On the other side of the world does she remember and wonder?
We share a daughter.
I think of your birth mother often but especially on this day...the day of your birth.
I know very little about her except that
she tried for a while to keep you, Grace.
And I believe she loved you very much.
I wish I could meet this woman some day and tell her what you're like.
I know she'd be incredibly proud...
Could she have ever dreamed that her beautiful baby girl would become
a sensitive, thoughtful, smart, joyful, compassionate and funny 9 year old?
Who loves to laugh, play games, dance, draw and create.
Grace is a wonderful friend and sister, daughter and Granddaughter.
Those who meet her, never forget her.
Happy Birthday!
You are 9.
May all your hopes and dreams come true on this special day...my sweet, sweet Grace.
As we celebrate your day of birth I also honor this woman who gave you life 9 years ago in China,
and say thank you...
You are 9.
May all your hopes and dreams come true on this special day...my sweet, sweet Grace.
As we celebrate your day of birth I also honor this woman who gave you life 9 years ago in China,
and say thank you...
21 kind words:
Not sure I've commented here before, but I love your blog!
Happy Birthday Grace I hope you have a fun one!!!
Gail - this post is nothing less than STUNNING!!! That last shot of Grace is breathtaking! Wishing your beautiful girl a very happy 9th birthday!
XOXO Lots of love! Jill
Happy b-day, Grace! You know what I love most about this post, Gail? In that last shot you can TOTALLY see how much she loves the photographer!
What a sweet and beautiful post! Grace is such a lovely girl -- hope she has a fabulous birthday! Being 9 is so much fun!
Janet
Happy Birthday Grace. You wrote such a beautiful post. I am sure her birth mother would be so proud.
Happy Birthday Grace! I hope you have a fabulous day celebrating. Gail... the words you used to describe your daughter are perfect in every way. She truly is such a sweet, loving soul.
Love these shots! They are amazing...
xoxo
Happy Birthday Grace! You are beautiful on the inside and out. Have a fabulous fun filled day!
Simply amazing...
Just a beautiful post Gail for a beautiful 9 year old girl!!! That last picture just makes me speechless!
Such a beautiful tribute to your precious girl and the lady who gave her life. I always feel like I "know" Grace. Your posts describe her so well and your photos seem to capture her true essence. I hope that nine is her funnest year yet. (I loved nine with Paige :) PS- The last picture is my favorite of her! Framer!
Happy Birthday to your sweet girl! Adorable pictures!
Happy Birthday Grace! You look Beautiful in these pictures! I hope you have a very wonderful and special 9th birthday!
God Bless~
-Kirstie Bikakis
Happy Birthday Grace - I have loved watching you grow more beautiful the past few years.
Happy, Happy Birthday Grace...hope you had a great day!!
Happy Birthday Grace! Wishing you many more happy birthdays!
Happy Birthday Grace! These images are amazing!
I hope Grace had a wonderful birthday celebration!!
She is such a beautiful girl....and these photos show us both her inner and outer beauty!
Hope that Nine is a wonderful year for Miss Grace!
Have a great night~
xoxo,
Lisa
PS. Love the picture above of the chairs on the beach. Can't wait to see more from your vacation!!
I LOVE this post and was thinking of doing something similar tomorrow on SJ's real birthday so I hope it's ok if I mirror some of your thoughts. I think about my girls' birth moms too and wonder if they remember but then of course they do. What mother forgets her child? I pray they all know how very much loved their children are. Blessings and happy to a very beautiful Grace!!!
XOXO
Her birth mother probably dreamed of a better life for her daughter.
You dreamed of a daughter.
Grace probably has no idea that she is the fulfillment of someone else's dreams, but she is a lovely girl.
Happy Birthday!
Ruby
Happy birthday, Grace!
Every time I see your pics of Grace, it's almost like I could look into the future and see her in a catwalk in Paris... or see her in the pages of magazines. You capture her so beautifully!
Beautiful post Gail!
Happy Birthday sweet Grace!! I hope the year ahead is filled with all things fun and fabulous for you!
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