[saxyappy]

For life is a good thing and should be celebrated every day, not just on the day of one's birth... I offer for submission the void in my heart for inspection, contemplation and reverence.

My heart died a little last year. My mother, of nearly 25 years, had her life came to an end from breast cancer. I loved my mother more than I could ever describe. She was as perfect of a mom as anyone could ever get, and she had chosen me as her son which made every moment with her even more special. My dad was always there for me, but my mom went above and beyond the call of duty.

From PTA meetings, to chapperoneing class trips, packing my lunch, walking me to the bus and on and on, my mom was the best. She always came to my football games, band concerts and (like the good English teacher she was) ensured that even though I was raised in the south, I did not "fall victim" to the famed southern accent. LOL

But, I would have never come to have this lady in my life if another woman hadn't been brave and done the right thing, no matter how hard it was. My birth mother, Karyl Mahan, placed me up for adoption as a baby. She was practically a baby herself! From what I've learned, she's was around 15 years old when she had me.

A girl, in or around rural Nebraska in the late 70s, pregnant would have NOT gone over well in the community. Yet this woman allowed me to have a chance at life, and for that I'll be forever grateful.

Karyl, you are an angel. Thank you, Thank You, THANK YOU!

[Nicole28]

Thanks for sharing - and for the kind words on my woe-is-me birthday thread, too.

I lived down South for a year and picked up the accent quickly - let me tell you, it was hard to get rid of when I moved back up to NY! I still find myself "talkin' suth-un" once and awhile, even now. I am an Ed major with an English concentration, too - your mom & I had a lot in common.

You are right: life should be celebrated every day. Words to live by!

[saxyappy]

Thanks Nicole.

[carmel drake]

Originally Posted by FH-Nicole28

Thanks for sharing - and for the kind words on my woe-is-me birthday thread, too.

I lived down South for a year and picked up the accent quickly - let me tell you, it was hard to get rid of when I moved back up to NY! I still find myself "talkin' suth-un" once and awhile, even now. I am an Ed major with an English concentration, too - your mom & I had a lot in common.

You are right: life should be celebrated every day. Words to live by!

Hi, saxyappy
I'm sorry to hear about your mom's passing, it seems like you have many great memories of her. It is good to read that you had a happy home life and childhood .
Have you been searching for your first mother for very long? You might want to try International soundex registery, I think that's the name. You can download the application form and send $50.00, its so full of searching people from every state imaginable. I wish you a successful journey.
Sincerely carmel