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March 22, 2002
My dearest birthmother,
On February 22, 2002, I
found out something that has shed a new chapter in my life. I found
out that you had written me a non-identifying letter. I know 25 years
is a long time for you to wait on word from me, and 4 years since I
replied to your letter written on my 21st birthday. I have always
wonders about you, if I had any siblings and many, many questions but
the most important thing I want you to know, is the day I read your
letter, was one of the greatest moments in my life! I want to thank
you for everything! A pregnancy at age 16 must have been difficult,
and I have prayed to God my whole life that I would get the chance to
tell you thanks and that I have always loved you! Reading the letter
meant a lot to me! I cried (tears of joy) through the whole letter. It
has answered a lot of questions and eased my curiosity. But most of
all, it has filled a void in my heart!
My life has been filled
with many blessings. I have wonderful adoptive parents, an admirable
older brother, and a good life. My parents told me about being adopted
when I was about 8 years old. Of course I had many questions, but I
was, at the best age for my parents to tell me. I grew up in the
catholic school system and was active in sports. I had blond curly
hair, which eventually turned dark brown and crystal blue eyes. I
showed a creative flair at a very early age, which would lead to a
significant part of my life. I was an average student, A's, B's and
C's. I also played soccer and baseball. As I grew older, I have
focused on my talents. As a 5th grader, I was drawing at the high
school level, and was the youngest child to have received a
scholarship for high school students to the St. Louis Art Museum. In
high school, I wrestled, ran track and cross country, and was active
in many sports. I also had a talent for music and sang for choirs and
bands. I graduated with honors with the high school art award and
proceeded to Meramec Community Collage for two years. While at Meramec,
I was trying to establish myself in the college to help teach art
classes, until I was offered a large scholarship to a reputable art
.college. I graduated from the Kansas City Art Institute on May of
2000 with a double major of design and illustration.
I am now working as a
"Production Technological Coordinator" and head designer for a large
dental lab. I am single but currently dating a sweet young lady. I am
in great health, 20/13 eye sight, about 5' 10" tall, and 175 Ibs. As
far as what I look like, well, a lot of people tell me that I resemble
a young Tom Hanks from the movie "Splash" and "Big." I am still very
active in sports. Baseball has always been one of my favorite sports
and I continue to play on many competitive leagues. I am still a
member of the catholic church and I always have prayed for you as
well.
All the words you have
written to me thus far have lifted my heart and have filled my life
with joy because I know that you care, and Theresa and Christopher are
very much in my heart as well. I too would like it very much to meet
them (and you) some day. My parents are currently in the process of
signing a few papers that would allow us to take another step to
meeting if you so wish to. I am grateful for all you have done, for my
life as well as the lives of others that you counsel with a crisis
pregnancy. I do not have any regrets, except for the fact that I feel
bad for having you to wait so long to hear from me.
I have a wide variety of
hobbies. I too enjoy the computer. However, I am horrible at math, I
enjoy web page design, and have design many logos, billboard ads and
various other icons for large companies as well. I love to paint,
draw, shoot color and black and white photography, write poetry, music
and lyrics. I also love camping, hiking, , fly fishing, skiing,
rollerblading, baseball, hockey and football as well. I love
adventure, I love life.
I have lived in St. Louis
most my life, except for college which I spent 3 years in Kansas City.
In Kansas City, I met a really good friend of mine who is adopted too.
It was in our discussions when she told me I may have more information
that I could retrieve. I am very happy that I took her advise!
Catholic Services have been excellent with working with me this far. I
have told my parents about this letter, and they are very supportive
in my decisions. They are wonderful.
Your words will always
stay with my heart. Your love will always be held, and your kindness
will never be forgotten. You are and will always be a large part of my
life. You always have been a very special person to me. It sounds like
you have a great family and I will continue to prey for them as well.
I love you very much and I hope that we can eventually meet some day.
Take care and God Bless!
All my love,
Your Birthson. |
