Twenty-eight years ago today, You gave birth to me and then you gave me up for adoption.
What can I say?
First, thank you. Your decision brought untold happiness and joy into my life. I am who I am today because you made that life-changing decision. I grew up in a loving family and experienced a large extended family through my school and church. I sat at the feet of godly men and women who challenged me and molded me in to the adult that I am today. Although I was influenced by all these things there are traits and characteristics that I share with no one other than you. I thank you for those things too.
Second, I have never, never felt any ill will towards you and your decision. What good would come from being angry with you? I don’t know if you’ve ever worried about that but know that those fears are unnecessary and misspent.
Third, know that I have and will always love you.
I’ll never know the reasons behind why you gave me up and you owe me no explanations. The reasons you did what you felt you needed to do are yours and yours alone. Just know that I love you and thank you and often pray for you. I think about you every now and then and wonder if you ever think of me. I hope you do.
May you be blessed knowing that you have blessed me.
tune in on the 7th for part 2
Happy Birthday, Michael! I once read that a mother will do what is best for her child. If she is not able to provide adequately, then she knows better than anyone that letting the child go will be the best thing for that child. Thank you for sharing something so personal.
Praise God.
1. That you were born into this world.
2. That you were adopted.
3. That you are my friend.
All these have been a blessing to me, and many others. What a huge difference one decision makes.
We serve a good God, and one that has adopted us as His children, that our earthly parents can no longer compare, but give us a small example of His love.
You are a blessing my friend, happy birthday, again.
Brooke and Brandon,
Thank you guys for commenting. You are two great friends and I am blessed to know you. I think a lot about the people like you who are only in my life because I was adopted by Kay and Tony. I could have ended up anywhere but God guided me and inserted me in this place. Humbling and unbelievable.
Have a great day friends.
I can tell you that your birth mother wanted you to have the best life possible and she was unable to give you that when you were born. She even was willing to quit her job in a feed store in order to be sure she didn’t harm you in any way while carrying you. Her boss found out why she was going to quit and gave her “light” duty so that she could continue to work. What a blessing she was and that wonderful boss of hers at the time. You were blessed in the womb as you have been blessed (as well as dad and I) since you came to us! Praise God.