Ella's Birth Family

We found Ella's birth family via social media in November 2014.  Since then, I have had contact with her birth mother several times each week.  We exchange messages, photos and videos.  Her birth mother reads and writes English very well which has been a blessing for our communication.

Our relationship is evolving, but positive thus far even though there's a lot of regret, grief, and pain on her birth family's end.  Six years ago they made a choice based on completely inaccurate medical information, social norms that would ostracize a child with limb differences, and personal fears.  The heartbreak is unimaginable.

Yesterday, Ella received her first package from her birth family.  It included some lovely handmade clothing and other items she will enjoy very much.  All of us are blessed to have this connection with Ella's Armenian parents who are reaching out in the best way they know.