted to bless me and allow me to be a part of their joy. I don't think they know the HUGE impact and blessings their choices have brought me. When things were bleak after losing our Libby Grace through adoption loss at 3 days old it was these memories and friendships that got me through. When we waited for our babies to arrive I was able to imagine the scenes that took place in their delivery rooms even though I wasn't there. And the most important blessing of all is I was treated normally. They didn't keep me at arms length because I was barren and they didn't know what to do. I wanted to take the time and say thank you to each of my dear sisters in Christ that have allowed me to share in your babies and pregnancies and I want you to know that in doing so each of you have touched my life in a mighty way and have brought me much joy!
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