Photo taken by Stephanie from 50 Toes Photography
As some of you might know November is national adoption awareness month. What a perfect month to celebrate adoption. When I think about the month of November I think about being thankful for blessings, celebrating with family and friends, and being together with loved ones. We were blessed through the amazing process of adoption with two of the most incredible and perfect little children I have ever met. When I think of the affect that adoption has had on my life, I can't imagine my life without the blessings that came because of it.
One of our first family photos, on a trip to Guatemala. We were celebrating Logan's first birthday.
My children are one of my greatest gifts in this life. I often think back to the years that I agonized over wanting so desperately to become a mother, and always feeling like it was just out of reach. Through the process of adoption two amazing women gave me the gift that my heart desired the most ~ the ability to achieve the divine role of motherhood. Adoption is one of the most unselfish acts of love that I have ever seen in this life. What could be a better example of a more Christlike love than someone putting the needs and welfare of someone else before their own.
Meeting our little Isabella for the first time.
As I look into the eyes of my children I can't even begin to imagine my life without these sweet spirits. I know that they were meant to be my children and that I was meant to be their mother. The bond and connection that are between a parent and child are in place no matter how they enter your home. I remember the first time I held Logan and Isabella. I felt such an instant and strong connection to them both. They were and are the lights of my life. As I hear Logan ask me, "Why mommy?" for the hundredth time, or Bella giving her sassy little smile I can't help but feel blessed beyond measure.
Photo taken by Brenley.
God has a plan and a purpose for each of us. He loves us unconditionally. He is always proud of us. He shows us on a daily basis miracles all around us, if we just open our eyes. Adoption is pure and simply about love. Through adoption I have learned more personally the great love that Heavenly Father has for me personally and my children. I have seen the atonement of Jesus Christ in action. As I think about this Thanksgiving season I can't express in words the gratitude that I have for a loving, caring, and all knowing Father in Heaven. As our family has grown I'm grateful that I have been able to experience first hand the joys of adoption. It truly is something that has given me joy beyond measure.
Photo taken by Stephanie from 50 Toes Photography
2 comments:
That was so touching! I teared up! They are little blessings!
You have such a beautiful family, Shauna! Those kids couldn't be any luckier to have you as their mama. (I've not had the chance to meet Jeff yet, but it sounds to me like he is one amazing daddy!)
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