Daughter's Birthday Today.

[albaqwerty]

loathe this date and am not feeling particularly cheerful.

She's 37, well, if she's still alive, have no idea.

Just hope she is thriving and is well-loved.

No question, just a bit of a moan. She might even be an ab'er!
(now, there's a thought!)

[jennyjoan]

A friend of sista looked up "long lost family" to search for her mother - to find that the mother answered a letter to tell friend not to contact her again. Also the mother is the aunt of my next door's neighbour - mother has since died but friend has found 5 sisters and brothers and also cousins.

[Mamyalynne]

Bitter sweet day for you Alba, you gave her the very best start in life you could - never forget that.xxx

[cupid04]

Lots of hugs from Cupid ((((ALBA)))) xx

[albaqwerty]

thank you all for taking the time to post.
Sincerely appreciated. xxxx

[anneasquith]

Alba, be kind to yourself today .

[Cloverjo]

Alba, it must be very tough. I can't imagine how difficult it must have been 37 years ago, and still today. Allow yourself to feel weepy, and know you did the best for her at the time. (())

[corylus]

Have you considered that she may well be out there looking for you?

There's always hope.

[albaqwerty]

may I just add that Mr Alba is not the father.

I just hope and wish she is well and is loved by her 'new' family.

She may not know she's adopted, that's fine by me.

Just wanted to say that I haven't forgotten her.

But thank you all so much xx

[Samuraisan]

I can't imagine how you are feeling. How terribly sad. As you say, she may not even know she is adopted, just hope she has a lovely life and many who love her. A tricky road to go down, I would imagine, to look and find her. I bet you think of her everyday. Keep strong .

[albaqwerty]

Sam, thank you. Your kind words and those of others have filled a void in me today.
Much appreciated.

For quite a while I haven't said anything , but have just got an uneasy feeling today, really can't explain why.

The lovely comments have been sincerely appreciated, thank you xxxxx

[puzzled54]

If she knows she is adopted then she will be thinking of you too. If she doesn't know, then her family will be thinking of you with love for your decision

[Smowball]

Ohh I didn't know this alba. So sorry you went through this and if she ever finds you then she will be a very lucky lady to have you in her life xx

[jakep]

What a dreadful time you went through. You do know that you have done your very best for her but today is bound to be a wobbly day.
Very best wishes x

[Islay]

Oh Alba what a day today is! Not only memories of the birth but of what happened before. We are blessed to know you and what a compassionate lady you are. Try and not dwell xx

[hereIam]

Just seen this thread - very, very sorry to hear your news albs. As others have said, what about Long Lost Family, or is that not for you? xxx

[jourdain2]

Tough for you, alba. Funny how some anniversaries are more sensitive than others. Mr. J2 never knew his father, discovered a few years ago that (although his dad had married his mum) the marriage was about 6 mths. long and covered his birth. His dad left when he was 3 months old. Some years his mum's anniversary still sends him a bit quiet and the anniversary of his first wife's death is approaching - that's another 'iffy' one. You have my thoughts and sympathy. xx

[mallyh]

alba ,sending you a great big hug xxx

[albaqwerty]

I sincerely thank each and every one of who who took the time to post, your hugs and compassion mean a lot.
Thank you

xxxxxxxxxxxxx

[gulliver1]

ALBA, how very sad , good luck!.

[ferlew]

Well, you gave her a good start with your half of her genes, she's a lucky lass :)