Mommy

I did not think that word would be used so quickly

I did not think that word would be necessarily used at all

I am only 21, but still look like I’m 14

I thought friend, and sister would be the names given to me

But today, today, I received a new name

Today I became “mommy” to my sweet Benoit

When I heard that word, and saw the smirk 

My heart grew, making room for all the love
That a mother has for her child

I have only known Benoit for a short time

I know very little about him

He knows very little about me

We cannot communicate very well due to the language barrier

But all of that does not matter

God has placed me at Noel for a purpose  

I am sure there are many things He will call me to do while I am here

But for now I believe he has given me this role

I am now a mommy to Rwandan boy

And my heart could not be any more full 

Photo by Alison