Happy Mother's Day...Or Is It? Part 2:

A child born to another woman calls me Mommy. The magnitude of that tragedy and the depth of that privilege are not lost on me.

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I will always be by your side.

Even though my day was amazing, my heart hurts for another whose day that I know was not. Another momma had empty arms and didn't get to enjoy the hugs and the smiles of our children today. There was no laughter that filled her home. She didn't get to unwrap cute little homemade gifts. 

The ache that she is feeling I can only imagine and have been lucky that it isn't something felt in my heart. So many memories and moments that are happening and we are blessed to witness. While each year ticks by and she is missing out on all of these events and milestones.

Hanging on to each other.

Dear First Mom of Our Children,
  You might not know this at the moment but you have created some very amazing children. They each are extremely creative and sweet. Every day it is astonishing to how smart they are and how hard they work. Each night they loving give hugs, kisses, and love yous. 
     We know that you love and miss your babies very much. That it hurts not having them and seeing them. Please know that we love them just as much and even though they are not made of our flesh, it is a fierce kind of love.  
       It is an honor and a true gift to have  both your's and also our children in our life. We hope in time as the children continue to heal from all that has happened that we could have some contact. However, until then , please know that we are keeping them safe, loved, and cared for. They are a huge part of our hearts.
                                                                                                                        Always on our minds,
                                                                                                                               The Second Mom

Cuddle buddies.

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Our one little guy refers to us as "first mom" and "second mom" when he is talking about both of us. This makes it easier for him to put his  feelings, thoughts, and emotions into order.  Now it just kind of sticks. The emotions that run through our little ones are big. Each one misses their first mom and each one loves us immensely. 

The only thing we can do for now is continue our healing process. Work on our family bonding every single day. Give them a home filled to the brim with love and laughter, while working on the basics of life. At the same time sending prayers from my heart out to the woman who created these precious angels the we call our daughters and sons. 

I will always love you.