This bookmark has really got me thinking about adoption and parenthood and a future that is unknown. This bookmark has so many metaphors and meanings. If you aren't into sentimental and corny then you probably should not read any further. Can you use a bookmark as a metaphor for adoption? Is that even possible, a 2 x 4 laminated piece of paper colored by a small child for his mom, and adoption? I think so. This is to me is an example of all the lives that are weaved together by adoption. It is a tapestry of colors(emotions) drawn by this child, to create something that is beautiful. It is not just us, the family who adopts and lives happily ever after(or so we hope), but a family that also must make the decision to choose adoption for their child, the loss they will experience. I think to truly understand adoption you must grieve WITH the birthmom/family that is having to make this choice. By grieve I don't mean be judgmental, but prayerfully respect the emotions they must be feeling, and the love they have in their hearts to consider adoption. When I found this bookmark, I was sad for the mother who didn't have it anymore. From my perspective, this bookmark is precious, and beautiful and I know she too feels this too. I understand the loss associated with it. Today, I would like to remember in my prayers(and I hope you do too) all women who are struggling with the decision to choose between adoption and parenting. May God be their light, and lead them to do what is best for their child.
For me the bookmark also symbolized hope. Hope that I would be a mom. After I photoshopped out the face, it got me thinking. One day, I hope their is a picture of my child. Right now it is fuzzy, but it will come into focus eventually.
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