tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141317494607331221.post843484781951697485..comments2020-12-28T20:59:04.148-08:00Comments on Embracing the Box With Love: God never gives you more than you can handle?Candyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12237340108295995946noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5141317494607331221.post-88383257810095421852020-12-28T20:59:04.148-08:002020-12-28T20:59:04.148-08:006 years ago, I mourned my granddaughter when my da...6 years ago, I mourned my granddaughter when my daughter gave her up for adoption. My daughter was 19, and highly influenced by a member of her church. Later, after the adoption, my daughter found out that the lady that basically brokered the deal (so to speak) was in love with the adoptive family members (brother). My daughter knew she was manipulated and understandably upset. She knew she made a mistake. She cried all the time. I begged her to keep her daughter. But told her I would support her in her decision. I knew in my heart, she would regret it. But she convinced me, that it was an open adoption and she would still get to see her daughter. At first, everything seemed fine. My daughter would get to visit her baby and send gifts. Then it all changed. Adopted mother changed her demeanor with my daughter. My daughter was a Catholic, and very religious, a good girl. She went on missionaries and helped build houses for the homeless. She was a good person. Selfless.<br /><br />Now, 6 years later, I mourn my daughters death. Her long term boyfriend was at fault for her death. Only 25 years old, 2 months before her 26th birthday. <br /><br />I got in touch with the adoptive Dad, and have been able to send gifts. They have sent few videos and very brief comments. It hurts to my core. I want a relationship with my granddaughter. She is the only thing I have left to my daughter. <br /><br />God, I pray for him to take away my pain. I am living in pain, daily. Not a day goes by that I don't think about not only my daughter that was taken way too soon, but my granddaughter that was taken through manipulation. So sad. <br /><br />One day, my granddaughter will find me, and I pray that her and I can have a real relationship together. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com