Tonight, Carli had a dinner at her house for girls in foster care.  Only two of the girls could make it, but I think they had a good time.  I know I’m glad I went.

The girls said something that will stick with me for a while.  On the table, Carli had some questions folded into paper hearts.  We each took one and took turns answering the questions.

One of the questions was, “If you could go back to any year, which year would you go back to?”

Both of the girls said they wanted to go back to the year they were born…so that they could see their birth mother’s face.

It made my heart sad…and it made me grateful that I’ve never had to wake up with that question.  I’m thankful my parents kept me around, and I’m thankful that I’ve been loved all these years.

I am way blessed.