Although I never forgot the two children lost to adoption, I did have children to raise. They were my life. I loved doing things for and with them. I was room mother, Cub Scout leader, Brownie and Girl Scout leader, day camp counselor. I was a stay a home mom who enjoyed making cookies and other goodies for my children. As they got older I began to want to go back to school. I had always wanted to be a teacher, but I began to take a new look at things; after looking my career options over, I decided that becoming a social worker was the right career for me. I graduated with my BA in Social Work in 1987 and my Masters of Social Work in 1989. I have spent most of my career working with elderly psychiatric patients.
I enjoy gardening, camping, and boating, but my passion is my grandchildren. I have 15 (that includes my firstborn's four) I love to do special parties for them especially for the holidays..
Facing my loss to adoption, the reunion with my dauther and the contact with my son have all helped to start the healing process. I want to help others realize the consequences of adoption so that they do not have to experience the grief and pain. I also want to help other mothers who have lost children to adoption to heal and to educate adoptees about the realities of the effect of adoption on their mothers. |
