A Visit with Her Birth Mom
April 21, 2008 by Velvia
Marcie and Drama Queen
Drama Queen had a visit with her birth mom yesterday and it went really well. We had been unable to arrange a visit for almost a year due to coordinating schedules, etc., but now that Marcie has moved closer to us again it makes things easier for everyone. We met for lunch and then Marcie came back to the house and visited for several hours. When you see the two of them together you can really see the resemblance, Drama Queen is a smaller version of her birth mom. She even has the same laugh, it’s uncanny how much they sound alike when they laugh.
Intent on their painting
Drama Queen is taking art lessons and loving it, so she wanted to paint with Marcie. They had a great time, Marcie showed her some new techniques and really encouraged her to delve into it. It was really sweet watching them spend time together, I tried to make myself scarce so they could have some alone time together, but I had to take some pictures. I’ve tried to document all their visits in photos, and I keep a special scrapbook for Drama Queen of photos of her and her birth family. I make CD’s for Marcie of Drama Queen’s photos, so she can keep up with what’s going on with her in pictures too.
Move over Monet!
It’s easy to see where Drama Queen gets her creativity from, the picture they painted together is beautiful! It gives Drama Queen something to aspire to with her art. I’m so glad they finally had a visit, it was overdue for both of them. They really enjoyed spending time together, and we encouraged Marcie to keep in contact more frequently now that she lives closer.
Having an open adoption is wonderful, but it does have it’s drawbacks. Sometimes, it can be very hard on Drama Queen’s emotions, and we try to be very sensitive to that and help her work through them. Fortunately, Marcie is very understanding and she also wants what’s best for DQ, so we are all able to work together to do what’s best for her.
We are grateful for the trust Marcie placed in us in allowing us to adopt Drama Queen and raise her as our own, and we won’t ever forget the sacrifice she made to give Drama Queen a better life.
Have a great night!
Love, Velvia
*** Just in case you’re wondering, I checked with Marcie to make sure she was O.K. with me posting these pictures and blogging about their visit***
The picture they painted together is beautiful. A wonderful reminder of the times they spend together. You can tell by the smiles on their faces how much they both treasure these times.
What a beautiful little girl! She does look so much like her birth mother. I applaud you for having this open relationship, it will be so good for DQ. I love her painting! She is really, really good!
Hugs, Sharon
I’m so glad I found your site! We were both tagged for a six word memoir meme, so that’s how I happened to come here. I loved this post….I’m an adoptive mom too, with two open adoptions…and one closed. I look forward to getting to know you.