I'm a bit late with this post. Tuesday, November 30th, was my Adoption Birthday. 42 years ago, my parents got the call that they were getting a baby that day. A little girl. Me.
There was only one problem. She had a bit of a birth defect. My parents asked what it was, as they held hands, both sharing the reciever. Well, her 2nd and 3rd toes are connected. She may grow out of it, but we thought you should know.
After the stunned silence Mama said - that is NOT a problem. Bring her over. They hung up (and so the story goes) after much hugging and crying started to prepare the home.
And a home it is. I am one very lucky girl. I have been blessed with parents that have loved, cherished and supported me from the beginning. There was no anger in our home. It was all about the love. Oh, there were tough times, but we survived because of love and faith.
I often kid Mama that the birth defect they mentioned was much bigger than anyone could imagine. I'm a part of a wonderful extended family of SHORT PEOPLE!! Solid, focused, quiet folks. Yeah - it's like that Sesame Street song, one of these things is not like the other except it has a different ending. I do belong.
Posted by Tammi at December 2, 2004 08:27 AMTammi- What a great post! I have always had a 'feeling' that The Man and I will end up adopting a little girl... I know people that wait SO long to tell children they are adopted, but I would tell her right from the begining...and say, "We chose YOU!"
Happy Adoption B-Day! :)
Happy Adoption Day!
A girl I work with had been trying for years to have a child, but they couldn't. They had also been trying to adopt and got the call in August that they had a baby, but it would be 6 months at least before they could get the child. 2 weeks ago they got the call and were told to meet them at the airport 2 days later, their baby was ready for adoption. (They adopted a Chinese baby). What a wonderful Christmas gift.
I've never in my life seen a person more happy and glowing then her. It made me all warm and fuzzy. I'm so glad there are people like her to adopt kids.
Posted by: Machelle at December 2, 2004 09:37 AMHappy A Day!!!! The toe thing confirms the fact that you are a mutant -- you would have to be, you think alot like me! :)
Posted by: John at December 2, 2004 10:45 AMHappy Adoption Birthday! God and the Angels worked together to put a blessing in a loving home and create a new family!
Congratulations!
Posted by: Lee Ann at December 2, 2004 12:56 PMSo... is that toe thing a handicap, or just a curiosity?
Anyway, this changes nothing. I'm still keeping you ;-)
Posted by: Harvey at December 2, 2004 01:17 PMWow.
I never would have guessed.
On either count. You seem both normal and well-adjusted.
'course, that would have made for an interesting "find" during a foot massage..... :grin:
Posted by: _Jon at December 2, 2004 07:06 PMHappy Adoption Day! And Bou and I are here to keep you surrounded by Short People who care! Enjoy your day!
Posted by: vw bug at December 2, 2004 09:12 PMHappy A-Day, I never knew that you were a muntent! heh heh, short people are nice to have around too but they always give me kinks in my neck. Hope your life is wonderful today.
Posted by: Sean at December 2, 2004 09:18 PMHappy Belated A-Day!
And my boys love your toes!!! :)
Posted by: Boudicca at December 3, 2004 10:15 PM