Levi's Due Date

Today is Levi's due date.

Levi is six weeks and one day old.

Since I never even knew about Levi until after he came into this world, today, his due date, doesn't really mean that much to me.

But I can only imagine it did and does to Ashley. I can't help but think about her today. I think of her often, but she has especially been in my thoughts and prayers last night and today as I think about what this date must mean to her. Ashley knew from the time she conceived Levi that she would not parent him, but I can only imagine that today's date is one that she simultaneously looked forward to and dreaded. Or maybe it isn't. Maybe Levi hasn't crossed her mind today. I certainly do not know and am not trying to speak for her, only imagine the possible emotions she could be experiencing today and everyday.

The following poem is one I found many months ago, and it's been on my heart today.

LEGACY OF AN ADOPTED CHILD

Once there were two women who never knew each other
One you do not remember, the other you call Mother

Two different lives shaped to make you one
One became your guiding star, the other became your sun

The first one gave you life, and the second taught you to live it
The first gave you a need for love, the second was there to give it

One gave you a nationality, the other gave you a name
One gave you a talent, the other gave you aim

One gave you emotions, the other calmed your fears
One saw your first sweet smile, the other dried you tears

One made an adoption plan, that was all that she could do
The other prayed for a child, and God led her straight to you.

Now, which of these two women, Are you the product of?
Both, my darling, Both, Just two different types of love.
-Unknown

I pray that Ashley knows how much we love her and how thankful we are for her choosing us to be Levi's parents. I pray she knows that she is and will always be a vital part of Levi's life regardless of how much contact we may or may not have with her. I pray that she would make choices to turn her life around and know what amazing love and freedom she could have in Jesus Christ.

And as I think about Ashley and pray for her, I can't help thank God for the amazing gift of at my precious Levi. I can't believe he's already six weeks old. Time really does move quickly.

He wasn't in a photogenic mood today.

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