My Relinquishment Before you were born I bonded with you. Before they took you away from me, I fell in love with you. You were born into a world not knowing what was going on. Your tiny little eyes opened slightly and I saw your first day's dawn. You slept in my arms as I rocked you. I sang to you and your cries were hushed. I would have to sign your relinquishment papers shortly, and I suddenly felt so rushed. I wept the first time I held you, my silent smile revealed my joy. I wanted to keep you forever, you were my Angel, my own baby girl. I went to the Court House to sign my name for some papers that said you weren't mine. That day I relinquished my rights, but my love for you will last through out time! There was a ceremony at the Court House. The Major blessed us and I cried. That day you were going to leave me. That day a part of me died! Right before you left my arms, I whispered in your little tiny ear. I said, "I will always love you" as I wiped away my tears. I tell people about you with so much pride. One day you'll be told the story of how you came into this world. How you were given your adoptive family, by the choice of a brave teenage girl! But sometimes I don't feel so brave, I feel scared and want to run far away. There is one thing that keeps me strong. That's the Faith that you will know me and love me someday soon! Bonnie Geddes Special thanks to Bosset for creating this wonderful set for me. Music is by Elton John's "Sacrifice" obtained at FindMidis Thank you for respecting the Copyright Laws.