This one is for you both, to thank you for what you have done for me.

I am not angry, nor upset at you. You gave me up because you knew I could have a better life and achieve more.

My parents told me right from the start, and let me ask questions. I’m glad this wasn’t hidden from me. They told me that you two weren’t capable of taking care of me, because you both were figuring out your lives. I was told about how I was born in San Antonio, Texas. I think it is amazing how my parents were there for the birth. I was loved unconditionally by two sets of parents, one who gave me life, and the other who will love me unconditionally and make sure I experience life in the best way.

I saw pictures of both of your family and friends. I see where I get my hair from, my nose, all of my features. I learned about my ethnicity and how I am Puerto Rican. It is exciting to tell other people I am adopted. It is a unique story I am proud to talk about. I am proud to say I am adopted. You two are amazing, selfless people. I knew you were both so young and couldn’t provide for me as much as you wanted to. I am here to thank you for doing what you did.

Do I ever question what my life would have been like? Yes. Do I ever wish to meet you? Yes. I answer both yes because it is out of love and thankfulness. You handed me over to the world's best parents, who I love so much. I am so lucky to have been raised into an amazing family and have had a wonderful life. My parents are my life and whom I try to make proud every day. They are so good to me and are my absolute best friends.

I was taught how to respect, love, and care for others. I knew you both would have taught me that and that’s why you picked my parents, to make sure I learned those three things. I grew up never feeling that I was not wanted, but rather that I have double the love from both you two and my parents now. Thank you for handing me over to have a great education and meet some great friends. I know you both would be proud of how far my life has come.

I wish I could tell you all of the things you helped me to do, I owe it all to both of you. Thank you for keeping the baby you were surprised with, and thank you for being brave enough to make the decision not a lot of people would make. We all separated for the better, and I hope that you both have bettered your lives and raise your own children one day.

Thank you for giving me the parents who I thank everyday for the life I have.