02/15/2008 20:21:36

 Wow Well I gave a baby up in 1985 through an adoption with ldsfs.  !8 years later she called me and said " hi this is meagan your daughter"  I said I had been waiting for her to call.  She is a big part of our family now its like she has always been with us . Our story is not without problems but we really love each other and we talk weekly.  I refuse to be embarassed about talking about her.  I did what was right and now I am being blessed to have her in my life.

02/12/2008 21:05:13

I think that if your Mum loves you as much as you think she does, that she will understand.  She may now react understandably at first *grin*, but she knows that she has raised an intelligent and loving daughter.  You do need to let her know, because she may prove to be your greatest strength and support should you need it while on this journey of discovery with your biological father and his extended family. 

As to what to say to your biological father?   You said it beautifully  "someone who has had a piece of your heart for 27 years".  You need to satisfy the desires that you have had in your heart for so long.  Once you have, then you can get on with the rest of your life, happy in the knowledge that you opened your heart to a man who you have wondered about for your whole life.  If things don't turn out well, be comforted in the fact that you embarked on this journey with a pure heart and true intent.  Your Mum would have had valid reasons for wanting to protect you from him all these years - but you are a grown woman now, with a thirst that needs to be quenched.  I trust that your Mum will understand and stand by your decision to embark on this journey.  Just don't let her find out from anybody else, before you've had a chance to talk to her *smile*.

You may want to write him a note to introduce yourself and tell him why you wanted to make contact.  Be prayerful and ask for wisdom and strength for this awesome journey.  I wish you all the best with your endeavours.  *hugs*