Mother's Day has always been a really difficult day for me, especially at church where all the mothers are asked to stand and are given a flower to honor them. For many years I felt left out, yes, I was a stepmother, but I had no one to call me mommy. I ended up crying and generally feeling sorry for myself. But, today was the first time in a long time I actually looked forward to Mother's Day. It's magical how special something is when you have waited so long to enjoy it. I know God choose Leilani for us, in His timing, because she is an absolutely perfect match for our family. Every minute of waiting, planning, hoping, impatience, and uncertainty these past four years was totally worth it, I can't imagine any other child as my daughter. She is a bundle of energy, so outgoing, sweet, funny, and full of joy, she takes my breath away. I feel that God truly blessed us for trusting in Him from the beginning. He told us to adopt from China - it was so clear. Even when people told us we were crazy to be starting over, we knew He was directing our path and we have been truly blessed by having Leilani in our lives. I am grateful she calls me mama.
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