After 40 years

by Bryan 12 Replies latest jw friends

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  Bryan

  As you may have noticed, I have returned from the search for my grandfather. The story is much too long to simply post in this message. I will post the story soon.

  I will tell you though, that after 40 years, I did locate my grandfather whom I had not seen in 40 years.

  "I thought I'd never see you again." He told me.

  I felt the same. One more of my lost family members found. As well, I travelled to Santa Baraba to see my mother's cousin who didn't even know I existed.

  This year alone I have found and contacted close to 10 family members that I had not seen since age 2. Some I had never met. They all had one thing in common though; they knew my mother. Each time I find myself more jealous by the fact that they had a life with her. They shared stories of laughter and tears at the side of the woman who bore me; the woman I never knew.

  Though I have found my mother, because of her attempted suicide, I will never really know who she was. I can only live vicariously though the memories of family whom I never knew.

  To be continued...

  Bryan

  Have You Seen My Mother
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  Fleur

  (((((((Bryan))))))))

  Will be waiting to hear the continuation...

  ~essie
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  Bryan

  Thanks Fleur,

  I'll have more posted in a day or two.

  Bryan

  Have You Seen My Mother
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  Big Tex

  Bryan I'm glad you found some family. That is excellent, and then even better that they were able to share some stories and history with you. Do you think you can keep the connection with them? I hope so.

  Chris
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  Bryan

  Yes, I'm sure most everyone wants to keep in contact. My grandfather even called the day I flew home to make sure I returned home okay.

  I have an aunt who is avoiding me like the plague.

  It'll all be good.

  Bryan

  Have You Seen My Mother
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  seeitallclearlynow

  Bryan, these are such touchy subjects to me! My heart actually goes out to you! I feel pangs everytime I see your avatar and read your "signature" line.

  Keep us up on your experiences please - it's all so moving.
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  OICU8it2

  Please follow up with this. Thanks, Carlton
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  BrendaCloutier

  {{{{{ Bryan }}}}}

  I know just how you feel.

  I was adopted at 8 mos in 1957. The only grandmother I knew was my maternal gr-grandmother "Gramma". Whenever Arlene and her family were in town to visit, my mom would take me over to Gramma's to play with the kids. What I didn't know until Gramma's death in 1979 was that Arlene was my birthmother and the kids my half-sibs. Unfortunately, Arlene was killed in a carcrash in 1974. I have since met all my sibs, my aunt, my grandmother, my grandfather now deceased, cousins and many other relatives. It's really weird sometimes.

  Keep up the search. It's very rewarding.

  Hugs

  Brenda
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  Billygoat

  This is wonderful. And weird. Just today I emailed an old contact of my fathers trying to find my natural birth mother. I haven' seen her since 1976. Perhaps I can find her like y'all have found your family.
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  Bryan

  I have discovered that if you pick up enough rocks, you will be amazed at what you can find. Often, one rock will lead you to several others.

  bryan

  Have You Seen My Mother