Hello! My name is...

I finally had time to sit down and write the letter I had been thinking about ever since she called. This past month has been so crazy that i haven't had time to sit, let alone write something non work related. I didn't want to feel like I was just checking something off my to-do-list but actually feel inspired to write even if it was going to be very plain and simple. So i wrote:

Dear Mrs. H******,

I must start by saying Thank You… Thank you for giving me life and trusting that by giving me up you were gifting me with endless opportunities for greatness. I’ve grown up in a Christian home with two amazing parents who have been married now for over 35 years and two younger siblings who were also adopted. I spent most of my life dancing (ballet and modern mainly) and now own a business in the fitness industry. There’s so much to tell but I’d rather tell you in person. The most important things for you to know for right now are that I’m healthy, have a blessed life and most of all am grateful that I found you and so excited that you want to get to know me!

I would love to take a weekend towards the end of this summer to come down to SC and meet in person if you are comfortable with that. I prefer to meet in person first over speaking on the phone because I want to get the most out of this unique experience. Please let me know of some weekends in August or Sept that are best for you. I would like to continue to use S*******, the intermediary from Bethany Christian Services to help us connect and coordinate a time and place to meet. Please contact S*******, who you’ve already been in touch with to let her know when you receive this letter. I have included a recent picture of me. I look forward to hearing from you and meeting you soon!

Sincerely,

Kendra

“Your eyes saw my unformed body; all the days ordained for me were written in your book before one of them came to be” Psalms 139:16

I included a few pictures of me over the years and mailed it off to Bethany Christian Services today. In the process of writing this letter on Friday it turned out that my birth mother called the intermediary to see if she had heard from me and to let me know she loved me. I was grateful to hear that she's waiting to hear from me and more grateful to hear a "tell her I love her" from her even if it was through a third party. I was very overwhelmed and quickly started wondering what she must be thinking as she waits to hear from me.