It’s been longer than usual since my last entry. On May 6, 2020, I had a tonsillectomy. Yikes…all the things “they” say about having your tonsils out as an adult are true. It’s rough. Mine had been trouble much of my life though, and definitely in recent years, so getting them out was worth doing.Continue reading “16. Healed”
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15. My life- Saved.
Before I get started with this entry, I’m very happy to say that I can freely share this piece of information. I am employed by, and have received all my care for myself and my children through Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. We are patients of the HHT Center of Excellence, and I have nowContinue reading “15. My life- Saved.”
14. Testing and Diagnosis
Remember WAY back in post number 6- I talked about needed to split the stories of the birth family journey and the journey toward finding out more about HHT? Well…it’s time to come back to the HHT piece of the story. At this point, it’s near the end of June 2019. Only a little moreContinue reading “14. Testing and Diagnosis”
13.More Emotions, and the Unexpected Gift
Over the couple of weeks that followed the receipt of my file, my mind wasn’t on much else. I went over and over the words in that report in my mind, trying to imagine what scenario had actually taken place between Lori and Steven. The reality is that it doesn’t really matter, but I couldn’tContinue reading “13.More Emotions, and the Unexpected Gift”
12. The Envelope
It’s a manila envelope. Inside, it has two packets of paper, each held together with a red paperclip. Additionally, each packet is labeled with a yellow post-it note. One says “from birth parents file”, and one says “from adoptive file”. After lunch, I called my husband and told him I was on my way home,Continue reading “12. The Envelope”
11. A Big Week
I sent a text to Bridget right away. “The judge signed off. I get it all. I’m a mess.” It was Monday morning, June 10, around 0905. I was at work, but on a quick break, when my phone rang. It was Lindsey. She told me that she had to call me first thing, andContinue reading “11. A Big Week”
10. Nothin’ But a Good Time
That Saturday, we got lucky as far as the weather. The forecast called for rain on and off. We did get some rain in the early evening, but most of it had moved on before the party, and we were left with a very pretty sky and mild temperatures. My family and I arrived toContinue reading “10. Nothin’ But a Good Time”
My Big Little Miracle 