The Time is Now

Life can change in an instant. The present state of our country due to a world wide pandemic proved just that. I have learned this lesson multiple times throughout my life. One of the best ways my life changed was finding my biological family. Throughout my whole journey I was so focused on finding my family that I never thought about how  much my life would change after I found them. Unfortunately, not all change is good. My life changed in an instant when I lost my sister Dora to cancer. Dora was the first sibling who reached out to me through email and we talked everyday after that. She quickly became more than a sister to me, she was my rock, like she was to many others. In my life I only spent time with Dora twice. Once in New York on the Dr. Oz show and then a few months later for Christmas. We thought we had so much time to make up for what was lost. We never got the chance to spend a birthday together. Monday May 4th is Dora's birthday. This last week she has been heavy on my heart and mind even more than usual. I really have been fighting this cloud of sadness. My sister always told me that she was my biggest fan. If you knew her you would know that is true. She encouraged me everyday to chase my dreams and never give up. She wanted my story told as much as I do. We both wanted to help others that our in situations similar to ours.  So I am thrilled in honor of Dora's birthday to share some exciting news.

I get asked all the time about the book and movie. I'm happy to announce that the book is projected to be released by the end of 2020. Im still looking for a few key elements to the story that I would like to add. This is where I could use your help. Im looking for information during the time I was in DHS custody. Any leads on how to get this information would be very helpful. This is still a missing piece of my puzzle that I one day hope to find. I would also love to see any pictures from the summer of 1978 from Oklahoma, especially the Tulsa area and Hartshorne area. Feel free to post them on my Facebook. I really want to get a feel for the time to better help me understand. There is still so many missing pieces. Also I am on the search for the original news paper articles from 1978. I have copies printed from microfiche, but having the original papers would mean the world to me and my family.

Prior to the book release I will release a 4 week bible study. ( Some of you may not know that I am ordained) The topics will include issues that I have dealt with through my life and how I was able to overcome them. During my journey Beth Moore's Bible Studies were a big inspiration and comfort for me. If what I have learned through this journey can inspire one person then it was worth it. I'm really excited to share this. As you know, God was a big part of my journey. I don't know if I can ever properly describe the feelings and thoughts that adoption and especially abandonment can put on a person. Sometimes it can be really hard, and God's word pulled me through everytime. I have so much to share with you in this bible study, I can't wait!!

The big question is always the movie.... The movie is in pre production. I am so excited to share this story on the big screen with you, because you are all a part of making it happen. I will keep you posted but please be patient with me on this, as this project is very personal to me and I want it to be perfect!

Now the BIG News!!! My goal has always been to inspire and help others that are going through the struggles similar to mine.  I am a firm believer that we are overcomers by the sharing our story with others. People have so much to learn from each other. I've been planning this project for a while but wanted to start it after the book was complete. But I feel in my heart more than ever that NOW IS THE TIME!! With the current pandemic I can't confirm an exact date but I am planning August 2020 I will be launching a web show  featuring guests that are currently searching for a loved one. I also plan to have special guests from search angels and others to offer advice and share stories. I know that I always felt like I was the only person who felt lost because a piece of me was missing. But through my journey I learned that there are many of us. There is power in numbers and through this show I want to show you that you are not alone and offer help in your search. I would have NEVER found my family without your help. You kept me encouraged and motivated. Each person who shared my story eventually led me to people that helped me find my family. I want to pay that forward! I want to help my guests get their stories out there and shared, but most of all my goal is to help them find who they are looking for. I believe I had the most hopeless case. Nothing to go on, no real leads, nothing!! But sharing my story eventually led me to the right person who could beat all odds and found my family!! I'm confident that together we can reunite more families. If you or someone you know would like to be a guest please email me at abandonedvol1@gmail.com or message me on Facebook. I would love to hear your stories. 


On a side note I am looking to fill some crew positions. I need you to be Oklahoma local. So if you are a DP, sound or lighting, please send your resume and a reel if applicable to abandonedvol1@gmail.com

I also plan to put an orginal song in the movie that was written by someone special for me and I am looking for musicians specifically guitar, bass, drums and possibly fiddle. Please send demo to abandonedvol1@gmail.com


Thank you to each one of you that has been with me through this journey!! Its far from over. Each one of you our a part of this story andI  firmly believe I would have never found my family without your help. Each of the above projects will have my heart poured into them to give back to you. You each took time to share my story, send me messages of encouragement and so mush more. 

I may not have ever been able to spend a birthday with Dora but this year I'm giving her a gift. She couldn't wait for me to move forward on these projects and each one is dedicated to her with the hopes that we can change someones life! Happy Birthday in Heaven Sis!!!