ROOM FOR ANOTHER
A Courageous Adoption Story Based on True Events
Sometimes letting go is the greatest act of love.
"I couldn't put this book down... a powerful journey that will make you cry, smile, and believe in the strength of the human spirit."
When two high school students ask Theresa to share her story for a class assignment, they unlock a powerful tale of courage, sacrifice, and the true meaning of family.
From a broken childhood to an unexpected pregnancy in an era when choices were few, Theresa's journey reveals the profound strength it takes to make the hardest decision of all—choosing someone else's happiness over your own.
Based on true events from the author's biological mother's life, this heart-wrenching yet ultimately uplifting story follows one woman's courageous choice and its rippling effects through generations.
Through Theresa's eyes, witness how a single decision can transform not just one life, but many.
“What a fantastic story! Diane had an amazing, beautiful story, and her birth mother’s life was heartbreaking, but also gives you hope that you too will make it through the hard things in life. I grew teary eyed more than once, and finished the book with a smile on my face.”
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“I couldn’t put this story down. The story was heartbreakingly engaging. It made me cry in multiple places, but it also reinforces the resilience of the human spirit. I can’t recommend it enough!”
“Everyone should read this book to appreciate the sacrifices mothers make for their children and celebrate the unconditional love of mothers (biological and adoptive).”
“A delightful insight into the relationship and bond between mother and child.”
“Excellent story telling! I couldn’t put the book down unless it was to dry my tears. The story is woven beautifully! Highly recommend reading this book!”
“I cried in all that Theresa went through as a child. I was so encouraged with how she rose above it all and I connected in living the life of forgiveness and chose to not stop loving and not be a victim in her life. Such courage and strength.”
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A blaring alarm echoed loudly against the high ceilings of the workshop, causing Theresa to jump and jab her index finger with a quilting needle.
“Ouch,” exclaimed Theresa, turning off the annoying racket and slipping her wounded finger in her mouth. The clock read 2:30 p.m., indicating it was time to make good on her favor promised to Miss Stacy Hershey, a new high school teacher whom Theresa had befriended a year earlier.
“I need your help,” Stacy had said. “You know Darcy Noble and Liz Valdez?”
“Purchased many Girl Scout cookies from them over the years. Still have an unopened box of Thin Mints in the back of my pantry…somewhere,” said Theresa. “What’s the problem?”
“I had them for creative writing last year. Both smart, excellent writers. Easily “A” students. But this semester in my journalism class, they’re only doing “C” work.”
Despite being long since retired from teaching the elementary grades, Theresa still loved children of any age, even the ones that came with challenges—which were most of them. The enthusiasm and curiosity of youth energized her, as opposed to the assumptions and know-it-all attitude of adults, herself now included.
“Why?” asked Theresa.
“I’ll give you one guess.”
Theresa smiled. “Boys.”
