{"product_id":"cypress-inheritance-the-beginning-9798998836008","title":"Cypress Inheritance: The Beginning","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eShe came into the world under extreme circumstances. Vulnerable and fragile, her life began in a rundown orphanage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThere weren't any reliable records about this precious baby girl, so one of the nurses cradled her, looked down at her adorable face and gave her a name... Lorna.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eDue to overcrowding and lack of resources, Lorna was relocated to two other orphanages, by the time she was three months old.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen Lorna reached eight months, with the overcrowding and a clerical error, she was moved to an orphanage, which happened to be tied to a worldwide adoption organization. This was a major blessing!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWithin a week of relocating, she was discovered by a loving couple who couldn't get pregnant and wanted to adopt a child from another part of the world. The day the couple arrived at the orphanage, they instantly fell in love with little Lorna. However, as they completed the legal paperwork to take her back to the states, the couple felt a tug on their hearts for all of the precious, little faces they were leaving behind in that orphanage.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBack in the states, the couple provided Lorna with a warm, supportive and secure environment, and they quickly became a real family.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhen Lorna turned twelve, the couple felt it was time to reveal the details of her adoption. Despite the love they all shared as a family, her parents knew this news would be very difficult for her. They sat Lorna down at the family table and unfolded the story of Lorna's adoption. Her adopted parents described the orphanage they found her in, the other kids who longed for their own parents and the lack of information about her past. She had no recorded name, medical records or birth certificate, so she didn't even know how old she actually is because she doesn't know her real birthdate.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe news overwhelmed Lorna at first and she was speechless for a few moments. After sitting for a while in silence, she looked up at her parents, and with tears in her eyes, smiled and said, \"Thank you.\" She thanked them for following their hearts in adopting and loving her. She thanked God for blessing her, and she said, \"I could still be there, alone and growing up without parents like those other children.\" She paused again and thought for second and said once more, \"Thank you.\"\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNews of her adoption, changed Lorna, making her even more compassionate toward others; especially orphans. It also caused her not to take the many blessings in her life for granted. This new perspective on life motivated her to excellence in everything she did: her academics, sports, martial arts and student government. She felt it was her duty to fully maximize her abilities and opportunities. \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBut when she got into college she got caught up with wanting more. Striving to achieve and beginning to take more for granted. This helped her to become more distance from her parents and not being very close to anyone. She has let bitterness slowly sink in as she has thought more about past events.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNow achieving her goals and feeling she has control and direction, receiving a mysterious letter leaving her an entire estate, everything is about to change in her life!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eCypress, C. E. One:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - C.E. One has never sought the spotlight. Deeply dedicated, he thrives behind the scenes. Fulfillment comes not from recognition, but from telling the story. With a talent for elevating complex ideas, CE One blends innovative insights with timeless themes, ensuring the narrative is thought-provoking and immersive while he orchestrates the details with precision and passion.\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eDeborde, David:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - Dave DeBorde is an award-winning filmmaker and screenwriter whose work spans theatrical features, television, and reality series. He was a producer on the acclaimed romantic drama Old Fashioned, and wrote the theatrical family adventure Camp Hideout (Roadside\/Sony). Now, Dave brings his cinematic storytelling to the page as co-author of Cypress Inheritance The Beginning, writing alongside the Cypress Inheritance saga's original creator. This book launches an ambitious narrative universe filled with mystery, science fiction, and emotional discovery. A regular speaker at international film festivals including Cannes and Sundance, Dave balances his creative pursuits with his favorite role: devoted husband and father to four energetic kids.","brand":"Cypress Inheritance, LLC","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51454010425618,"sku":"9798998836008","price":16.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4e39ff7e-7b84-4a30-84c5-1d3a48fafd0e.jpg?v=1751991105","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/cypress-inheritance-the-beginning-9798998836008","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}