I am starting this blog with the intention of starting an adventure. 2013 is going to be different for me. It already has felt completely different. And Friday was a change of events for me.
I have been contemplating being on this journey for a long while.I spoke to my dad about it and made sure he was okay with it before I even started looking. But it took years before I even made that small step. My adventure started last year. I received the non-identifying information regarding my birthmother. It wasn't very much information, but it was significant to me.
Now to get on the Utah Mutual-Consent Adoption Registry you must fill out an application, get it notarized send in a certified copy of your birth certificate and a money order of $25.00. For my birthday last year a friend gave me money order for the $25.00. I have kept it in the front of my thirty-one crossbody bag with my initial K on the front. I pull it out every once in awhile. Just to look at it. I keep thinking about it. And pulling it out.
As I said before Friday changed for me. It was after 5:00 p.m. my time, but it was still 3:00 p.m. Utah time. I decided to look up the number of the department I would need. I called and spoke to the first person that answered the phone. She gave me her email address and told me I would need to request the application. I emailed her and within five minutes I had the return email with the application attached. I filled out the application and printed it.
It is now sitting on my desk. I keep glancing at it. I cannot have it notarized until Monday. I keep eyeing it out of the corner of my eye. The beginning of the journey has begun.
Kerry, that is so exciting! My oldest sister found her BirthMom about 10 years ago, and my oldest brother just started looking for his, too. I wish you much luck!! Keep blogging the journey, and the more information you can share on this blog, the more likely you are to find her. :D
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