[guatparents2be]

I just can't stop thinking of Julian's birth mom. This year I'm especially sad because Guatemalan Mother's Day is the same as ours.

Our searches have been unsuccessful but I just want her to know he's alright...

My heart hurts.

(And I bet those waiting for their children to come home are hurting too. My love to you.)

[jaenelle]

Of course I am so happy to be able to say I am a Mom, and I'm so happy that my own Mom is still with me too, but I'm sad because I miss my grandma, who helped raise me and was a daily part of my life until she died when I was 19.

And of course I spend some time on this day thinking of Yuna's birthmom... I hope she and her other children are doing well, and I send up a prayer that she may want to get in touch with us sometime soon, as we would all love that.

[JanetRenda]

I talked to Juan Carlos and Mariela this morning about Mother's Day. At 3, they really don't understand a whole lot about the day and its significance but I told them it was a special day for mommies. I also reminded them about their birth mothers and foster mothers in Guatemala and how much we loved them. Mariela wasn't too interested in the conversation but Juan Carlos put his hands to his mouth like he was going to yell and said "I love you in Guatemala". And this proud momma said a prayer that these very special women might know how loved their babies are and how greatful we are to each of them.

Janet~ mommy to Mariela, Juan Carlos, and Grace

[kerriv]

Always thinking of the birth mothers/birth grandmothers/foster mothers of my girls. It's extra bittersweet today though and I hope somehow they know that their girls are healthy and happy.

[lcikra00]

Nope, not sad.

[kathleenmag]

I talked about birth mom and foster mom to Natalie today. I am happy because its our first mother's day
home. I am very sad because my mother is gone four
years and my heart aches for her today. I also feel sad for Natalie because she did not have a chance to know
her.

Kathleen

[dilgra]

I know what you mean. I remember the first Mother's Day after Tati was home. After two years in the process that was filled with so many ups and downs I was filled with sadness for her birth mother. I think about her quite often, I can't even imagine having to make such a difficult decision. I am sorry you have not been sucessful in your searches...maybe one day you will find her

May you find some joy in the day...you and J's daddy are his world right now

[susy...patience]

I deeply miss my mother and my grandmother Gladys.......Mother's Day makes me sad for these losses.

I have also thought of my DD's foster mother (who sent me an email) and her birth mother......both of these amazing women have suffered great losses in their lives and I have benefitted from those losses.

I am also very happy to be a mom for my first mother's day (even though DD has been very sick so we did nothing special to celebrate but watched a lot of Elmo to make time pass for her).

[Guatemom]

Yes, I loved my Mother's Day and having 2 of my children home, but I found myself very tearful more than I expected; thoughts of A* and wishing he could be here to celebrate with me. I keep praying that maybe this will be my last Mother's Day w/out him home.

[JoshGuat]

Glad you posted this, I thought I was the only one sad yesterday. I lost my mother at a young age, and when I went to church they kept talking about moms, and mothers etc. It mad me so sad and my mother is not here. They never mentioned mothers that are not here, just the happiness of moms today etc.

I am so grateful for my family and how my dh made everything so special from the children It was a wonderful day. Today we will be planting losts of flowers that were given to me yesterday

[IHOP]

Mother's Day does make me sad because (1) i lost my mother at a young age and (2) i think so much of my son's birthmom. he is only two and i tell him about her and that without her, I wouldn't have the best baby boy in the entire Universe!!!!!!!!

so, yes - i always get so happy and so sad!!!!

[Waiting4Zach]

I was so happy to have my first Mother's Day with Zach, but I was also said thinking about the four babies I lost and wishing they were here to celebrate too! I was also sad thinking about Zach's birth mom and knowing how much his foster mom misses him (we did send her some gifts though).

[JustBarbara]

Originally Posted by Waiting4Zach

I was so happy to have my first Mother's Day with Zach, but I was also said thinking about the four babies I lost and wishing they were here to celebrate too! I was also sad thinking about Zach's birth mom and knowing how much his foster mom misses him (we did send her some gifts though).

I was sad because I miss my mother (she died 23 years ago this August) and that she never met DS - she would have loved him - and the three babies I lost and how different my world would look. I think DS's foster mom misses him terribly but also knows he is well-loved and taken care of. I thought of his birthmom and said a prayer of thanks. But ... really, I feel every day is Mother's Day for me - and DS has been home for almost three years. I am so very happy and have no complaints (not real ones anyway!). DS is happy, healthy, smart and loves his Mama and that is all I could possibly ask for.

[Shannavi]

I have to admit that I did not think of my DS birth mom on Mothers Day and now feel a bit guilt that I did not. However, I dont feel sad because I do not know how she truly felt about her situation. She gave my son to a very loving family that thinks he is their whole world and I hope that that thought would bring her peace.
I thank God everyday for the beautiful Guatemalan gift he gave me. It was meant to be.