"The Prayer Of Abandonment for Adoptive Parents"

Father, we abandon ourselves into your hands,
to send a child ... or not ... as you see fit.
You by whom the Word was made flesh,
send us a miracle, if this is what you desire.
Or lead us to her/him, if that be your will.
We do not ask for guarantees; no parent can.
Only light enough for the very next step.
We do not ask for a perfect child,
nor can we promise to be perfect parents.
Whatever you choose for us, whatever you desire
we abandon ourselves to your perfect will.
We are ready to offer our daily "yes,"
until that perfect will be revealed in us.
And until, at last perfected, we bear witness
to the work of redemption you began in Eden.
We love you, Lord, and offer ourselves to you,
wholly and without reservation.
We surrender ourselves, moment by moment,
knowing that this is only the first small step
Of a lifetime of surrender,
so that we may be made more perfect in love.
That we might imitate, on earth as in heaven,
the redemptive love
the adoptive love
the selfless love
with which you first loved us.

Author Unknown

"Legacy of An Adopted Child"

Once there were two women
Who never knew each other.
One you do not remember
The other you call Mother.

Two different lives
Shaped to make you one.
One became your guiding star
The other became your sun.

The first one gave you life
And the second taught you to live it.
The first gave you a need for love
The second was there to give it.

One gave you a nationality
The other gave you a name.
One gave you a talent
The other gave you aim.


One gave you emotions
The other calmed your fears.
One saw your first sweet smile
The other dried your tears.

One sought for you a home
That she could not provide.
The other prayed for a child
And her hope was not denied.

And now you ask me through your tears
The age old question unanswered through the years.
Heredity or environment
Which are you a product of?
Neither my Darling, neither.
Just two different kinds of Love.

Author Unknown

ADOPTION SUPPORT LINKS

• Adoption Encyclopedia

• Adoption Grant Solutions

• Adoption Resource Center

• Adoption Questions and Answers

• America world Adoptions Association

• Catholic Adoptive Parenting Columnist Heidi Hess Saxton

• A Catholic Couples Adoption Story

• Catholic Fertility Adoption Group

• Exploring Adoption

• CATHOLIC ~ Extraordinary Moms Network

• Federal Adoption: Tax Credit Explained

• International Adoption Links

• Little flowers Foundation Financial Assistance

• National Council For Adoption

• Thinking of Adopting

H.T. Email Contacts:

Please let us know if you would like to share your adoption story or if you are in need of prayer. We will place all of your intentions at the foot of the altar during Holy Mass.


prayer@hannahstears.org


Adoption/Foster Care Support:

Heidi Hess Saxton