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Adoption sucess story

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Andrew

Andrew Report 8 Dec 2014 19:51

I've researched my birth mothers family for several years only to find that I am an only child and that my birth mother was an only child of only children as well. It means that I have absolutely no cousins or other close family. I have no pictures of any family.

I recently found out that an old friend of mine was also adopted. I got hold of her original birth cert and in less than 2 weeks have been able to build her family tree, find pictures of her birth mother and grandparents, find her older brother and put her in touch with a 2nd cousin who knows the family history. There are nearly 100 cousins around the world.

Some people have all the luck.

Andy

Rambling

Rambling Report 8 Dec 2014 21:50

That's a real shame Andy but well done to you for helping your friend find her family :-)

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SylviaInCanada

SylviaInCanada Report 8 Dec 2014 21:59

well done for helping your friend. She will be really happy.


but so sorry that you have not had similar success.

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My brother, photo taken in September 1991 just a couple of weeks before he died. ............................................................ To help us and to get better results, please post as much detail as you can, especially name, date(s) and place. Also say what you already know.

lavender

lavender Report 8 Dec 2014 22:40

That was such a kind gesture, Andrew. She must have been really thrilled.

Sorry that you didn't have that for yourself, it must be a difficult thing to accept.

Andrew

Andrew Report 10 Feb 2015 22:14

Update on this.

My friend met her older brother and his family this weekend. They had a wonderful tearful and emotional reunion (after 60 years). She now has family pictures and all the history of why she was adopted.

A really positive and happy result.

Andy

Rambling

Rambling Report 10 Feb 2015 22:20

That's lovely Andy :-)

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lavender

lavender Report 10 Feb 2015 22:23

Thank you for letting us share in the heartwarming story. Lovely that you can enjoy the moment that you brought about. :-)