We Thought Our Mother Abandoned Us—Until I Heard My Adoptive Mom Say, “Everything Went According to Plan”

hand over my mouth.

There were birthday cards.

To my sweet Olivia and my brave Noah on your fourth birthday.

To my beautiful twins on your seventh birthday.

To my children, who may not remember me, but whom I remember every morning before I open my eyes.

I found a photo tucked inside one envelope.

A young woman stood outside a diner in a blue uniform, smiling continue reading …