Posted on December 17, 2010 - by Megan
I loved you before I knew you
Dear Baby
It’s you’re mommy. It’s funny, because we haven’t met yet, and I don’t even know who you are, but I know I’m your mom and your are my baby. I think I’ve known it all along, actually. From the very first time I visited your country when I was only a teenager, I knew I wanted to adopt you. The children I played with and cared for then were whispers of my destiny as your mother.
When your dad and I met, I remember telling him that I wanted to adopt. I wasn’t sure what he would say. I was a little afraid that he wouldn’t understand the part of my heart that was made for you, but he did. Not only did he understand, but God made him with a special place in his heart that looked just like you too.
Not long after we were married, your daddy and I decided to begin trying to find you. We loved each other so much that we couldn’t wait to share our love and bring a new child into our family. So, we started doing all the things parents have to do to adopt. And then, we waited, and we waited, and we waited some more. I know you have been waiting for us too.
Our love for your grew bigger and stronger every day that we waited. We dreamed about all of the special times we would have together as a family. We told everyone we knew that you were coming, we just didn’t know when. We wanted you so much that our hearts ached to be with you. Even though we had never seen your face, you were already a precious part of our family.
On Mother’s Day last year, your daddy gave me a tiny, silky yellow blanket that would someday be yours. Each night, I would hold it close to my heart as I went to sleep, dreaming of the day when I would hold you in my arms. As I lay there in the dark, your daddy would hold my hands in his and we would pray for you. Sometimes, I would cry because I felt like you would never come, but we trusted God to bring you to us at just the right time. That day hasn’t come yet, but we know we are getting close.
I can’t wait for you to get here so you can meet all the wonderful people who have helped bring you home to us. Just like us, they love you so much. You are not just coming home to our family, you are coming home to God’s family.
Daddy and I are coming for you, precious one. May God send his angels to watch over you and protect you until then. I love you more than words can say.
Your mommy
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My name is Megan Hyatt Miller. I'm a little Emmilou Harris, a little Bonnie Rait, and a dash of Paula Dean—mostly because I identify with her unbridled use of butter and ample hips. I am passionate about living and telling a good story. I'm a wife, a stepmom and and an adoptive mom. I am passionate about adoption, racial reconciliation, and creating beauty and a sense belonging for those I love. To learn more, click here. Thanks for stopping by.
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Liberty said:
*tears*
Praying for it to be soon!!!
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December 17, 2010
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Jersey Diva Mom said:
Beautiful post! It so captures the love and the certainty we feel when we know our child is there, and just waiitng for God to sort out the logistics. : )
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December 17, 2010
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Shelia said:
Thank you for wrecking me this morning. In the best possible way. Praying for your little one this morning. And for his mommy. Love you.
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December 17, 2010
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Marilyn Meberg said:
Such a tender message honey…just what your new baby will experience as soon as your arms wrap
around that precious little one.
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December 17, 2010
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Marissa said:
Oh my goodness. Just cried to this. Held our precious baby nephew Ben today and I know that one day soon I will be holding your precious baby and my new little nephew.
Praying so hard for that baby to come home to us!
-Aunt Ris
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December 17, 2010
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Cris Ferreira said:
Megan, I was moved to read this letter, it brought tears to my eyes.
When I read your first posts about this subject a while ago, I had no idea how long God has been preparing you and your husband for this.
You and your family are blessed, so is your soon to be new child.
I pray that He will help you all wait until the right time, and then continue guiding you on the plan He has for you all.
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December 18, 2010
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Tammie Fickas said:
Oh Meg, this brought tears to my eyes. Your heart for this baby is so evident in this post. I hope the search ends soon and you get to bring your precious baby home. Good luck on your race tomorrow.
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December 18, 2010
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katy said:
Meg,
This is so beautiful and I can’t even WAIT to grab hold of your baby who already has been planned for you!
What an amazing picture of Christ to know that you knew him/her to be yours before they even did.
I love you and will be praying for tomorrow’s race! Kick it!
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December 18, 2010
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Caroline said:
My momma-heart is crying, crying, crying. You’ve got it. And then when you have that baby with you (and you will), you’ll love even more than you ever thought you could.
Praying for you right now.