I've never felt like I have had much of a motherly instinct but my time spent in Ghana has slowly proved me wrong.
I first realized it when one of the U12 players told me "Claire, you are going to be a good mother" When I kind of laughed and asked why,he said "You would do anything for us and we aren't even your children"
Corny-yes; but true. I would do anything for these kids.
There is such a need for mothers around the world. There are so many children looking for someone to fill that space where their mother should be. Deep down, I know there is no replacement for a mother and I know that what I am doing does not even begin to resemble the unbelievable unconditional love someones own mother gives-but I will try.
I just can't wait for the day I can officially adopt one of these kids and fill the role to the best of my ability-despite the fact it will never be as good as their real mother.
Until then- I will continue to love these children more than I love myself.
Happy Mother's Day!
P.S. Today I gave out my first business card that wasn't written on a scrap piece of paper...pretty exciting!!!
Amazing smoothies:
Me and Vero:
Me and Precious: my youngest sister
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