I wrote this when I was waiting for Sarah

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I was not there the first time you laughed
I missed the first bottle
I missed the first bath
I did not witness your first steps
You're growing so big without me
I hope I will be there to teach you to trust
You'll learn to speak my mother tongue
You won't be adopted when you're young
but you'll know the love of a family
God has not forgotten every tear you have cried alone my waiting child
and I have not forgotten you are there
My days would be empty without you.

Love
Your Mom , Amy Heymann

You have my permission to use this poem on your web site or slide shows or cards as long as you are promoting adoption.