After Her Daughter Brought A Stranger To Dinner, This Mom Discovered His Identity

When loving mother Tammy Oswalt was invited by her daughter Sammy for a special birthday dinner, she had no idea what startling revelation the evening would bring.

Family Ties

Tammy Oswalt lives Orlando in Florida, close by to her two caring daughters. Being a single mother, she made sure to instil good morals and respect in her two children. Despite the hardships of being an only parent, she gave motherhood her all. Yet on this fateful night, their omission of the truth, would deeply affect her.

Birthday Surprise

Oswalt was delighted when her eldest daughter, Sammy, invited her out for a special meal to have some much-needed quality time together. Unbeknown to Tammy, Sammy had actually prepared a special birthday surprise to celebrate her mother’s 53rd birthday. Needless to say, this particular surprise would surpass her wildest expectations.

What Was In Store?

Oswalt arrived at Sammy’s home with no expectations about how the evening would eventually unfold. She expected a simple meal with her loved ones. The doting daughter had managed to organize quite an unexpected gift for her unsuspecting mother. In fact, in Sammy Hewett’s own words, it was a present “that money couldn’t touch.”

Hated Surprises

Oswalt was not a fan of unexpected surprises. Yet this surprise would be something that she would no doubt remember for the rest of her days, but was it worth the elderly mother’s shock?

Strict Orders

She had given strict orders to her daughter that she didn’t want any gifts, that she only wanted to be in the presence of those she loved on her special day. She had no idea that her daughter was planning the surprise of a lifetime…

Giving Away Just A Small Clue

The first clue Oswalt received that something unexpected was about to happen was when Hewett pulled out her phone and started recording the seemingly casual evening. Nothing could have prepared the mom for her startling birthday surprise.

Live Stream

In this day and age, little goes on without being recorded on social media. Sammy live-streamed Oswalt’s reaction to her Facebook page. To prepare her mom for what was about to come, Hewett asked, “You know how I do random, unexpected stuff, right?”

Anticipation Hits

As Oswalt waited for the surprise to be revealed, Hewett announced, something, that she never would have expected. Luckily, for Sammy and her unsuspecting mom, the moment was being filmed and preserved. Tammy was truly taken aback as her daughter uncovered to the live feed what the surprise was.

Had To Be A Dream

“I want you to meet your son, Dylan.” With that, Oswalt placed her head in her hands, she couldn’t believe her ears. She turned around in her chair, it was then that Oswalt locked eyes with her son. She hadn’t seen her child in over 18 years.

Happy Birthday Mom

Oswalt was overcome with emotion, her mouth dropped open as she jumped to her feet. She flung her arms around the young man who hugged her back in return. The pair enjoyed a long and tender embrace as Sammy continued filming the spectacular moment. As Sammy’s eyes filled with tears, she said, “Happy birthday, mom.”x

Long Lost Son

The man featured in the touching video is Oswalt’s long-lost son. In the late 90’s Oswalt was a single mom with two daughters, who unexpectedly discovered she was carrying another. Tragically, the young mother had split up with the father of her unborn child before it was revealed she was pregnant. This was a devastating period for Tammy and her two daughters.

Not Many Options

At the time, Oswalt was struggling to make ends meet and support her family. As the bills began to pile up, Oswalt feared her and her children would soon become homeless. As a result, she made the heartbreaking decision to put her future baby up for adoption.

She Had To Explain Her Reasons

Her reasons were selfless. She wanted to give her son a life that she knew she would be unable to provide. She was devastated by the decision but she knew it was made with love, she simply had no other option.

It’s Time To Say Goodbye

When the day came to give up her newborn baby, Tammy battled with her conflicting emotions. There was no other choice, but it hurt her more than she could have ever expected. Unlike other mothers, she had no partner to turn to in this time of need.

Broken Heart

“A mom doesn’t give up her child like a sack of potatoes,” she told Inside Edition in October 2017. “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

After handing her son over to social workers, Oswalt was deeply affected by the trauma of losing her child. She soon fell into a downward spiral of depression and at her lowest point, even contemplated taking her own life. “I tried to commit suicide,” she admitted. “The emotional guilt and loss overwhelmed me.”

Gone But Never Forgotten

With the passing of time, Oswalt managed to lift herself out of her depression. She knew she had to survive for the sake of her daughters. Though the years continued to pass, she was able to shake her guilt over giving up her only son.

Tracking Down His Mothet

It appeared that the little boy never forgot about his biological mother, either. In fall 2017, after an in-depth internet search, Dylan tracked down Hewett’s telephone number. Though the siblings communicated in private for some time, Dylan was still unsure about making contact with his mother.

Time To Reach Out

After months of secret contact, Hewett eventually told her mother about her conversations with her long-lost brother. The news left Oswalt confused and shocked. “All these questions were running through my head,” Oswalt later revealed.

So What Now?

After a few months, Dylan finally agreed to speak to his biological mom over the phone. Tammy was overjoyed to hear her son’s voice but understood he needed time to process his emotions before a meeting could take place. She was simply overjoyed to know her son was alive and well.

Waiting Until The Time Was Right

When Dylan surprised his mother at the restaurant, it was the last thing she was expecting. Describing the meeting, in October 2017 Oswalt told the Daily Mail, “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

In her interview with Inside Edition, Oswalt added, “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.’”

Coincedence

In a bizarre twist, it seemed that Oswalt and Dylan only lived 30 minutes apart from each other. Somehow, after so many years, the pair never ran into each other. And now, after years of separation, the mother and son were finally reunited.

New Chapter Ahead

With an beautiful new chapter unfolding ahead of her, Oswalt was looking forward to a future relationship with her beloved boy. “I feel so complete now,” she said. “Everything I ever wanted, I now have. I’ve got what matters and that’s family.”

A Real Family Reunion

As Christmas time came around, Oswalt felt that she couldn’t let another celebration go by without her son by her side. Tammy invited Dylan to her house for the annual holiday family meal, to meet all the family and friends. But would he join his family for such an overwhelming reunion?

What Would He Decide?

After giving it much thought, and even consulting with his adopted parents, Dylan agreed that this would be a special occasion to meet and get to know his extended biological family. After years away from his sisters, cousins, aunts and uncles, he was finally coming home.

Family Reaction

Dylan was panicked with nerves and anticipation when the evening eventually arrived. Yet once the door opened, he was greeted by a wave of love and affection. His younger ran up to hug him, and welcomed him into their home with open arms. They even made a stocking for him above the fireplace, and had presents for him waiting to be opened.

What Would Happen Next?

From that day forward, Dylan finally felt like he truly belonged. Of course Oswalt was thrilled to have her children under one roof. This is one reunion the Oswalt family would never forget.