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may i speak as the one who's in your mother's position in an attempt to add some healing your broken heart right now?

i'm the guardian and primary caretaker of my two year old nephew. it's the year anniversary of his coming to me.

his parents showed the utmost love for him by recognizing that they couldn't care for him. that took more love and concern for the best of that child, then just keeping him there and his seeing, being exposed to things that he wouldn't understand and could be harmful. neither one can care for him. they loved him enough to keep him safe and well. HOW WONDERFUL! THAT'S TRUE LOVE!!!!!

here's another thing...he too calls me mom. he started it on his own and i actually thought of correcting him until i spoke with the professionals and they said not to. he sees my daughter calling me mom and he knows that's my role in his life and he needs to fit in in that way. having said that, i want to go further to say...when he sees his mama, my heart swells with emotion by the look on his face of pure love and adoration. i may be mom, but he knows who his mama is and God only knows his love for her...it's immense. the same is with my husband and his daddy. we all have our individual roles...that can't be replaced! i'm sure it's the same there.

you know what your post says to me? you love your child...more than alot of ppl do. i admire you as i admire few. God bless you. how blessed is your child to have THAT many children to love????

kd