We met our Angel Birth Mother for the first time, and got to share a hug or two with her. We loved loved loved being in her presence! She smiles easily and is a very pretty girl. We just couldn't get enough of her.
We met her mother. She is a lady that fully supports her daughter--and her love for her daughter is very apparent in their interaction. In her words, her support comes "not because it is easy, but because it is right." She is kind and wise, and very intent on wanting Sam and me to have as much of the experience as possible with the birth of our son. Sam's word to describe her is perfect: genuine.
We also met her dad. I loved to watch how tender he was with our Angel Birth Mother! Although at first glance, he is a tough guy--we found his heart of pure gold. Sam had a great time chatting with him while we girls browsed up and down Pike's Place Market.
How is it possible that our heart can fill with love so quickly for people that we met just a few days ago!?! We understand a little better how easy it will come to enlarge the circle of our family to include these good people. And it gave us a glimpse of the powerful feelings we will immediately feel the moment we meet our new little boy.
Our Angel Birth Mother surprised us with 2 blankets for the baby--a green one that she crocheted (ohh, so soft!) and one that her ward's Relief Society tied for him. They are treasures!
As we boarded our flight to come home, the flight attendant called for anyone traveling with small children to pre-board. My heart did a little flip as I thought about having an arm full the next time we return home. This time, I bask in having a heart full.
