

“ Because they loved you honey,” she would patiently reply.Įver since I can remember, my parents have been nothing but honest with me concerning adoption. “ But why?” I often recall asking my mom, when the subject of being adopted came up. What was I to expect? What was I to call them? Mom? Dad? I will never forget the day I hugged my birth parents for the first time in a mid-sized chain restaurant.

This is a tribute to my birth parents – because of their unconditional love I am able to share my passions with the world – I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

While the details of this story may differ from yours, I ask you to go forth and share the light within you. Unconditional love is the solution to all of the worlds’ ills. Certainly, my birthparents weren’t the only ones to show me this mysterious force, but the story carries an invaluable lesson that you can probably relate with. I wrote this essay nearly 4 years ago during my sophomore year of high school, and to me, it captures the essence what unconditional love really is. With wars taking place each and every day, messy political battles, starvation, and greed the world needs you more than ever.Because even in the darkest of alleys, remains the fact that we as humans are meant to love. But the truth is, there are many parts of the world where unconditional love is lacking. Or even the loving bond between your siblings and friends.I’m extremely grateful for all the love that I’ve had in my young life. Whether that mean the love of your spouse or partner, or the connection you share with your mom or dad. “It’s safe to say that one of the greatest feelings in the world comes from the warmth of being unconditionally loved. Mentor Assisted Life Skills & Educational Outreachīlog writer Bud Hennekes shares their personal adoption story with a beautiful essay entitled “Unconditional Love”.
