A little bit about open adoption

I wanted to share a little more about open adoption and all the benefits! Its kind of a "soap box" for me so I will try to keep it light and informative : ) !!  The story of Moses is a great example of an open adoption.  Moses' mother was put in a position she could not raise Moses safely.  She trusted God with her son and he was adopted by Pharoah's daughter but she needed someone to nurse him so God made the provision for Moses' birthmom to be apart of his life.  I believe that God saw his mother's heart and orchestrated this open adoption because God himself is the creator of adoption!!!!  In the same way, there are birthmothers who are not in a position to raise their unborn child safely.  It may be finances, relationship issues, maturity, timing or addiction that brings a birthmom to make one of the most the courageous, selfless and loving decision ever made!  Whatever the circumstances, a biological mother is a mother and 99.9% of the time she is in love with her unborn child.  If there are not threats to the well being of the baby, having a relationship with the birthmom I feel (based on talking with those who have participated in open adoption and through personal research) is healthy for the child and biological parents.  The mystery of "where did I come from?" is answered and the birthmother's/birthparents' concern for the well being of her/their child and its safety is put at ease.  In voluntary adoptions, the journey should not feel like a punishment.  I feel it should be a celebration of growth for both the birthparents and the adoptive parents.  There is no easy equation of what an open adoption looks like!  Its as unique as the individuals! But I know adoption is God's heart and I believe open adoption is also close to His heart!