This Daughter Reduces Mom To Tears At Her Birthday Because Of An Invited Stranger!

When we least expect it, life tends to give us a surprise as we go about our daily lives. We never know what kind of revelations a random day is going to bring. So when Tammy Oswalt’s daughter Sammy took her out for a birthday dinner, she did not expect anything much to happen. She was about to get one of the biggest surprises ever when they reached the venue.

Family Ties

So who is this woman named Tammy Oswalt? Well, Oswalt is a mother who was born and brought up in Orlando in Florida. She stays there with her family and does not have much to complain about her life. She now has two grown-up daughters, who have become her everything. She has said multiple times that they are the gems of her life and that she loves them with all her heart.

A Good Mom

Tammy tries her best to teach her daughters good morals and the importance of respecting others. But even she was completely shocked to find out something that time they went out to have a birthday dinner. To say that Tammy was shocked would be an understatement as the night did way more than that. But what was the reason behind her acting so mush?

An Invitiation

Since Oswalt was such a loving mother, her two daughters obviously loved her very much. They loved to spend time with her and be around her, even if they were all grown up. Tammy was absolutely excited when her oldest daughter named Sammy Hewett wanted to take her mom out for a meal. Her mother was very pleased that she wanted to spend some quality time with her.

Birthday Surprise

But little did Tammy know that her dear daughter Sammy was actually going to surprise her with a party. In fact, Sammy was actually organizing a birthday surprise for her mother whom she cherished very much. This birthday bash was for the celebration of her mother’s 53rd birthday. This happened back in the month of September in 2017.

What Was In Store?

So Tammy Oswalt was very delighted to go out and have a good meal with her daughter. She was so excited and arrived early at the venue they chose to meet up in. Tammy was not aware that she was going to receive a big birthday surprise from her eldest daughter. The daughter who appreciated her mother so much had in fact, planned on a giving her a thoughtful gift.

Money Can’t Touch

The present was such a precious one that even Hewett had admitted in her own words, talking about the present for her mother saying it was something “that money can’t touch. ” So what could this present be that not even any sum of money could buy? Do you think it would actually be something so precious like a diamond ring that costs a lot?

Hated Surprises

As human beings, we are all born different and we have dissimilar taste in everything. So even though there are so many people who love surprises and get unexpected gifts, Oswalt was not one of those people. She was just one of those folks that did not enjoy finding out something unexpected. She usually hated surprises and has claimed that it was something she just didn’t like.

An Exception?

But then again, sometimes, even the ones that hate surprises end up loving them if they turn out to be worth all the heart racing and anticipating. So was this big surprise that Sammy had planned for her mother, something that was going to send her over the moon? Was it going to be something as life-changing and as precious as she claimed it to be?

Strict Orders

It is common for most parents to not demand or want anything from their kids. As adults and parents, they usually see themselves as the giver and mostly feel uncomfortable being at the receiving end. So this was the same case as Tammy Oswalt. She had given prior instructions to her daughters not to gift her anything and that she only wanted to spend a quiet time with her most beloved friends and family.

An Idea

So Tammy had somehow given a basic idea of what she wanted without even realizing it. Her daughter was quick to take notes and tried her best not to disappoint her mother who had given her such a comfortable life growing up. Even though Tammy was not expecting something from her kids, she was about to realize that she was going to get something nice really soon.

Giving Away Just A Small Clue

Even when someone plans a surprise for us, many times we often find ourselves getting a little suspicious or we find something weird in their behavior. So just like this, there was a clue of sorts that Oswalt received when Sammy was about to surprise her. She felt that something was a little off because Hewett pulled out her phone and she turned on her camera.

A Little Prepared

Tammy felt as though she was about to get something really unusual that her daughter described as  “incredible presents.” She was expecting to find something very different as a present for herself. She was a little prepared in the head, but then again, nothing would have been able to prepare Tammy for the kind of present she was about to receive.

Live Stream

When we do something out of the ordinary for someone, we often feel the need to share it with others who may not be able to be present with us. Lucky for us these days, social media has become a useful tool in allowing us to share our precious moments with others. Sammy Hewett wanted to share this precious moment with others and so she live-streamed Oswalt’s reaction on her Facebook page.

