I found this poem today.....

Heaven’s Very Special Child

A meeting was held quite far from earth
It's time again for another birth
Said the angel to the Lord above
This special child will need much love
His progress may be very slow
Accomplishments he may not show
And he'll require extra care
from the folks he meets down there
He may not run or laugh or play
His thoughts may seem quite far away
In many ways he won't adapt
And he'll be known as handicapped
So let's be careful where he's sent
We want his life to be content
Please Lord, find the parents who
Will do a special job for you
They'll not realize right away
The leading role they're asked to play
But with this child sent from above
Comes stronger faith and richer love
And soon they'll know the privileges given
In caring for their gift from heaven
Their precious charge, so meek and mild
Is "HEAVEN'S VERY SPECIAL CHILD"

- Author Unknown

I have often been asked "Do you feel resentment towards Boo's bio-mother for her choices during her pregnancy ie: alcohol, drugs, etc?" My answer is always a simple "No". I remember leaving the hospital the night we got Boo. I cried the whole way home. The one thing that kept going through my head was how lucky I was to be bringing this beautiful baby home. This poor mama just gave birth to her son and will never feel the joy of taking him home. She will go home empty handed and empty hearted...back to the streets. She has no one waiting to shower her with baby clothes and diapers. She will return to her life that is filled with pain. She is a product of the failing system. She was a broken person with a mental illness and a terrible addiction. She was unable to provide for herself let alone her child. Was I angry with her? NO. My heart ached for her. I thank God every day that He picked us to be Boo's parents. I pray for Boo's bio mom often and am eternally grateful to her for bringing our son into the world.