I'm sure some thought she would give up or even have the child put away. And she helped us love Sarah. Anyone who came in contact with Jan and Sarah was better because of the contact. There is something about a mother's love that seems to transcend normal, everyday love. A mother's love, that is, a real mother's love knows no limits.
Mothers love the good, the bad and the ugly.
Mothers love perfect little babies, as well as the retarded, the deformed, even, the still born. I believe a mother's love is a portrait of God's love for us. God loves the good, the bad and the ugly. God loves the mis-shapen. I don't have a profound sermon today.