Wellness is definitely a passion of mine and I love encouraging others to live well, exercise and eat right but my spiritual life is something so special to me and I need to share something that God has been weighing on my mind lately.
I am the result of a closed adoption. My parents have always shared this information with me and I have never felt strange or different and since it's not a big deal to me I rarely ever talk about it unless asked. However, after having both of my boys I can't help but think about going through a pregnancy and giving my child away, and the complete selflessness that that involves. Pregnancy is no joke, and I consider both of mine very low risk, one could even say "easy", for the most part and it still does so much to your body physically and to your hormones and emotions. I can't even fathom going through that and giving away my child but I am married, have financial stability and want a family. Take away my finances and my husband and the want for a child and I would be scared to death if I became pregnant. I feel for all of the women in this situation. It goes without surprise though that I am an advocate for adoption. It is an AMAZING GIFT you can give to your child if you or someone you know finds themselves in the situation of an unwanted pregnancy.
There are a lot of things in this world that are confusing to me. One of them is why God allows so many unwanted pregnancies but puts couples through infertility who desire a child so much. Working in OB I see these situations frequently and both circumstances break my heart for those women, especially if abortion is involved. Having been the result of a successful adoption I feel the need to share that I am so thankful for my life, for all of the experiences and blessings I've been given and that I am so in awe of how everything has worked out. I mean think about it my life was her choice.
I felt compelled to share this and maybe it will help someone choose adoption for their little one. And just know if you do, or know someone who did or is considering those babes will be ever so grateful for the life you chose for them. Thank you birth mom.
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