“Thank you for saving my life in very many ways. Some say I gave you life; the truth is you gave life back to me. You came into my life and because of that I realized I could not be the mother you deserved, the influence you need, the heart you are to steal, I pray one day you will see. Because of you I have found myself, not a rebellious, sinful teen, but a determined young woman with God on my team. You have changed my life for the better in ways I can not comprehend ...

Fifteen years from now when I look back I will have no regrets, because I am so sure the young woman you have become has God impressed. Your mother and father are wonderful people, close to my heart. Though we are not in the presence we are never far apart ... Do not ever for a second think I did not think twice, I wanted to be your momma but God’s plans were bigger than mine. Giving you the life I never had was and still is the hardest things I have ever done, but I had to do the best thing for you because you are my number one. You are my world, my sunshine, and my grace.”