We have only met once in person so far, Kate and I. However, we have traded many emails back and forth and have gotten to know each other via those exchanges. Kate grew up in the North Eastern United States with fond memories of berry picking as a child with her sister. I grew up in the South in a suburb of Memphis in spitting distance of Graceland, hanging out at the gate hoping for a glance of Elvis.

Kate is naturally somewhat reserved and proper, but most decidely not stuffy. No one would ever describe me as either reserved or proper. Although we both dress in a similar conservative manner, I suspect that I am more of a risk-taker and a bit of a rebel. Age-wise, Kate is eight years older than I am, but our birthdays are just a few days apart.

Blame my southern roots, but,I have always loved to cook and in fact have a fairly large collection of cookbooks. These days I rarely crack open any of my cookbooks, much less cook anything from them. However, I love to cook even now when I get a chance. Despite having raising three children, Kate doesn't enjoy cooking and never has.

Kate retired a few years back from her job as an accountant. I am lousy at Math and always have been, and I am still working full time. Sewing and knitting are enjoyed by Kate, and I am all thumbs at both. While I crave excitement and adventure, I think Kate is calmer and more sedate than I am.

On the other hand, we both love the outdoors and are avid walkers. Both of us enjoy traveling and Europe is a favorite destination for the two of us. Gardening is another passion that we share as well. As far as marital history, we have both been married and divorced the same number of times. I am one marriage ahead though; Kate is single now and I am married for the best and last time.

Our oldest child is the same age, although hers is a son and mine is a daughter. Kate has two sons and a daughter as do I. What do we have in common the most though? Our son. Both of us feel a bond with each other due to our connection through our son. Kate and I have a amicable friendship based on our mutual interests including the love that we both have for our son. The three children that Kate raised came to her via adoption. One of the sons that she raised is the son that I placed for adoption so many years ago.

We just met for the first time a couple of years ago, and I feel fortunate that we have mutual respect and positive feelings toward each other. I received her Mothers' Day card to me today and she asked about my recent writing. She mentioned that enjoys reading what I write and asked for links to anything new. I will send her the links to my blogs, my new E-book on search and reunion and an excerpt from the book. The last line of her card said that she would be thinking about me on Sunday (Mothers' Day). I will think about her too. She has been a good mother to our son and I love her for that. Her card is on its way to her.

Happy Mothers' Day on Sunday to Kate and to all Mothers!

Further Reading:

Becoming

Finding Your Roots