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Our family grows
- Dec 2, 2009 at 12:21 AM
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Last week was such a blessing for both Glenn and I. We've gained
between us, three new siblings, 4 nephews and 2 nieces. It's like our
family doubled. I never asked Glenn's mom, but my money is on my mom
being more excited about my find. Teehee
Last weekend, Glenn's
sister, June called and said she was meeting with Glenn's paternal
aunt. June was extremely nervous. Turns out she stressed unnecessarily.
They ended up talking for 7 hours. WOW!!! Even I can't talk that long
LOL. The best part of her conversation was a confirmation that there
were indeed 2 more H****t children out there. Holly and Jason. From
what I hear, June came home and searched out Holly. They connected and
the next morning, June called. By Wednesday night they were all on
facebook together talking and laughing. Holly has two boys and a girl.
Holly even shares a birthday with Cameron. June has been on a non-stop
high since Monday night. How exciting for her. She is most happy that
she has a sister. I guess growing up as the only girl will do that to
you!
June's connection inspired me to make one more stab at
finding someone I had always wanted to connect with. My mom had a baby
when she was 16 and was forced by her mother to give the baby up for
adoption. I had heard stories through the years and despite having
heard that the baby wanted nothing to do with my mother, I had always
hoped that if we had a chance to connect, she would not turn me away. I
talked to my mom on Friday and was able to fix a few of the facts I had
wrong. She did not grow up in NY, it was MD. Big difference!!! I paid
for a few people searches and finally with a slight change to the last
name I FOUND HER!!!! I mustered up what little nerve I had, took my
shaking body to the phone and prayed that she would not hang up on me.
I am absolutely thrilled to say that she did not and even knew about
me. Unfortunately, she always wanted a brother and knew about my
brother. She even remembered his name. Unfortunately meaning that he
passed away 24 years ago so she will never have a chance to meet him.
She lives 3 hours from me and despite growing up in Maryland she is a
STEELERS FAN!!! How awesome is that?!?!? I am no longer the big sister.
I have one of my own now. We talked for almost 2 hours and she even
wants to connect with my mom. Mom said it's the best Thanksgiving
present she ever had. I called Paula and told her. As she is 3 years
younger than me, I did not know if she remembered hearing about Tammy.
She did and cried when I told her everything I knew. Paula did not have
1/2 the facts I did (even though some of mine were wrong). So she was
never able to even attempt a search despite wanting to. She wants to
fly up here sometime and meet Tammy. I'm so excited that I want to get
in a car and go see her. I figure if I can drive 3 hours to Disney on
countless occasions, I can drive 3 hours to see my sister, who is the
GREATEST dream come true in my opinion. Tammy works retail and I don't
work so the meeting time is in her hands. Tammy has 2 boys and a girl
and knows what it's like to freeze her patootie off in an ice rink like
me. Her daughter does figure skating and my son is an ice hockey
player. She was born in the same hospital as me. She joined the
marines, I joined the Navy. So much to learn. I look forward to
learning so much about her and having many experiences with her in the
future. Tammy has an awesome family and a set of twin sisters who are
my age. I am so grateful that she has a wonderful loving family who
raised her with enough love to be open to more people who have always
loved her, too.
I wish everyone out there the blessings that God
has bestowed upon my household this season. God bless all my friends
and family. Enjoy your Christmas season and remember the reason for the
season. In my house we say Christmas because Christ is in it. Oh...and
it's Cameron's birthday. LOL
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that is so wonderful! our family grew recently, my aunt's daughter who was put for adoption when i was 2 recently contacted our family. exciting! and happy birthday to Cameron :)
- jcsmummy
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