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Wednesday 13th October, 2010
I remark to a friend, "I wonder what crisis there will be today?" We laugh. It can't get much worse!
But it does...I receive a call from the adoptive father of my grandchildren. He explains that Ben has told him that Angel has been in touch with Jamie on Facebook. He is under the impression that Jamie contacted Angel but this is not so. Angel contacted her via Jamie's friend on Facebook.
I cannot cope and breakdown. Ben comes on the phone and I try to explain the situation. What I did not point out, but should have done, is that he also contacted Jamie recently via a friend of his.
It is becoming increasingly easy for adopted children to find their birth parents via social networking, sites such as Facebook. Recently, on television, it was announced that more and more families are making contact and there is nothing that can be done to stop it. Jamie has had many associates from the past contacting her - people she never dreamed of ever hearing from again.
I receive an unpleasant facebook message from their father, saying they have no problem with the children having contact, but it must be when they are older and more mature. He is so naiive about facebook, and the availability is has for children to contact anyone they wish, some times at a very young age.
Thursday 14th October
Now some good news. My house sale is going through and I have found a lovely detached bungalow . Once I get moved, I would like to shut myself away and switch off the phones. I shall ensure that I shall take a holiday abroad, as soon as possible, where no one can get to me!
Jamie informs me that Ben sent her an awful threatening message last night. Perhaps he is afraid she will let on that he has also contacted her via his friend, on facebook. However, I have already told his father, just to keep the record straight.
After sleeping on it overnight, I have decided enough is enough. I write to their father to tell him that, in view of the lies and Ben's threats to Jamie, I think it is best if we have no further contact. It is up to my grandchildren if they ever want to contact me again.
It is like a huge weight off my mind. I love my grandchildren dearly and have enjoyed their best years; the same with Max. But I don't want the stress of teenagers and their problems landing on my doorstep anymore!
Friday 15th October
I travel up to the Midlands with Susie, to stay with Jamie overnight. Jamie can hardly breath, has no energy and finds it difficult to walk. I fear I shall receive a call soon, to tell me that she has been admitted to hospital. She awaits tests for her liver and bacK. seems to be taking so long for the sappointments to come through.
Saturday 16th October
Jamie wakes me at 6.00 a.m.to give me my birthday present, a small hairdryer. She also hands me a picture frame with a written verse. The words touch my heart after all the horrible things that have been happening lately.
Mum
Because you mean so much to me
I had a little word with someone who looks out for you
And I know your angel heard
I asked her if she'd keep you safe whichever way life goes
and whenever you may need her, your guardian angel knows.
I feel so much better and comforted by the verse. Jamie is such a loving, caring daughter and friend Excited about this extra gift, she has hinted about it for days and it has proved to be something very special.
I drive Jamie and Susie over to Tesco's. It makes me feel so sad to see Jamie struggling and leaning heavilly on the trolley to get around the store.. She is clearly in so much pain. After a meal at McDonalds, she walks out the door and heads straight for the bench at the bus stop. Exhausted and breathless, she cannot go any further without a rest.
I am desperately worried: Jamie's physical condition has deteriorated drastically since she left hospital in London. We now wait anxiously for appointments and a diagnosis. We need to put our minds at rest.
Jamie is such a loving caring daughter and friend to me. Excited about this extra gift, she has hinted about it for days. I feel so much better and comforted by the verse.
I drive Jamie and Susie over to Tesco's. I am sad to see Jamie struggling to get around the store, leaning heavilly on the trolley to get around. She is clearly in so much pain. After a meal at McDonalds, Jamie walks out the door and rushes to sit on the bench at the bus stop. She is exhausted and cannot go any further without a rest.
I am so worried about Jamie. Her physical condition has deteriorated drastically since she left hospital in London and she now waits anxiously for appointments and a diagnosis.
Jamie is such a loving caring daughter and friend to me. Excited about this extra gift, she has hinted about it for days. I feel so much better and comforted by the verse.
I drive Jamie and Susie over to Tesco's. I am sad to see Jamie struggling to get around the store, leaning heavilly on the trolley to get around. She is clearly in so much pain. After a meal at McDonalds, Jamie walks out the door and rushes to sit on the bench at the bus stop. She is exhausted and cannot go any further without a rest.
I am so worried about Jamie. Her physical condition has deteriorat
Jamie is such a loving caring daughter and friend to me. Excited about this extra gift, she has hinted about it for days. I feel so much better and comforted by the verse.
I driver Jamie and Susie over to Tesco's. I am sad to see Jamie struggling to get around the store, leaning heavilly on the trolley to get around. She is clearly in so much pain. After a meal at McDonalds, Jamie walks out the door and rushes to sit on the bench at the bus stop. She is exhausted and cannot go any further without a rest.
I am so worried about Jamie. Her physical condition has deteriorated drastically since she left hospital in London and she now waits anxiously for appointments and a diagnosis.
- and I know your angel heard
- I asked her if she'd keep you safe
- whichever way life goes
- and whenever you may need her
- your guardian angel knows
