You're So Lucky, You Have Two Families

Today I stopped at my local bagel store where I sometimes like to sit down, have a bagel and iced tea and read the paper before going to work. I was wearing my "Denied" tee shirt.

The very pleasant lady behind the counter asked, "What have you been denied?"

I responded that I am an adopted person and NY State Law does not allow me to see my original birth certificate. She was very surprised and stated, "That's not fair." I, of course, wholeheartedly agreed.

We continued the conversation with a brief overview of my adoptee search. She found the story  interesting and gave it a positive spin saying, "You're so lucky, you have two families." I never quite looked at it like that, but I understand her innocent viewpoint.

I see this lady a couple of times a week, took her picture today and just realized I don't know her name. I'll have to ask her. She puts a great start to my day each time I stop there.