Woman Leaves Newborn on Business Class Plane Seat, Decides to Find Him 13 Years Later — Story of the Day

“My husband owns an airline company, and we were wealthy enough to support our daughter. But we were opposed to such a young pregnancy. I wish I could have helped her. She took her own life because she couldn’t bear all of it. I don’t want someone else to go through that! It’s a terrible place to be in.”

“I’m sorry to hear that,” Rhonda said, wiping away her tears.

“I, too, feel sorry for her,” Mrs. Bamford added. “However, it’s too late now. Don’t worry, I’ll help you. I can book the ticket for you. Make sure your child lives a good life in a new place.”

“Oh no,” Rhonda exclaimed. “You’ve already done a lot for me. I’m afraid I won’t be able to return this favor.”

“Please,” Mrs. Bamford requested. “If I help you, it’d be like I helped my daughter. And it will help me get over my guilt.”

Rhonda couldn’t say no to Mrs. Bamford at that point. She accepted the ticket and a few days later, she was flying business class from AUS to JFK, ready to start her life all over again.

However, as she sat settled in the plane with her baby in her arms, she was constantly concerned about her ability to provide a good life for him.

“What if I am unable to care for my child? What if he ends up living with me on the streets?” These thoughts had taken over Rhonda’s mind to the point where she didn’t notice the flight was over, and the pilot announced their arrival at JFK.

Rhonda was terrified as she realized she would be alone in a strange city with a newborn and no means to provide for him. Her mind started to spin, her heart pounded, anxious over the thought of what lay ahead for her and her son.