The Adoption Reunion Chronicles — Balancing the past with the Present
Today’s post is not unlike my other chronicles in this journey of finding out who my birth mother is and the circumstances in which she found herself at age 14.
Before I continue, I do need to correct something. My birth mother’s language and very thick southern accent coupled with there are times I know she doesn’t even comprehend what I am saying, my last name at birth was BONE not Vone, I had to repeat it several times and verify with Marissa.
I spoke with Dorthy twice yesterday. I was proud that she allowed me to have my space while I “digested” if you will the information I found in the non-identifying information report given to me by the Georgia Adoption Reunion Registry.
I am thankful that Marissa, our social worker called to let me know some of the items contained in the report. She knew it would forever change me. Indeed it has.
I have never felt as if I where better than anyone else. Quiet the contrary. I want to maintain a servants heart and continue to serve the Lord as if I’m the only Jesus some will ever see. Yes it is an older Christian song sung by Steve Green, but the words ring true in my heart.
I now have to keep reminding myself of the poor economic situation and lack of education Dorthy had. The report says that she finished 6th grade when in fact she only finished 5th grade. Most of the children didn’t fair any better.
Even her mother had at best a 2nd grade education.
If you are a reader and just think that there is only fate or Karma, please start over, read our story from the beginning and allow your heart to be open to truth.
Truth is, since the very beginning of my life and from now until the end of my life the Lord’s hand has been on my heart and life. It is so clear how he has placed people, circumstances and angels in my path to guide and direct me for his glory.
My life verse: Jeremiah 29-14 “I (the Lord) know the plans I have made for you (not your plans, mine). Plans to give you a hope (even when you don’t see it) and a purpose (my purpose) to prosper you (provide your needs) and not harm you (allow me to have control) when you seek me you shall find me when you seek me with all of your heart.”
Pray the Lord will give me the words I need to continue this journey with hope, love and give him praise in all that I do.
August 25, 2011 @ 4:34 pm
I know what you or some might think about a child having children….you need to think back in those times…my mother married at 15 and only had probably a 8th grade education….and her mother probably the same…these were the times then…and her southern accent is thick to you because your not used to it…and on top of this she is old….we southern girls get even lazy-er in our old age…..
Oh…and I bet she's having trouble understanding you has well…LOL