Nearly 7 months ago our world changed instantly when Turner Cantrell Satterfield was born into this world. The joy we felt when we laid eyes on our beautiful baby boy was indescribable. Just as special as holding our son for the first time was meeting his birthmother, “C”.
There was such a mix of emotions we never dreamed we’d experience. We were filled with such joy and gratitude for her decision to give us her baby; but, at the same time, we felt such deep pain in knowing how difficult this was for her. We know this decision wasn’t easy for “C”. Her love for our little boy has been a constant reminder of God’s love for us. Despite the enormous pain it caused him, he gave up his only son so that we might have everlasting life. Turner’s birthmother put aside her great pain and grief to do what was best for her son, and made a very similar sacrifice. We never want Turner to forget the unconditional love she had for him at that moment.
Though Turner’s birth mother knows he is loved and is happy, she will always have emptiness in her heart. So will countless other birthmothers who choose adoption. To honor these women’s courage and sacrifice, and to celebrate just how special these kinds of mothers are, our adoption agency will host a Birthmother’s Retreat this weekend. The special weekend will be a celebration of their decision, a time of ministry, healing, and well-deserved pampering.
There was such a mix of emotions we never dreamed we’d experience. We were filled with such joy and gratitude for her decision to give us her baby; but, at the same time, we felt such deep pain in knowing how difficult this was for her. We know this decision wasn’t easy for “C”. Her love for our little boy has been a constant reminder of God’s love for us. Despite the enormous pain it caused him, he gave up his only son so that we might have everlasting life. Turner’s birthmother put aside her great pain and grief to do what was best for her son, and made a very similar sacrifice. We never want Turner to forget the unconditional love she had for him at that moment.
Though Turner’s birth mother knows he is loved and is happy, she will always have emptiness in her heart. So will countless other birthmothers who choose adoption. To honor these women’s courage and sacrifice, and to celebrate just how special these kinds of mothers are, our adoption agency will host a Birthmother’s Retreat this weekend. The special weekend will be a celebration of their decision, a time of ministry, healing, and well-deserved pampering.
Please keep these women in your prayers and pray that God will continue to comfort them and give them peace all the days of their lives.
"C" and Turner. They have the same hands
The 1st time we held our beautiful baby boy.
