"Born not from our flesh, but born in our hearts. You were longed for, and wanted, and loved from the start." -Unknown
On September 21, 2014 at 9:35 a.m., Baby H made his entrance into the world, born at only 28 weeks, weighing two pounds and four ounces, 13.5 inches long.
My aunt and uncle got an email five days after Baby H was welcomed informing them that there was a possibility to begin their family. Five days after the email they were told it was a match! They quickly packed up their things and started their drive towards Miami, Florida. Can you imagine? Going from a family of two to a family of three within a matter of minutes, starting a long journey, anxiously waiting to meet their son?
On arrival, they were overflowing with excitement, waiting to see and hold their son! Finally, they met him! This beautiful baby boy changed their lives, created a kind of love inside of them that they could've never imagined. Baby H spent 52 days in the NICU, and another 10 days in Florida before he could come home. Our family received pictures and updates every day, but there was nothing like meeting this blessing for the first time.
After the long journey of adoption that my aunt and uncle had endured, they were finally blessed with an incredible child. All of their heartbreaks and sorrows seem to be worth in the end, because now they know that God chose them to be Baby H's parents. Baby H brought our family closer together, gave us a front row seat at one of God's many miracles and showed his parents the true meaning of unconditional love.
To Baby H's birth mother: Although we never met you ... On behalf of my family I would like to thank you. You could not have chosen two people that were more deserving of this child than my aunt and uncle. You played a big part in the placement of Baby H, and my whole family is beyond blessed that you placed him in their arms. We promise to always surround him with love and to praise God every day for this opportunity.
To struggling mothers: I know pregnancies aren't always planned. I know it's a lot harder to carry a child than it seems, but you were chosen to carry that child. It is also your choice to decide how to handle your pregnancy. I beg of you not to abort it. There are so many deserving families out there who struggle with having children. Help one of them. Change not only your child's life, but a couple's as well. Give your child the life it deserves, a chance in this world. That is the best decision you could ever make.