Random And Unexpected

So as Sammy was preparing her mother to receive the gift that she had secretly been working on, she wanted to give her mom a little word of advice. She did want her mom to be a little prepared before unveiling her secret. So Hewett warned her mother with the words, “You know how I do random, unexpected stuff, right?” Would you feel anxious if you heard these words?

Anticipation Hits

So the wait was finally over and the emotions were running high. The tension in the room was getting so intense that it was almost tangible. So it was finally time for Sammy to announce what she had been keeping from her mom all the while. There was nothing in this whole wide world that would have been enough to prepare Tammy for what she was about to hear.

In Her Wildest Dreams

So to break it all down, we know now that Sammy was about to tell her dear mother what she had planned as a surprise gift for her mother. And on top of all this, she was sharing this with all her social media friends that made it even more intriguing. So Sammy then gave an announcement to her mother that was surely something Tammy could have never imagined, even in her wildest dreams.

Had To Be A Dream

Well, what was this revelation that needed so much anticipation? Well, it was definitely something that was going to change their lives forever. With a simple sentence, Sammy told her mom, “I want you to meet your son, Dylan.” And so Tammy Oswalt was transfixed by what she had just heard. She could not believe the words that had come out of her daughter’s mouth.

18 Years Ago

Was this really her son and where did he come from? Tammy was going to have a lot of explaining to do because this was indeed a shocking revelation. It turns out, Tammy has had a past that was way more interesting and complicated than one could have ever guessed. This was Tammy’s son whom she had not been able to see for a whopping 18 years. She had to give up her unplanned baby.

Happy Birthday Mom

As soon as she spotted her long-lost son, Oswalt got on her feet, wasting not another minute to tighten her arms around the young man. Her son reciprocated by giving her a hug back. The two of them were not done holding each other and continued to do so for a long while. Who can blame a mother and son who have not met each other for 18 years? Her daughter Hewett went on filming this moment.

Hugging It Out

It was such an emotional moment for everyone present and especially precious for Tammy Oswalt and her family. This was indeed one of the best surprise gifts she had ever received in her life. Sammy kept gazing at her mother and brother as they attempted to hug out all of the lost times between them. She then said to her dear mother, “Happy birthday, mom.”

Long Lost Son

So it turns out, the guy in the video is actually Oswalt’s long-lost son. Who knew that she had been keeping such a huge secret this whole time! So back in the late 1990s, Oswalt was a single mom who had two daughters to take care of. She was already struggling as it is and discovered that she had another baby on the way. Unplanned pregnancies are one of the main reasons why adoption rates are high.

A Hard Time

There was a catch though. Tammy had actually broken up with the father of the child she was carrying. She separated with him even before she even found out that she was expecting. So you could imagine the kind of stress and frustration Tammy was left with after facing such a confusing reality. She admits that it was one of the hardest times ever for her.

Not Many Options

As a single mother, Tammy already had her hands full with the two daughters that she needed to take care of. She is a generous and selfless mother who wants to provide the best opportunities for her kids. Up until that point she had always done whatever was in her power to give her kids the best care. However, she was struggling monetarily and to have another baby would leave them homeless.

Up For Adoption

She was carrying the child now and abortion was out of the question. She was looking for the options that could somehow minimize her struggle but everything was falling apart. She knew very clearly that she would not be able to give the care and support the baby deserves. So in the end, Tammy opted for the only sensible solution and was considering putting her baby up for adoption. It was difficult but she put the baby up for adoption.

She Had To Explain Her Reasons

People may point fingers at her and call her a selfish mother. However, on the contrary, Tammy’s reasons were incredibly selfless. All the decisions that she made were purely for the benefit of her baby. Since she wanted to give her son a life that she knew was not achievable, she made the painstaking decision to keep him up for adoption as she thought adoption would help him gain access to a better future in life.

His Best Interest

Tammy was devastated as she did want to keep the baby for herself. It was her first son and the thought of having to give him up haunted her every night. But she knew it would be the best for him so she moved forward with the decision. It was a very difficult move to make but since it was in his best interest, she had no choice but to give in.

It’s Time To Say Goodbye

So when it was finally time to give birth to the baby boy, she was very ecstatic to be able to bring such joy into the world. But this also meant that she would immediately have to give him up the same day. Tamny did not have a choice but to give him away and the feeling was an indescribable pain that she cannot express. She was alone with no one to lean on so it was even harder.

