from my heart.

 (image has nothing to do with post - wink)

Today's post is a wee bit personal.  With it being in the forefront of my heart for the past month, I feel I just need to say something.  My regular readers (and dearest friends) are aware that I am a birth mom and that my daughter was adopted from me when I was just 17. 

(Val and I with Nanny during one of our visits)

I am very blessed to have a close relationship with Valerie.  She is more precious to me, than I have words to describe.  

(playing together during a visit)

We talk and text constantly.  Laugh incessantly!  We have chatted via skype and keep updated with pictures as well.  

We have been trying to arrange a visit for what seems like the longest time.  We have not seen one another since 2004!  Crazy huh?!  Neither of us like it either!

Since that time, Valerie has married a dear young man and the two of them have a sweet little boy!  Both of whom I have not met in "real life".

Well girls (deep breath), I have the confirmation information on my phone, for the plane tickets purchased and I am heading her way very soon!  I am a little nervous, and on the other hand, so happy I can hardly contain it!  Sleep is not coming easy if you can imagine. My brain has consulted with my heart many times on the matter, reminding it to stay in check.  We are both so thrilled that we can finally be together again!!  It has been way too long!!