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(This got long. I'm so emotional please forgive the length.)
Ladies,
I am soooo excited. If you remember, I was unable to enter the church last Easter after RCIA because of problems getting my baptismal certificate. I refused to be conditionally baptised because I knew I had been baptized (we had pics!).
Well, my mom has realized that I need this. She started coming to Mass w/ my family after almost 40 years away from the church. She would watch my tears during communion as everyone went up & I stayed in the pew.
She decided to actually do something about it & called a friend she has in the town I was born...where she adopted me. They gave her the number to the hospital and she called immediately. This morning, my mom let me know that in about 10 days I will be receiving my baptismal certificate!!!!  
MaryM, please forgive me for my aloofness. It was so depressing for so long...... I am sorry.
You helped me through the rough time.
I feel vindicated (? not sure if that's the exact word), but I just couldn't/wouldn't be baptized conditionally. Now, I can go in with my certificate.
Plus, imagine all that I've learned through this....my birth mother was a Catholic, who choose LIFE ...my life, plus before letting me go she had me baptized.
Tears of sadness & joy all mixed together.
I don't know what the next step is, will my parish just let me enter now (I'm positive they will) but I will be receiving our Lord soon.
Thank you for letting me share.
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Oh, Michaela - praise God. I am so happy for you and have thought of you often and continued my prayers. I wish I could give you a big hug right now.
 - cyber ones will have to do. And what joyous news about your mother.
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That's so beautiful, Michaela. Thanks for sharing. Prayers coming your way.
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That is just so wonderful! Deo Gratias!
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This is just beautiful Michaela! Your birth mother and your mother--both working towards this for you in their own time...
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I'm sorry I missed this original post. I will be putting you in my morning prayer list!
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That is so awesome!!!
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Michaela, I am so happy for you! God Bless you!
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Congratulations, Michaela! Exciting news!
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Michaela,
I'm so happy the Lord saw to your need, and led the way!  Contratulations and May the Lord bless and keep you always..........
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Michaela -
You are so blessed with loving mothers! I am so happy for you!
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Yea! What great news!! I'll pray for you that everything will go smoothly as you prepare to participate in this wonderful sacrament! Yea! Congratulations on your good news!
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Michaela Wonderful news about your mum as well and to find out about your birth mum, how special.
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