Jennifer's Story (Jennifer is an Adoption Specialist)
How To Contact Jennifer
If you would like to talk to me please call
1-800-Adoption and ask for Jennifer or e-mail me at
jennifer@americanadoptions.com
Twenty-six years ago I was given the most awesome gift, my family. I know it sounds odd, but my birth mother decided that placing me for adoption was the best choice for both of us. I still can’t imagine all she went through to come to that selfless decision.
My mom was at work that evening as a nurse at a local hospital and my dad was home with my brother. He received a call stating that they could come meet their baby girl the next day (that was me). They were so excited and frantic. They had been waiting 3 years for that call. My brother, who was 9 years old at the time, was pretty excited too. My brother was biologically my parents’, but my mom had complications from his birth so they were unable to have anymore children.
When they came to the agency to meet me, I had been in foster care for a couple of days. They unfortunately did not get to meet my birth parents. After all the paperwork was completed, the fun began. Within 4 months, I actually became really sick and had to go to the hospital. They found out that I was born with a congenital heart defect, 2 different anomalies actually. How ironic is it that I was adopted by a nurse! My family went through so much with me that first year. But it was all worth it.
People often ask if there is a difference between the way my parents treated my brother and I, since he was biologically their child. I always tell them the same thing, NO; my parents actually liked me better! We were honestly treated the same, I was daddy’s little girl and he was a momma’s boy. He treated me just like any other annoying younger sister. Now that we are older we are very close and I have enjoyed being a part of his new family!
I have an amazing letter from my biological mother. She explained to me in detail our 9 months together, how she said good bye to me and all the hopes she had for me. I can only imagine she would be proud of me as I currently am an Adoption Specialist helping other women just like her. I have not made contact with my biological mother because I am not ready for that step in my life. I do admit that I had lots of questions growing up, but my parents have always made me feel that I am special because I was adopted. I would like to have more information about her, know what she looks like, and who she is. Most of all I want her to know that I am doing great and she made one of the best decisions of my life.
How To Contact Jennifer Van Gundy
If you would like to talk to me please call
1-800-Adoption and ask for Jennifer or e-mail me at
jennifer@americanadoptions.com |
