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FAITH ALIVE: Mother's Day: An adoptive mom's perspective

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FAITH ALIVE: Mother’s Day: An adoptive mom’s perspective

July 29, 2019October 11, 2025

By Bethany Meola |Catholic News ServiceMy first Mother's Day as a mom was as special as I'd dreamed it would be. My husband got me a bouquet of peonies, a framed picture of our daughter's handprint and matching shirts: Mama Bear and Baby Bear.My heart was filled with joy and gratitude, not least because after…...