I didn't give you the gift of life,
But in my heart I know.
The love I feel is deep and real,
As if it had been so.
For us to have each other
Is like a dream come true!
No, I didn't give you
The gift of life,
Life gave me the gift of you.
--- Unknown
On May 25, 2012 Miss Heidi Jo graduated from high school. We are SOOOO extremely proud of our girl! It's impossible for me to put into words how I feel.....impossible. If I had to simplify the mix of overwhelming and complex emotions that I am feeling I would have to sum it up as BLESSED!! So extremely BLESSED! 18 years ago, after MANY, MANY prayers and dreams and hopes of a child of our own, God blessed Tom and I with the most beautiful baby girl!! Since that day we have been blessed with extreme joy and love and laughter mixed with the blessing of some sorrow and tears and frustration....... The whole spectrum of emotions that go along with being parents...a mom and a dad. Graduation has a way of bringing all of these emotions bubbling to the forefront of our psyche. Of course, we will always and forever be parents. That role does not end with high school graduation. But, graduation is a milestone that makes us stop and think and ponder life. We ponder what is REALLY and TRULY important! It's our loved ones and friends. It's people! It's just another reminder on my path to drink in and savor the little things....the moments....the moments that God blesses us with everyday!
I put together a video with 243 pictures worth of memories along to music for Heidi's open house that took place on May 26th. It's too long for me to post here, but here is just a smattering of the moments that I will forever hold in my heart. :)
How's that for a smattering? It is indeed just a wee smattering of all of the moments welled up in my heart! Blessed beyond measure!!!
Here is the Senior Page we put in Heidi's Senior yearbook:
Our Beautiful Girl
Along with the wide array of emotions I have already spoken about, my mind is also with Heidi's birthmom very often during this time. Bringing to the surface a whole other gamete of emotions! I know Heidi's birthmom is thinking of Heidi so very much right now. I hope that she has peace in her heart. I hope that God is filling her with complete peace. My wish and prayer is that somehow she can sense that all is well with our girl! Somehow God can let her know. I look at Heidi and I can see her birthmom. I look at Heidi and I can see me. We both have had an influence on who Heidi is today.
Congratulations my beautiful girl!!! Congratulation James!! We love you to the moon and back!
And, let's end the post with one final emotion....FUN! Is that an emotion?? I think it is. May we continue to savor the moments. Every last drop!
2 comments:
Another Beautiful post, Wendy! I follow along looking at your blog daily but don't post often. Wasn't sure if you would remember me. I just have to say how very happy, honored and proud I am to be following along, watching your precious family grow. Happy and a little sad, too, tears are falling as I share with you the fleeting times that these precious children are ours to hold and guide. ( I can not believe that our sweet Anna is already eight!). I have always wished that we could have gotten together with our children, Wendy and shared our lives in person.
Warm congratulations to both Heidi and James as they step into a new phase of their lives.
Love, hollymathewson:)
DAng, you have me crying... awww Heidi, you are a stunning gal and indeed you have a brilliant future ahead of you. Wendy, I'd not heard that little poem before.. I love it!
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