In honor of Mother's Day...a note to Josie's birth mother

I don't expect that we will  ever have any information about Josie's birth parents.  We do have a few pictures of her life at the orphanage that were taken with a disposable camera.  Based on what we were told from her finding ad and her nannies, she was only with her birth mother for a few weeks before she was abandoned and came to live in the orphanage.  

Over this past year , Josie been asking more about her orphanage life in China and her birth mother.   

In the past, I've posted a message to Josie's birth mother on my blog.  As mother's day approaches, the message is worth repeating.

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Your daughter is growing into a beautiful little girl.  She's lost many baby teeth this past year and grown several inches.  

Please know that her medical conditions have been taken care  and she regularly sees a cardiologist who monitors her condition.   In fact, most people are surprised that she has a congenital heart defect because of her never-ending energy.  

She’s smart, funny, and brings a positive spirit to our family.   She still jumps up and down with joy every time I come home from work and I will never grow tired of my one-person welcoming committee.

She LOVES going to school and has many many friends...especially boy friends. 

She loves to eat...chocolate is STILL her absolute favorite.

Playing outside makes her extremely happy...especially if her big sister is playing with her.

She has a beautiful big sister that is a wonderful role model (and sometimes wants to be her extra mother).

Her big sister loves her very much and Josie loves her back unconditionally....even when they squabble. 

When I see our two daughters together, we know our family is now complete.
Thank you for your sacrifice and your selflessness.

Thank you for choosing life for this precious little girl.

You have shared with our family a priceless gift. We are forever grateful. We will never forget you.
Happy Mother's day to all the special ladies in my life.  I hope you have a marvelous Sunday.  Have a splendid weekend doing whatever makes you happy.