Once Upon A Time

October 27th, a day that will remain in my heart as Enchanted. I will get back to that later, first I need to put some background in the present. Let's go back to September 1984. I was a 9 year old and I had the world at my feet. I found out that my parents were going to adopt a little girl. This wasn't just ANY little girl, this was a baby.. We were going to get her the minute she was born. All I could think about was having to share my toys and how the parental attention I got, was going to be gone. Fast Forward to Nov 1984, we arrived in Illinois and we were awaiting the baby's arrival. I listened to the stories about the "mother". I learned that we were saving this little girl from a life of uncertainty. The morning on Nov 14 came, and when she was born, everything changed. I knew that I had a responsibility to her, I knew I had to protect her from everything.. And for 29 years, that's what I tried to do. I was able to protect her from a predator pastor, and some sick sick "family friends" when my parents went to jail, I was even able to help my Uncle protect her when her biological mother tried to take her away from me. I wasn't able to protect her from finding substances that turned her life upside down. I feared for her life on a daily basis. I reminisce today, because yesterday, I saw the one look on her face that I wasn't sure I would ever see.. HAPPINESS. My sister married, who I believe is her soulmate. Every picture taken will show the very meaning of happiness. I have prayed for yesterday's moment for her for as long as she's been alive. I am in awe of her wife and her wife's family. Their acceptance of Amanda and their love for her makes my heart smile. There is someone for everyone, there IS someone who will show you happiness! Amanda found hers online, 3 states away. October 26, 2013, Amanda begins her Happily Ever After! 

Fairy Tales are Real! 

I believe they will be.. HAPPILY EVER AFTER