my birth mother was 15 when she became pregnant. She was sent to live with her older sister. I was placed for adoption at the time of my birth.

after years of searching I found my birth mother at the age of 33. I was extremely nervous during our first phone conversation. All I could think to ask was “do you have big feet?” and “do you like bologna and pickle sandwiches.”

after several months we finally met and bonded – today I am truly blessed to call her mom.

​wayne and I met in 1985 when we both joined the military. We exchanged letters for a few months and then lost contact.

in 2007 after 22 years of separation, Wayne contacted me through classmates.com.

July 18 – we meet for the first time…

July 18 – a Peterbilt semi destroys the motorcycle Wayne is riding… 

​July 18 – we were married…

​we are soulmates…