Madonna Reflects on Years-Long Journey to Adopt Daughter Mercy James in Heartfelt Birthday Post | Madonna, Mercy James | Just Jared: Celebrity News and Gossip

Madonna reflected on the struggle of adopting her daughter, Mercy James, in a heartfelt message celebrating her 19th birthday.

On Wednesday (January 22), the 66-year-old Queen of Pop took to social media to share a slew of photos of her daughter, who is entering her last year as a teen.

In a message that accompanied the post, Madonna praised Mercy James as “the most sensible of all my children.” She also described the process of bringing her home.

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“Happy Birthday Chifundo-AKA-Mercy James! You are such a special soul,” Madonna wrote in a message shared on her Instagram story. “When I met you, you were a tiny baby, underneath a mosquito net in an orphanage in Malawi. You were very sick with Malaria but you pulled through. I whispered in your ear that I would do my best to give you a home as soon as possible.”

Madonna continued, writing, “4 1/2 years later after battling with the Supreme Court in Malawi because they did not allow divorced women to adopt children. You came to live with us. You arrived with your hand in your mouth silent and refusing to speak. Who knew that you would grow up to be the kindest person with the biggest heart and the most infectious laugh.”

“A talented musician- an accomplished photographer and honestly, the most sensible of all my children. You are the one that everyone goes to for advice, or a shoulder to cry on. You hold a special place in the heart of everyone that knows you. Especially me,” she concluded.

The hitmaker is a mom to six – Lourdes Leon, 28, Rocco, 24, David Banda, 19, Mercy James, 19 and 12-year-old twins Estere and Stella.

Check out a rare photo of the happy family!