Yesterday both you and I had the opportunity to go up to Hagerstown to visit your birthmom, Ms. Taylor and her parents Jo and Sid. In some ways it was a wonderful visit! Your maternal grandma (Mimi), step-grandfather Sid, and birthmom got to see how big and awesome you have become and fuss over you! The pictures of you and Ms. Taylor really say it all.
The more difficult part of the visit was discussing the future of your new half-sister Ariana Nicole. of the presumed birthfather Mr. Joey. Unfortunately, Ms. Taylor learned that Mr. Joey is not the birthfather and at the current time she is unaware of who Ariana's birthfather might be. That being said, Ms. Taylor has come to place where she has to make another really difficult choice. She knows that just like she loved you with all her heart and it just tore her to pieces to choose adoption for you, she knew it was in your best interests.
Your mommy and daddy really wanted to adopt baby Ariana for many reasons, but one of the main reasons is because of you. Knowing that might struggle with different issues as you age, we wanted to give you whatever consistency we could provide for you. However after lots of thought and prayer, mommy and daddy have come to decision that as much as we want to adopt Ariana, that Ariana would be better off in another family that does not have as much emotional, physical and financial demands on them. It is my prayer that whatever family adopts Ariana, that you will be able to remain in contact with your half-sister as you grow up.
I do hope you understand! I also hope you realize how much you are loved by so many people and that adoption is a wonderful way to have the most unique and special family and extended family ever!
