[Leopard Cat]

I was born this morning 27 years ago. I was given up for adoption and several months later I found my new home.

I wonder this day every year, does my brith mom think of me?
I have tried to find her but with no luck. I just want to let her know that I went to a wonderful loving home. My parents are the most loving people, they have always been there for me.

I have a family now. Although I don't have a child of my own, my husband has two boys and they are very dear to me. We hope to have a child of our own in the next year or so.

I just want to say thank you to my birth parents. You made a sacrifice for me, and I was able to go to a loving home and grow into a happy woman.

I hope someday that I can tell this to my birth mom or dad in person. There will always be a special place in my heart for you.

Thanks for the chance at life!
Gina

[Dragonfly82]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GINA!!!

I've always thought of my son on his birthday. Usually a quiet day for me ~ I would receive a phone call from my mom every year on that day, just saying, 'Are you okay?' I would reply with, 'He's XX years old today . . . ' To prevent meltdowns, the conversation stopped there.

To be honest, I tried desparately not to think too deeply on his birthday . . . a bittersweet day. To know he was out there 'somewhere' celebrating his birthday brought a smile to my face . . . beyond that thought would bring tears, so I kept the rest neatly tucked away in that corner of my heart.

Celebrate this day with laughter, as I believe that this is what your birth mother would want for you.

(((BIRTHDAY HUGS)))

[Dixierae]

I am a bmom and just wanted to say Iam glad you got a good family to love you, and Iam sure your bfamily thinks of you offen
Just because your gone you will never be forgotten, please never forget this, again, happy birthday

[Leopard Cat]

Dragonfly and Diana,

Thanks so much for the reply. It really means a lot to me to hear kind words like yours. I hope my birth mother feels the way that you do. I hope somehow she sees this and knows how much she is appreciated.
I would never want to disrupt her life but would love to be able to say thank you in person. There is so much I wish she knew about me.
Thanks again for the sweet replys!
God bless,
Gina

[RiverGal]

HAPPY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY DEAR GINA!!!

It could well be that the reason you are thinking about your bmom on this special day is because you feel her warm thoughts pouring your way. I'll bet she has sweet wishes toward you rising up like smoke.

((((((a birthday hug from another bmom))))))

Debra

[toakes]

she may not remember the exact date, but I am sure she remembers this week every year and probably hopes you have been having a wonderful life, that your happy and healthy and loved.

[sspete]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GINA!!!!!!!!!!

I am thrilled for you that you had Great Parents.....Everyone deserves that, but sometimes they don't quite get it!!!!! I can tell you as a bmom I thought about my bdaughter ALL the time, but around her birthday was Incredibly Strong!!!! There are SO many feelings and emotions around this time for a lot of bmoms. The feelings come back afresh EVERY year!!! The other bmom's who spoke of the wishes she has for you today, and the smiles she hopes you are smiling are all true.....I used to hope and wish these things myself. I used to wish she could "feel" me sing Happy Birthday to her. I know your bmom would be thrilled to know you have good aparents.....That is what every bmom hopes and prays for!!!!

((((((((May ALL Your Birthday Wishes Come True))))))))

Staci

[Katiebaby]

Hey hun! I hope you're having a brilliant birthday! I'm sure your bmom is thinking of you today.

My bmom told me my birthday has always been a very hard day for her. I finally got to tell her that my birthday will NOW be a HAPPY day for her forevermore. I hope you get to do the same some day soon!

I too searched w/no luck! I was even scammed last year by a "searcher", but things have just fallen into place & we're about to meet in two weeks. I'm flying w/my hubby from Texas to Colorado. I have two younger brothers I never knew about too! They've always known about me. They have driven my bmom insane waiting to meet me since they were young. They're now 24 & 22. I'm 26.

You have to have faith hun. I know it's hard, but things happen when they're meant to. Even though I wish it wasn't so.

I've been searching since I turned 18. Anyways...Happy Birthday once again & I hope 27 brings you solace in all things you desire become a reality.

I'm "pm'ing" you a lil 'Gina' blinkie...

[sfry]

I'm a bmom and 22 years and four months ago I placed a baby boy for adoption. The first year I remember about 4 days before his b-day I thought about him all day, feeling sad, wondering what he looked like etc. I was excited because I knew I would be receiving some pictures of his first year and then that would be it as it was a closed adoption. The actual bday I didn't think about it until that evening. I noticed every year I would gave a day of grieving, missing him when I first realized his bday was was close. The actual day wasn't the day I felt the "anniversary grief" it was when I realized it was very soon. I think a baby placed for adoption's birthday is a date that a birth mother never forgets.....she's thinking about you.

[crayons]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY! I BET SHE IS THINKING ABOUT YOU, RIGHT NOW, just going by how I feel before, on and after my daughter's birthday

[Missy M]

****HAPPY BIRTHDAY****!!!

While I can't say for sure she remembers its your birthday I'd be willing to bet she's never ever gonna forget YOU! Best wishes...MissyM

[dl]

I would like to commend all the bmothers that spoke of their own feelings in an effort to give Gina some insight vs. stating as fact, as if they had some way of knowing, what her bmother was thinking and feeling.

Happy Birthday Gina! Hope one day you find your bparents and know for a fact what they are thinking and feeling. Hope you had a Great Birthday!

[Leopard Cat]

Debra, toakes, Staci, Katie, sfry, crayons, Missy and dlouis:
WOW ! I am overwhelmed by all of the birthday wishes and very
very kind words.
I want to say thank you to you all for giving me so much support. I never realized that someone elses birth mom could be such a comfort to me. I hope all of your children know just how lucky they are.
God bless each and every one of you!

MANY HUGS,
Gina