She warms up her cup of coffee that she has been sipping on all morning in the microwave then carries on with mundane post-breakfast tasks – cleaning up the dishes, wiping down the counters, and considering what we will eat for lunch. She is completely unaware of the bomb that I am about to drop in her lap.
Both of these women have contributed to who I am and who my children are, as both blood and love pass through the generations.
Today’s my birthday. For me, it’s usually a time of feeling a special, magical excitement. All through the years of … Continue Reading I’ll Cry If I Want To
For some reason at that time, a crazy idea popped up in my head. (This is not uncommon, just ask my husband!) I wanted to put on my wedding dress and dance with my Dad.
As much as I wondered about my parents as a child, I may have wondered that much more about whether … Continue Reading Oldest of 5
When adoptees want to know about or search for their biological families, some of the first things we are met … Continue Reading Package Deal
Signed, Sealed, Adopted. 