Carly's 6th Birthday
February 12, 2010
Wow! I can't believe my little sweetie is 6 years old! I'm so excited about her birthday, but at the same time, a piece of my heart is grieving today. Six years ago today, Carly came into the world not knowing what was in store for her. Six years ago today, her mommy dressed her in a blue flowered shirt, took her to the sugar factory on Tangchang Road in Guiping City, laid her down on a concrete bench . . . and walked away. My sweet baby girl spent her first night in this world in the Guiping Social Welfare Institute, where she would live for the next 13 1/2 months. I can't fathom what Carly's birth mom must have felt when she laid her newborn daughter down that day. I wonder what she said to her little angel baby as she told her goodbye. I wonder if she turned to look at her sweet face one last time, knowing she would likely never see her again. I wonder if her heart broke that day.
One thing is for sure - it is because of her sorrow and sacrifice that I have my dear daughter today. So, while I feel incredible sadness about how Carly's life began, I also feel an overwhelming, indescribable sense of gratitude for the two people who brought Carly into this world. I wish there was a way for them to see Carly now and to know how much she is loved and treasured. She is a beautiful, vivacious, happy, loving, compassionate, intelligent, adorable little girl. She is part of my heart and soul. She is so much a part of our family that it is hard to remember what life was like without her.
Circumstances may have dictated the things that happened six years ago today, but fate and destiny brought our lives together. People often say, "What a lucky girl" when they hear Carly's story. But in all reality, she isn't the lucky one at all - we are.
Happy birthday to my precious baby girl! I love you with all my heart.
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