Athlete

I did something amazing. Accidently. My work team spent 2 days at an Airbnb in Scottsdale for team building and relaxation. The home we rented was at the base of Camelback Mountain, which is known for an amazing hiking trail. On day two our team decided to hike up Echo Trail. Prior to starting the … Continue reading Athlete

Loss – Does it ever end?

Last year I turned 50 years old. Typically my birthdays are not a big deal for me. And I thought this one, while it's a big number, was just gonna be another birthday. But on my birthday, I woke up sad. And then that sadness turned into full blown ugly cry. My tears surprised me. … Continue reading Loss – Does it ever end?

Brave Mom

Our family took a trip to Disneyland last month. During our trip, my daughter and I decided to go on the Dumbo ride while my husband took my 3 older boys to ride Space Mountain. While Molly and I were in line, a lady and her severely autistic son got in line on the fast … Continue reading Brave Mom

Mother’s Day

The meaning of Mother's Day has evolved with time for me. As a child, I would celebrate Mother's day with my adopted family, grateful for a wonderful Mom and family that loved and cared for me. But what I hid was the sadness. Longing for my Birth Mom when I should just have been grateful. … Continue reading Mother’s Day

School

I graduated high school in 3 years. It wasn't because I was extra smart or a good student. But I possessed something even better, determination. I stopped going to school in the 4th grade in Korea. During my year stay at the orphanage, I didn't go to school. When I was adopted and came to … Continue reading School

Volunteer

I volunteered to be PTO President for my children's Elementary and Middle School. If you know me, you know I do not need another project. But my reasons are self-serving. Last year I asked my 13-year-old son what he liked about his new girlfriend. He said, "Mommy you know what I like about Mia? She … Continue reading Volunteer

Mother

I reunited with my birth family and met my birth Mother when I was 22 years old. What I remember the most about that meeting was how sad she looked. I tried to convince her that she didn't have to feel sad about me. I was adopted into a good family. I have a good … Continue reading Mother

Life After Reunion

I reunited with my birth mother in 1997 but have not seen her since. This morning my Korean half brother messaged me and told me that she saw the kids' pictures on Facebook. He also told me she had surgery for cancer in May. It's so weird to hear about such a big life event … Continue reading Life After Reunion