Happy 1st Birthday Sweet Layla!

One year ago today a mother gave birth to a baby girl and made a decision that I am sure tore her heart out. She thought so much of this little girl that she wanted the best for her and new she could not give it. Another mother made a decision to become a foster mom for the first time and take care of a baby she too would have to give up. As I sit here crying thinking of missing my little girls birthday I think I am the lucky one. I am the mother that waited for so long for this little girl to be born and still wait with an aching heart for her, but I am the one that gets to keep her for the rest of her life!! I know from the pain in my heart of missing her, how hard it is going to be for her foster mom to hand this little girl over to us when the time comes. So today I will let them enjoy and CELEBRATE Layla's birthday with her. They told me when I was there in May that they had planned the party already. There will be Pinata's and cake and lots of fun and laughter. She also told me she would take pictures. And when Layla finally comes home, there will be the PARTY of all Parties right here with us. Layla, Mommy and Daddy and Noah and Eli are waiting and we LOVE you so very very much. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!