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My Two Mothers

May 30, 2018 Diane Dresback
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Motherhood can come in many shapes and forms and can last for varying periods of time. It often means doing what's best for the child regardless of the pain for the adult. 

Terri and Millie did not share the same generation. They were born over 2,600 miles apart. As children, they experienced contrasting family dynamics and backgrounds. Their formal education and work histories did not overlap. By all accounts, these women lived far and away vastly different lives from each other. 

Yet, they both shared a belief in the opportunity of adoption. Ultimately, the sacrifice of one became the blessing of the other. A decision based solely and mutually in love.

I retain an immense respect for adopting parents who provide for the emotional and physical needs of a child (of any age). Those that welcome children openly into a new life of acceptance and belonging. 

My humble appreciation also goes to those women who decide to carry a baby and selflessly embrace adoption as a way to fulfill the family desires of others.

Most of us have been touched by adoption in some way or another. If not first hand, surely through someone we know. Every situation is as unique as the circumstances and individuals involved. 

Perhaps children receive the chance to meet their biological parents. Not all situations turn out positive for there are no guarantees. But, sometimes they work out better than imagined. 

I was blessed with long relationships with both these wonderful, beautiful, and strong women—my two mothers. And I am extremely thankful for their decisions and actions. 

Terri and Millie contributed to who I am now. I wish I could call and talk with them. Alas, both have moved on from this life. Yet my many memories and profound gratitude to each will never cease.

My next novel (Room For Another) shares some of this personal adoption story.

I love you—my two mothers!

Tags adoption, adopting, mother, motherhood
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Archive

  • 2019
    • Jan 30, 2019 Is Your Head In the Right Game?
  • 2018
    • Oct 24, 2018 Determination Like Fire Ants
    • Aug 8, 2018 Little Doesn't Matter
    • May 30, 2018 My Two Mothers
    • Jan 4, 2018 Time & Energy - Choose Wisely
  • 2017
    • Sep 19, 2017 Reversing Perspective
    • May 21, 2017 Creative Connection
    • Jan 4, 2017 Your Next 24 Hours
  • 2016
    • Dec 5, 2016 Bubble Time
    • Sep 22, 2016 The Honor of Friendship
    • Jun 27, 2016 Saying Yes When You Need To Say No
    • Apr 27, 2016 Making Time Expand
    • Mar 30, 2016 The Reflection Tree
    • Mar 15, 2016 Should You Let Go of Unfinished Projects?
    • Jan 27, 2016 Making Maki
  • 2015
    • Dec 7, 2015 Transformation in a Second
    • Oct 6, 2015 Drill Team and Life (re-post from 4/10/14)
    • Aug 26, 2015 Did I Really Say Never?
    • Jul 8, 2015 Mustard, Potatoes and a Black Cat
    • Jun 8, 2015 Hey, Look At Me!
    • Apr 16, 2015 A Few Words About Happiness
    • Mar 19, 2015 Focus on Focus
    • Feb 19, 2015 My Scrawny TV Viewing Habit
    • Feb 6, 2015 Ten to Life
    • Jan 22, 2015 Jack
    • Jan 8, 2015 Old Traditions and New Thoughts
  • 2014
    • Dec 13, 2014 One Year in Cotulla
    • Nov 25, 2014 Promise of Protection
    • Nov 21, 2014 The White House
    • Nov 7, 2014 My Perception is My Reality
    • Oct 23, 2014 The Golden Years
    • Oct 14, 2014 Blue Copper is a Wrap!
    • Sep 24, 2014 OCD or Just Organized?
    • Sep 11, 2014 Unexpected Knock
    • Sep 4, 2014 Power in a Melody
    • Aug 28, 2014 Working Blue Copper
    • Aug 21, 2014 You Say You Can't?
    • Aug 14, 2014 Blossom on the Vine
    • Aug 8, 2014 Goodbye Faithful Slippers
    • Jul 31, 2014 A Kick for Blue Copper
    • Jul 24, 2014 Alaskan Wonderland
    • Jul 10, 2014 Flutter, Scamper, Crawl - Can I Love Them?
    • Jul 3, 2014 Returning to Davos
    • Jun 26, 2014 Mid-Year 2014 Update
    • Jun 12, 2014 The Irritation Bandwagon
    • Jun 5, 2014 Beauty in Motion
    • May 29, 2014 Actor Appreciation
    • May 22, 2014 Aversion
    • May 15, 2014 Giving Imagination Permission
    • May 8, 2014 It's About Success
    • May 1, 2014 Recording A Short Story
    • Apr 24, 2014 Going Sailing
    • Apr 17, 2014 Making A Difference
    • Apr 10, 2014 Drill Team and Life
    • Apr 2, 2014 Banana Nut Bread Makes Life Go Around
    • Mar 27, 2014 The Problem Neighbor
    • Mar 20, 2014 Finishing
    • Mar 14, 2014 Thorny Beauty
    • Mar 6, 2014 Just A Smidgin
    • Feb 24, 2014 Baggage
    • Feb 6, 2014 Last Words and The Old Woman
    • Jan 30, 2014 Screenplay to Novel
    • Jan 22, 2014 Anna
    • Jan 15, 2014 Breathing Sunshine
    • Jan 10, 2014 And off we go!

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