Adoption Poetry

THE GIFT OF LIFE

I didn't give you the gift of life,

But in my heart I know

The love I feel is deep and real,

As if it had been so.

For us to have each other

Is like a dream come true!

No, I didn't give you the gift of life,

Life gave me the gift of you.

--Author Unknown

HAND PICKED

I know that a mother's excited

when she sees her baby new and her feelings overwhelm her,

As the waiting days are through.

I had just as much excitement, as I waited patiently,

For the telephone call that would change it all,

When you'd start you life with me.

I have never been disappointed with how you came to be.

For you were specially chosen by God to be in our family.

--Anne Peterson

ADOPTION

with anxious hearts and open arms,

We sought you everywhere.

You, dear child, are a gift from God,

The answer to our prayer.

No matter whether birth or choice,

A home is blessed from above,

When caring parents claim their child,

A family is formed by love.

--Author Unknown

BEFORE YOU MEET THE FAMILY

I've got something yet to say,

I have prayed for you each and every day.

I have prayed for your safety, your happiness and your health.

I've prayed for your blessings, your future and your wealth.

I thank God for your Foster Parents, for loving you as they do.

For keeping you safe and warm, until we come for you.

God has given us a blessing in the form of adoption.

We are just so glad for such a loving option.

--Gidgit Graham