I am thrilled and honored to share that I am part of a small group of photographers and mothers participating around the world in a project called “Letters to Our Daughters.” Each month we will be blogging photos and a letter to our little girls. I will be linking to another photographer in the group each month and they will do the same…so feel free to follow our little ‘chain’ of links…there are some incredibly talented ladies participating and I am so excited to see their posts as well. So now to begin…letters to my daughters. One at home and one waiting in China. This month’s letter is to my girl already home…as today is her birthday…what a special way to start
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My Love,
Happy Birthday! Five years ago today you came into the world. I wish I could say I was there to hear your first cry…but I was not. We didn’t meet until you were 6 months old. But another woman was there. And though I think of her often…it is today I think of her the most. I owe her more than I could ever repay. She has given me my greatest gift. You. She loved you enough to give you life. She sacrificed her body for 9 months and carried you inside her. And I know she is thinking of you today. Remembering the baby girl she gave birth to five years ago. I know nothing about her…but I think I can guess a few things just by knowing you. I can guess she is beautiful. I can guess she has a strong will. I can guess she is has a good sense of humor. I wonder if you got your cute little ears from her? I wonder so many things. And I know she wonders about you too. And I wish she could see the girl you have become. I wish she knew the absolute bliss it is to watch you grow and just be you every day. What it is like to be loved by you. I feel so lucky that I get to be the one who does…but it makes me sad that she doesn’t. You are such a bright light…and everyone who knows you is taken by it. And I know part of that light about you is from her…and I love her for it. Though we may never know her…she is still apart of you. And a part of our family. I love you more than words can say. And I thank God everyday that I get to be your mommy. I am the lucky one.
Mom
Now here is the fun part…follow the link chain and go check out Rashmi Pappu | Alexandria VA, Washington DC!
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Oh my. My sister and I are sitting here balling our eyes out! This is amazing and what an INCREDIBLE woman you are to share this with us but most importantly your daughter! I am honored to be in this group with you and can’t wait to get to know your sweet princess more!
This is beautiful and worded so wonderfully. I share these same feelings.
Oh Jess! Such profound words you’ve shared. You are such an inspiration — as a mother, friend, and photographer. I am so thrilled to be participating in this project with you and to get to know you and your precious girls even more. What a beautiful family you have. xoxoxo
Five sentences in and I could no longer see through the tears. I am moved so profoundly by this letter as I am a child of adoption. Every year on my birthday, my mom and I take a moment to celebrate my birth-mother so your stunningly written letter is particularly special to this happy reader. I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to read this, and so happy to be a part of this project with you.
What a captivating love letter. No doubt your sweet daughter will treasure this always. So glad to be collaborating with you. xo
Jess, it’s an absolute privilage to be in this project with you. I adore this first letter to your sweet girl and I’m already looking forward to reading the next one. <3
I am covered in tears wth no tissues on sight! Your little girl is a lucky one! I’ve never met you in person, Jess but I can feel you have an enormous heart filled with love. This letter took my breath away and so did the beautiful image your paired it up with. You are an inspiration. I am so excited for your new little girl to arrive to her loving home. She doesn’t know what a beautiful life awaits her. Oh, and I don’t want to forget to say Happy 5th birthday to your sweet big girl!
Oh Jess, you brought me to tears. She is going to treasure this letter forever. Happy Birthday sweet girl! Lots of love – xoxo
Jess, I started tearing up at your third sentence and then the tears kept coming. Your sweet and beautiful child is the lucky one too. Happy Birthday to all of you. xo
Jess, this is so special, and heartwarming and heartbreaking all at the same time – you made me cry such happy tears – your daughter is so blessed to have you – Happy Birthday to your little 5 year old sweetie x
just beautiful.
Your words have touched me so deeply today… Your love for your daughter is beyond words, and I love that you share it with your readers. Happy Birthday to your sweet Miss P.
Happy Happy birthday to your sweet little girl Jess. I am in tears reading your letter. What a special gift she is indeed.. and yes, i can so imagine her birth mama thinking about her today too.. wondering how she is doing, and how she looks, and how she talks. I can’t wait for you to bring her sister home soon. I am so grateful to have met you because of this circle of letters. xoxo