http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/inspirational-corner-f16/-t1.htm Giving those who are adopting or fostering the inspiration and motivation needed Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:43:29 GMT 10 http://i62.servimg.com/u/f62/12/62/27/89/110.gif http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/inspirational-corner-f16/-t1.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/inspirational-corner-f16/legacy-of-an-adopted-child-t277.htm Eve Once there were two women who never knew each other. One you do not remember, the other you call mother. Two different lives, shaped to make your one... One became your guiding star, the other became your sun. The first gave you life and the second taught you to live it. The first gave you a need for love, and the second was there to give it. One gave you a nationality, the other gave you a name. One gave you a seed of talent, the other gave you an aim. One gave you emotions, ... Inspirational Corner Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:43:03 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/inspirational-corner-f16/legacy-of-an-adopted-child-t277.htm#2100 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/inspirational-corner-f16/legacy-of-an-adopted-child-t277.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/inspirational-corner-f16/adoption-poem-daydreaming-t14954.htm Carmen WOW!!! I had to share this poem I came across. We don't often talk about our husband's emotions about adoption so thought this was so perfect! Written by a father in waiting .... Daydreaming From Tom Fisher I stepped into her room today Knowing she’s not there This waiting for referral Is more than one can bear But taking in the moment I sit down on the floor And dream of her here with me When waiting is no more. A little giggle fills the air As I rub her feet I place my ... Inspirational Corner Fri, 05 Feb 2010 08:43:29 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/inspirational-corner-f16/adoption-poem-daydreaming-t14954.htm#167473 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/inspirational-corner-f16/adoption-poem-daydreaming-t14954.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/inspirational-corner-f16/the-gift-of-life-t6040.htm Ilze
I didn’ t give you the gift of life
But in my heart I know
The love I feel is deep and real
As if it had been so

For us to have each other
Is like a dream come true!
No, I didn’ t give you
The gift of life
Life gave me the gift of you

- Author Unknown]]> Inspirational Corner Mon, 11 May 2009 06:40:44 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/inspirational-corner-f16/the-gift-of-life-t6040.htm#62327 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/inspirational-corner-f16/the-gift-of-life-t6040.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/inspirational-corner-f16/the-chosen-heart-t2017.htm Ilze Longing for a child to love I' d wish upon the stars above In my heart I always knew A part of me was meant for you I think how happy we will be Once I adopt you and you adopt me A dream of all the joy you' ll bring Imagining even the littlest things The way it will feel to hold you tight & tuck you in every night The drawings on the refrigerator door Childhood toys across the floor The favourite stories read again and again Hours of games with make-believe ... Inspirational Corner Sun, 16 Nov 2008 12:19:58 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/inspirational-corner-f16/the-chosen-heart-t2017.htm#16435 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/inspirational-corner-f16/the-chosen-heart-t2017.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/inspirational-corner-f16/inspirational-qoutes-t2639.htm Lilian Keep on going and the chances are you will stumble on something, perhaps when you are least expecting it. I have never heard of anyone stumbling on something sitting down. Charles F. Kettering Lead the life that will make you kindly and friendly to everyone about you, and you will be surprised what a happy life you will lead. Charles M. Schwab Far away there in the sunshine are my highest aspirations. I may not reach them, but I can look up and see their ... Inspirational Corner Sun, 21 Dec 2008 10:29:52 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/inspirational-corner-f16/inspirational-qoutes-t2639.htm#23055 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/inspirational-corner-f16/inspirational-qoutes-t2639.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/inspirational-corner-f16/o-lord-t2643.htm Ilze who will be strong enough to know when he is weak,
and brave enough to face himself when he is afraid,
one who will be proud and unbending in honest defeat,
and humble and gentle in victory."]]> Inspirational Corner Mon, 22 Dec 2008 09:37:40 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/inspirational-corner-f16/o-lord-t2643.htm#23107 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/inspirational-corner-f16/o-lord-t2643.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/inspirational-corner-f16/rainbows-t1989.htm Lilian Rainbows Thank you God for the pain that, like rain, when filtered through sunshine paints a rainbowgiving life a touch of beauty, while reminding me of your promise that you would never again destroy mankind through a flood. And that I need to remember because sometimes I feel overwhelmed by floods which threaten to engulf me and destroy me, and leave me sore afraidwhen my cries for help seem lost in the storm. And then behind me where I couldn't ... Inspirational Corner Thu, 13 Nov 2008 13:43:26 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/inspirational-corner-f16/rainbows-t1989.htm#16208 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/inspirational-corner-f16/rainbows-t1989.htm http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/inspirational-corner-f16/a-promise-t278.htm Eve I Promise..... To hold you, feed you, change you and bathe you as you enter your new life. I Promise..... To comfort you, love you, talk to you and cherish your being in my life. I Promise..... To play with you, encourage you to roll over, give you something to smile for, make you reach as you crawl and cheer as you take your first step. I Promise….. To guide you in school, color with you, help you study for tests, answer questions about dating, and reassure you when your best friend ... Inspirational Corner Thu, 31 Jul 2008 17:44:10 GMT http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/inspirational-corner-f16/a-promise-t278.htm#2101 http://www.ourpreciousmoments.org/inspirational-corner-f16/a-promise-t278.htm