Dorthy and Loretta meet ! THE ADOPTION REUNION CHRONICLES!
Loretta with birth Mom Dorthy
What a wonderful journey I have been able to enjoy these last several weeks. Yes, as many of you have guessed, I was able to fly to Atlanta with Mike and drive into Alabama to meet my birth mom, Dorthy and many of my extended family.
Friday, Dorthy and her long time boy-friend Bill met us at the hotel where Mike and I where staying. After trying several times to attach the actual You Tube video here, it failed, please click here for the picture slide show. Please listen to the music.
I was anxious, but very much looking forward to seeing what she looks like. I think she favors my sister, Barbara.
The reunion was both happy and sad. Since my younger sister has passed away, I only had pictures and stories of this beautiful young woman. Her life cut short by bad choices and decisions.
The family met us for lunch on Saturday at Shoney’s restaurant in Dalton, GA. It was attended by more than 23 adults and 4 children. Every one took pictures using cell phones or disposable camera’s.
Mike and I where so happy and blessed to be able to make this meal possible.
We where both greeted with smiles, stories and both regret and praise. I heard again and again stories of being taken and how every one always wanted to know what had happened to Barbara and I.
I brought pictures with me to share with the family and they where well received.
I have many new phone numbers and address and am looking forward to a long relationship with each of them.
I am so looking forward to sharing more life experiences, joys, hopes and dreams with Dorthy and my many extended family members.
Thank you for continuing to follow our journey. I praise God for his blessings and our family.
With Love,
September 8, 2011 @ 3:03 pm
What an amazing adventure Loretta! I am so happy for you and your family. God is so faithful!
Hugs~
Dana
September 9, 2011 @ 2:48 pm
Absolutely awesome pictures. I have tears from looking at them. I can only imagine the emotions you were going through. What a wonderful reunion for all of you!