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A Mother's Love
tfotorny | July 30, 2008 05:42
Recently I told someone that I love my daughter very much even though I don't know who she is yet. This person asked how I could love someone that I don't even know. At first I said that I just couldn't explain it. But I got to thinking about it and came up with this analogy. When I became pregnant with both my sons, I loved them before I even saw them, before I knew they were boys, and before I held them in my arms. I had a deep love for both children before I gave birth. Even though I won't be giving birth to my daughter, the principle is still the same. I don't know who she is yet, I haven't seen her yet, and I haven't held her in my arms yet -- but I love her very deeply. When I was pregnant with Erik, I wondered how I would ever love another child as much as I loved Michael. But God expanded my love. When we first started the adoption process, I wondered a little bit if I would be able to love her as much as I love both the boys. Again, God has multiplied my love. It's amazing how He does this. The mother bear instinct that I have with my boys has kicked in to include my daughter. I feel the need to protect her. Right now, I can only protect her by covering her in prayer. I look forward to the day I can hold her tightly in my arms and protect her as I do my boys. My dear friend gave me this Scripture to lean on during this time of waiting. It is Romans 8:25 which says "But if we hope (or look forward) to something we don't yet have, we must wait patiently and confidently."
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