Adoption

My sister came to visit today.  She and her husband are preparing to leave for China next week to pick up their new daughter.  It's such an exciting time and we can't wait to meet our new family member.  I remembered that someone passed along to me a beautiful poem about adoption a few years ago and thought I'd post it.

Legacy of an Adopted Child
Author Unknown

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 you one One became your guiding star the other became your sun first one gave you life and the second taught you to live it The first gave you a need for love The second was there to give it One gave you a nationality The other gave you a name One gave you a talent The other gave you aim One gave you emotions The other calmed your fears One saw your first sweet smile The other dried your tears One sought for you a home that she could not provide The other prayed for a child and her hope was not denied And now you ask me through your tears The age old question unanswered through the years Heredity or environment which are you a product of? Neither my darling neither, just two different kinds of Love.