Life Is Full Of Surprises

[Kintsugi]

I have had a similar experience to this, the opposite way. Two years ago (I was 18), my biological brother (one of three!) found me. I was the only child adopted out. I have a little sister about 11 months younger than I who was adopted out for a month and then returned due to... well, it was really not adoption but baby black market. They apparently tried that on my (adoptive) parents too, but my parents got it legitimized and negotiated for other methods of compensation (that were legal).

I am very happy for you. Finding my brothers and sister is one of the best things that has ever happened to me.

 

[Deleted member 6617]

I'm pretty excited and a bit nervous. Get to spend time with my brother today. We haven't really had the chance for the two of us to get together without a bunch of other people around. Today will be the first day I get to spend with him and his wife alone. I am looking forward to it. They are coming to my house and I will fix us a simple lunch and just have things low key and relaxing. Yikes....I don't do much in the way of entertaining anymore. I used to love to....things have changed. This will be a good test to see if I still have it in me. God I hope I don't freak out. It is no big deal....right? Low key, relaxing, just visiting....no pressure. Oh Boy...freaking myself out. Deep breath...I can do this and more importantly....enjoy it and enjoy them! Wish me luck and steady nerves! Thanks in advance!

 

[anni]

OH much, much luck with your day. PH!! I am completely fascinated with all this for you-it's such a delightful story. Did you hear that Oprah, of all people experienced the same thing recently? We should tell her she's in good company with our dear friend. I am more than sure it will be a blessed day, long remembered with some tears and heart tuggings.

xxoo

Anni

 

[Deleted member 6617]

Had the best visit with my brother, his wife, and my nephew.:) Yes... I am an aunt as well. Met this nephew for the first time yesterday. What a neat family. I am so blessed to be getting to know these people and call them relatives. We talked and talked and talked. Shared so much of our lives with each other. We do have a lifetime to catch up on. My mind is spinning. He has been through so much with two heart transplants. Yet, he is still here and I get to get to know him. This is so surreal and exciting. I just can't seem to absorb it all. I sure am enjoying trying though:D. I want to hold onto and remember yesterday....new beginnings are good things!

 

[anni]

Congratulations seems like a wierd word to use but something like that should be said? Someone less fuzzy will come up with something better but I just wished to say gosh, what a really nice story, PH. Gave me chills, the good kind, with some tears in the eyes. Oh my.

 

[intothelight]

Congratulations seems like a wierd word to use but something like that should be said?

I don't think this is a weirdo word. We all read about such difficult and tragic things that we have all experienced, and offer our empathy and support. This is so positive and absolutely wonderful, that congratulations seems like a perfect choice.

PH, congratulations on finding your family, having the courage to reunite with them, and the strength to start a relationship.

Deb

 

[Deleted member 6617]

Made my girls laugh today. My brother came by and fixed my computer. We were talking as he fixed it and the girls were cracking up at how we used the same phrases and hand gestures when we talked. We even talk to ourselves or objects as we work on them the same way. Neither of us knew we were doing it. Isn't it strange how alike we can be having spent a lifetime apart? I am just so thrilled to know him. This whole experience has been such a positive thing. I am so blessed.

 

[anni]

OH I love that, PH! It's a treasured thing. Your post touched me a little this morning because it's different but my mother and I do the same thing. Your family discovering it for the first time must have been a KICK! Hee- it'll get worse/better as you all get older, too. Kind of a nice thought, all of you going into the future together now. Hugs for that. :)

 

[intothelight]

This made my day! So wonderful.:)