Callie Mitchell is a 25 year-old photographer and an exceptionally brave and honest woman. Her diary, which she shared with the Daily Iowan, tells the story of her life, her relationship, her pregnancy and her decision to give up her baby for adoption.
It is both beautiful and heartbreaking. But above all it is inspiring.
Read the diary entries of this beautiful mother (and click here for the full story including stunning images and videos)
March 25, 2012
I am a day late with my period and woke up in his bed, worried I was pregnant. I got up, walked to the store to get a pregnancy test, and immediately took it when I got back to his apartment. As I sat on the toilet with the pregnancy test on the counter, waiting for the results, my mind raced. I was excited at the thought of being a mom and loving my own child. I had the perfect boyfriend who I was in love with, and we had talked about getting married and having children someday — someday just came sooner than we expected.
When the test showed a positive reading, I sat on the toilet and started crying. All of a sudden I was worried about how he would respond. After I told him, he and I talked for hours. At times, we just sat in silence. He was thinking. At that time, we decided to keep the baby and start the family we had talked about.
March 26, 2012
We told our families today. All of our parents are excited about a new grandchild. I think my dad almost started crying he was so happy. After the father told his mom, she called and talked to me for an hour. Everyone has been very supportive.