Comments on: Tomorrow’s my birthday…

By: Pauly

Pauly — Tue, 09 Aug 2005 13:57:58 +0000

Been busy and haven’t had a chance to catch up on the Blog. THis posting is the first one I’ve read. What a way to start. Its such a pleasure to be included in this belated celebration of life via this Blog and my friendship with Mike. This is just grande.

By: Dianne

Dianne — Sun, 07 Aug 2005 07:03:55 +0000

Dear Birthmom Too:

You are so very lucky to know your daughter is happy, healthy and thriving. I never knew this with Mike and the pain of that was more than I can describe in words and it stayed with me in my heart for nearly 36 years. I know now that I made the right decision in 1969 as difficult as it was, I did it for my son. Knowing now that he was raised by two wonderful people that he adores, has given me the comfort and release of some of the pain. As I do not the circumstances for your decision I can say to you that there will always be regret and even guilt but please be assured that in your heart you also made the right decision for your daughter – that in itself should ease your pain. You must thrive and be strong for one day you also may get the wonderful opportunity to hold her in your arms again. Many years ago, I changed my hurt to hope and yes, it does get easier to deal with the pain.

By: A Birthmom Too

A Birthmom Too — Sun, 07 Aug 2005 03:38:11 +0000

Dianne

Does it ever stop hurting?

Went thru adoption... Most days it's ok. I know my daughter is happy, healthy and thriving. It's an open adoption... and so I keep it firmly in my mind that she is doing good.

And that works... most days.

But...If I even start to talk about her...or I remember how it felt to hold her...
I can't breath.

Please tell me... does it ever stop feeling like this?

By: Carol Boylan

Carol Boylan — Fri, 05 Aug 2005 08:58:21 +0000

Happy Birthday Mike…I knew the cards were on the way….I was with Dianne when she picked them out…took awhile…Looking forward to meeting you when you come to Nova Scotia!!

By: ewarz

ewarz — Fri, 05 Aug 2005 00:48:27 +0000

definatly the best gift ever. happy brithday bro!!

By: big_almac

big_almac — Thu, 04 Aug 2005 23:56:47 +0000

WOW – what more can be said

By: Karin

Karin — Thu, 04 Aug 2005 21:21:27 +0000

Oh my God, Mike. I can only imagine how you must of felt. It brought tears to my eyes! Happy early birthday! It’s mine tomorrow as well. I am so happy that things turned out this way for you. I know exactly what it means and how it feels. After having a recent successful reunion and many talks and visits with my own birthmother, it’s just such a sense of happiness and closure to all of those unanswered questions and feelings that you and I (and other adoptees) grow up with. And Dianne – I hope you realize what an exceptional person you are! What an awesome gift you have given Mike – not only the cards, but …yourself – at this time. Enjoy many happy times to come on this journey.

By: Kell

Kell — Thu, 04 Aug 2005 18:49:21 +0000

Beautiful, simply beautiful. sniff…sniff

By: DianneDianne

DianneDianne — Thu, 04 Aug 2005 18:19:24 +0000

So glad you liked my special gift to you Son! Every year on your birthday, I would think of what I wanted to say to you if we would ever meet again. I am so glad we have found eachother and I can’t wait to hold you in my arms again..you have probably gained a little weight since 1969 ..lol Take care Son and have a grand 36th Birthday!!

By: prairiewoman

prairiewoman — Thu, 04 Aug 2005 16:45:30 +0000

oops, can’t resist this one. Carol carries a murse. I thought she was over that years ago.