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Diva


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Many years ago when I was very young (in the early 60s) I became pregnant by a successful, bright, and handsome young man.  In those days it was illegal to end a pregnancy by abortion even if I had wanted to, and there was no thought of a marriage between the young man and me. So, one snowy CHristmas evening she was born.  I named her AnnElizabeth after my maternal grandmother who was the woman I admired most in the world.  I kissed AnnElizabeth goodby, and prayed that she would have a happy life with two parents who would give her every advantage.  Oh I thought of her often, but never obsessed over her or her whereabouts.  As time went on I had no idea whether she was alive, and I made no attempt to contact her, believing that would not be fair to her adoptive parents.  Still I loved her and hoped she had found happiness and a good life.

On the 31st of March, this year, I received an email containing one question: "Does the 25th of December mean anything to you besides CHristmas Day?"  My knees buckled and my breath quickened.   After a 28-year search, she had found me on Classmates.com of all places.  She had her birth certificate so she knew my name.  My dear child, AnnElizabeth, named Jillian Ann by her adoptive parents is alive.  She holds no resentment.  We instantly realized that we are carbon copies of one another...physically as well as mentally and spiritually.  We are forming a loving relationship; that of friend, mother, daughter all in one.

Her parents did give her every advantage.  Her early life was spent traveling the world.  She is bright, educated, self-assured, happy, witty.  Just a peach of a gal!


I have two lovely granddaughter ages 12 and 19.  I am getting to know them as well, along with my son-in-law Steven.    Jill's adoptive mother passed away four years ago, and though I could never replace her, I am looking forward to having my daughter and my grandchildren close to my heart for the rest of my life.  My two sons are thrilled with having a new "sis."  They have known about her for many years, but, like me, never expected that she would come into our lives.

Jill is coming to San Antonio to visit in a few days.  I cannot tell all of you how excited I am.

Miracles do happen dear MIP friends.  Believe me they do.

Diva

-- Edited by Diva on Monday 1st of June 2009 07:42:12 AM

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Oh wow, Diva. The beginning of your post, I was thinking it was me!!! I was born Dec 24 1972....I've done a bit of searching but not wholeheartedly...

This is great news and thank you for sharing this with us!!!! I love to hear reunited stories with a happy ending!!!!!

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Diva!!  How cool is that???  Wow!!
Grandma eh?  (snicker)
You must be so excited.  I'm really happy for you, my friend heart.gif

Christy

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WOW!!!! That is such a BEAUTIFUL story!!!!! Oh WOW!!!!  I am so happy for you!!!!

What a MIRACLE!!!!!

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Diva how can u call a miracle * off topic * I am so happy for you . I cannot imagine how u are feeling right now  , but I know it must be great . enjoy  Louise

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That's the kind of event my imagination just loves...things of joy and happiness.
Smile big Diva....Bigger!!

(((((hugs))))) smile

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What a BRILLIANT story Diva. I was having a rotten morning and reading this has lifted me right up, so thank you for sharing your joy and happiness biggrin.gif

Love and hugs

Ness xx



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thank you for bringing this wonderful story here to us!! Its a great way to start the week- J.

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This is amazingly awesome, Diva! Very happy and thrilled for you!

Thank you so much for sharing this with us :)

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Wahhh.... I'm crying. Such a beautiful story, and yes, a miracle.

Thank you for sharing.

Blessings,
Lou

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Thanks Diva

Your share was inspiring.  So happy for your joy.

Please keep us updated

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Beautiful and inspiring!  Thank you for sharing!

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Diva,

I am so proud for the both of you. What a beautiful story. Miracles do happen!!!!!!!

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(((((Diva))))), thank you for sharing your joy.  There IS joy.

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Wow, how cool and I had no idea you were adopted seren...

Everything always turns out right in the end doesn't it?

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ahhhh I know how much your kiddo's mean to you, and now you have even more!

She is also very fortunate to have you also uno! I am so happy for you Diva.

love,debilyn

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Diva, what a wonderful, uplifting story.  I am so excited for you.  Keep us posted on how the visit goes.

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OMG!!!!!!

Having had the pleasure of meeting you myself, Diva, I can just picture how amazingly thrilled you are at the prospect!!! And two granddaughters to boot.

All I can say is How Many Days Before They Come? The anticipation would kill me wink.gif

Keep us posted, pun intended.

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(((((Diva)))),

I'm so excited for you!  Now remember it's a grandma's perogative to spoil the grandchildren as much as she wants too!  Enjoy the visit.  Much love and blessings to you and your new family.  Love to you furry friends too.

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Diva,

How very inspiring and such hopefulness and encouragement to read such beauty in the making.

Thank you, I feel so blessed by your sharing of this amazing reunion and finding of loving hearts.

Delightful.

Suzannah
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Thanks all of you for your wonderful responses.

With caring, Diva

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