Mother's day

Right now, somewhere in the big city of Johannesburg, there is a young woman. She is feeling afraid and alone and she is facing one of the biggest decisions she will ever have to make. This decision will not only impact her life forever, but also the lives of many other people. You see, this young woman is pregnant. She realised that she probably cannot take care of a baby and is struggling with a decision on whether to keep the baby, abort, or give it up for adoption. She will decide on adoption and this baby will become our son. Her brave, difficult decision will mean the start of our family.

Today was mother's day. A few people congratulated me on this day, even though I am not a mom yet. They are excited and happy for us and the family we are soon to have. It is doubtful that anyone congratulated the young woman who will soon give up her baby. It is doubtful that she will ever live through another mother's day and be blissfully happy, as she will always long for the child that she could not keep. And every mother's day, my heart will break for her. She will make an amazing sacrifice to give her child a life that she cannot provide for him and I think that she should be honoured for this. Whatever her circumstances, or the reason behind this decision, I cannot believe that it can be easy.

Thank you for giving me the greatest gift, my child's life!