Hi, how are you?
I don’t know you. You don’t know me. We both know a little about each other, as we parted ways over 40 years ago. I’m not sure what was going on in your life, but I was just starting my journey on this planet. My entire life is a love letter I’ve been waiting to write. I try to live each day with intention, to be kind to others, to smile, and to be open to new opportunities.
I am very aware that my life was a gift given to me by you and I try my best to never waste even a second of it.
I want you to know that my life has been delightful. My parents are still alive and together after 50+ years of friendship. Although they got a divorce when I was about 12, they remained best friends. Sometimes I think they stayed together for me which is honorable, but then I look in their eyes and realize they stayed together because they are just best friends.
Their story taught me about friendship about love and trust.
I have one other sibling. He is older and was adopted first. We had a blast growing up. We spent time living in Florida, Maryland, Michigan, and Washington DC.
We were middle class but I guess until I became an adult I always thought we were rich. My father is my hero in showing me how to work hard. I’d like to think I followed in his footsteps in my career choice.
I attended college and went on to finish graduate school in my field.
Now, I was told by your brother that you are still alive, I’m not sure if my birth father is. I hope you both are. I hope that by some small miracle, you read this email. If there is any regret, guilt, or shame that you experience because you decide to place me for adoption, please let it go. I want to thank you for allowing me to have a better life than I could have ever imagined. I want to thank you for providing me with a perfect opportunity for learning, loving, and laughter.
For your sacrifice for me, I thank you. I love you.
I have attached a photo of myself. I would love to know if you or someone in your family looks like me. I am open to telling you more about myself and learning about you. It’s been 40 years since we first met I would love to hear about your journey since we last set eyes on each other.
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