KORE

Dear Mr. and Mrs. Daniels,

It was rather shocking getting to know that my birth parents were not just a fragment of my dreams. They were real. And, I even had a Dad.

I hope this meets you well and I hope Mrs. Daniels no longer has panic attacks. I just wanted to thank you for giving birth to me, I wanted to thank you for...... throwing me away....?" If that's something to be grateful for ?

Yes, if you didn't, well, I probably wouldn't have met family members like the Williams and probably wouldn't have met Christ at my very young age.

Oh, and the Tokunbos too. They were my first adoptive parents before the Williams' adopted me. I also got to meet them a few days ago before the holidays ended and now, everyone knows Flora and me are related, or, rather, 'were' formerly related. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tokunbo. Jessie and Larry are still oblivious of the fact that we are related though. But, I guess in due time, they'll know.

So, this is not to spite you. With all due respect, no. I'm sorry for the way I reacted the first day I met you in real life. I just couldn't believe you were real. But then, even so, I should have comported myself. Actually, I think you'll think you're the most forgiving person until a test is set that proves you otherwise. That's what Jesus taught me through your re - introduction into my life. I guess I am one of those few who are blessed with blossoming friendships

Again, I hope this letter meets you well,  both of you. But, I can't bring myself to meet you face to face.... yet. I'm hoping that one day, I'll be ready. But, for now, I don't think I can bring myself to as I'm still healing from.... you know.... the.... you understand.

Thank you for coming to look for me though. I appreciate it. I hope this letter  meets you well, again.

                                                   Kore.

The formality hurt, the complimentary close seemed worse. 'Kore.' Just Kore. But, it was better than nothing, wasn't it. So they decided to take it. She probably would not use the last name but the closure was better. The Lord has forgiven but they would still reap the consequences of their actions. Yes they would.

But the letter would be treasured, that, that sure knew. So as they held on to each other, they held in their hearts, the word of Christ and the voice behind the written words. Their first and eldest daughter, Korede.

THE END.