Broken Heart

It was absolutely heartbreaking for poor Oswalt to be unable to keep her newborn son. “A mom doesn’t give up her child like a sack of potatoes,” she had disclosed in an interview she did back in October of 2017. She speaks of her inadequacy, “All I could give him was love and sometimes that’s not enough. I had to make the decision to give him up because I did love him.”

Handing Him Over Took A Dark Turn

For a mother to have to give up her baby, it should have some sort of effect on her no doubt. That was exactly what happened to Tammy. When her son was taken away, Oswalt broke down into the clutches of depression and even had suicidal thoughts governing her mind. “I tried to commit suicide,” she reveals, “The emotional guilt and loss overwhelmed me.”

Gone But Never Forgotten

The initial months when Oswalt had to give her baby away was like hell. But in due time she was able to get her mind to step out of the depression she was in. Years went on and she slowly learned to keep her depression at the back of her head. But it was still hard and Tammy certainly thought about her son every day in the future.

Tracking Down His Mother

And in the case of her son, even he thought about his mother all his life. So back in the fall of 2017, Dylan decided to contact his mother. He was able to find Hewett’s telephone number with the help of the internet. When he spoke to her, they remained in contact privately for some time. Dylan was feeling a little anxious reaching out to his mother.

Time To Reach Out

So then what was the reaction of their mother regarding all of this? In due time, Hewett revealed to her dear mother, about all of the secret conversations she had shared with Dylan , her brother. Tammy felt very shocked, amazed and a little angry after getting to know about all this. “All these questions were running through my head,” Oswalt had admitted.

So What Now?

When several months passed, Dylan thought it was finally time to speak to his biological mother on the telephone. For the mother, it was such a shock and it did leave her wanting to ask so many questions. However, she did not want to be so inquisitive and wanted her son to feel comfortable and free with her. She felt that they would meet eventually when the time is right.

Waiting Until The Time Was Right

That perfect timing came when it was Oswalt’s birthday just a few days after they spoke on the phone. So Dylan ended up being the biggest surprise at the restaurant. Talking about the time they finally reunited, Oswalt explained to interviewers, “The moment I looked back and saw him, so much ran through me. There was so much love, I just wanted to hold and kiss him.”

Broke Down

Tammy also spoke about her first meeting with Dylan in an interview she did in 2017, “As soon as [my daughter] said, ‘Meet your son, Dylan,’ I broke. I waited almost 19 years for this moment. All I could do was say, ‘Oh my God, I love you. You’re beautiful.’” She was over the moon to be able to see the baby that she had to give up years ago once again.

Coincidence Or?

So in the end, they found out that Dylan and his mother Tammy actually stayed just about 90 minutes away from each other. So the mother and son wanted to spend more time and learn more about each other as much as they could. During one of their first times, meeting up, Oswalt wanted to go for Dylan’s soccer match for the first time ever.

New Chapter Ahead

This was one of the best surprises to ever happen to Tammy. She wanted to make the most of it and was ready to take on this new adventure with her son. “I feel so complete now,” she confirmed, “Everything I ever wanted, I now have. I’ve got what matters and that’s family.” She now feels like she has a second chance to do things better.

A Real Family Reunion

So by the time Christmas season came, Tammy was not about to celebrate the holiday season alone. She wanted to include her long-lost son in all of these important celebrations. So how was Dylan going to take in this invitation? It was the first time he was going to have a celebration with his mother, so was he willing to go or not?

What Would He Decide?

So both the families on either end talked over and thought about this invitation. They all came to a conclusion. They all agreed that it would definitely be the right decision to let Dylan spend Christmas with his biological mother. This made Tammy very happy and it also gave Dylan a feeling of acceptance from his biological family too.

Family Reaction

So when the time came, Dylan rang the bell and he could feel his heart racing. He was nervous to meet all his cousins and his friends. When the door was opened, Dylan was welcomed with open arms and affection by everybody. His family had kept a stocking for him on the fireplace and there were presents waiting for him too. It would end up being one of the most unforgettable Christmas ever for everyone.

What Would Happen Next?

Dylan finally felt like he belonged with his mother’s family too. Since he was received with such a positive affirmation from his biological mother’s family that Christmas, he wanted to make sure he visited them as much as he could. Tammy was overjoyed that his son was slowly warming up to her family. Even Sammy was glad she found a new brother. The whole family now felt complete.