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My son’s amended birth certificate arrived. Instantly, I noted that his name is correct. His name is beautiful and simply perfect. And as I scanned the document I noticed that there was my name next to mother’s name (and my husband’s name next to father’s name), without the title adoptive written next to it. Just Mother and Father. Plain and simple without an extra word or an asterisk to delineate adoption. I… Read More
Today is a day that always stands out in my mind – and not because of Star Wars. Today an old friend’s child turns 4. This is a child who is presumably alive and well, but I honestly don’t know. I always thought I’d watch this child grow-up. In fact, because of the close relationship Mr. MPB and I had with this child’s parents, I always thought we’d be honorary Auntie & Uncle, just as I always… Read More
My Perfect Breakdown 