Circle of Love

Al was ready to look for his birth parents. Even though he had a great life, he felt there was still a piece missing ... so he reached out to our Search and Reunion Services in hopes of finding his birth mother. Understandably, Al was anxious during the search, as he began dealing with a myriad of emotions while waiting to hear about his birth mother.

When we located his birth mother, Ann, she shared the story of her brief affair with a young man while they both were married. Though her husband offered to raise the child, she felt it would be best for her son if she placed him with a loving family through adoption; she was getting ready to divorce her husband and wanted her son to experience a lifetime of stability. It was a difficult decision, but she knew it was in her son's best interest. Ann later married the love of her life; sadly, he passed away shortly after.

When we initially contacted Ann, she was a bit reluctant to meet Al, as she feared he would be angry with her for placing him. Her fear couldn't have been further from the truth; Al broke down in tears of joy when he learned his birth mother had been located. After exchanging letters through CHS, Ann and Al arranged to meet. Soon after, Ann hosted a dinner for her family and Al's as they celebrated his birthday together - a special memory for all.