The find of a lifetime

drywalldave

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This all started back in 2000, my mother was going through heart surgery and I was informed the true identity of my father. Mom apparently changed her name to hide the fact that she was pregnant and not married. So I looked for a couple years and found nothing. Then I received an email from a gentleman of high standing in our community that his father and mine were cousins.He gave me a couple names of uncles and informed me of a brother and sister that I had.
Well you can imagine how uncomfortable the phone call was, but it was made. Then the trip to see them. When they pulled out pictures of my father I was in shock. It was my dad. I remember little about dad, but not how he looked. Dad died in 1970 of Lou Gehrig's disease, but i still remember how he looked. Well the family accepted me with open arms and now I had a family. Mom never married or had any other children so it was just me.
Then it came time to meet my brother and sister. Our age is 13 months apart, so there is not that big of an age difference, and my sister is 3 years younger than me. When we met it was like looking into a mirror, scary. Then when we went to eat, wow, genetics does play a big role in what a person eats. It was an all you can eat place (is there any other) and on our plates were the identical foods placed the same way. Then I met my sister and that was just about as scary.
Anyway I have been accepted into a large loving family and when mom was sick she came came clean with everything. Leaving no more holes in my life. and my brother and sister have been accepted into a large and loving family.
 

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cntrydncr1

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drywalldave

drywalldave

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cntrydncr1 said:
I am happy for you finding your family. We had a similar story with my sister's daughter she had given up for adoption. Long story short, I now have another wonderful niece. We look so much alike you would think I was her mother and we have much in common. She also was happy to have more family in her life.
Thank you I am happy for your niece. It brings completeness in ones life when there is a void on one side.
 

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What a feel good story!....Everyone involved comes out a winner....You made my heart smile........This is a good one to go to bed on...am signing off for now...Steve
 

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drywalldave said:
Cynangyl said:
Yep, incredible find for sure!! :D I love them all!
And we all live you dearly, you were a blessing to us all how you loved mom and she loved you in here final days. YOU ARE THE LOVE OF MY LIFE

awww thanks sweetie! Your mom was so very special to me as you well know. Love you too!
 

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drywalldave,
First let me congratulate you on the best find of your life! I wish you all the happiness that family and life has to offer! Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It really doesn't matter, but which one are you in the pictures above? Just curious.

BB
 

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drywalldave

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CanUDigIt said:
Wow! You all are definitely related! Congrats on your best finds! Enjoy the new additions to your family!
Thank you... you are right there is do doubt about our genetics. Scary there is someone who is close to me genetic wise.
 

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Baldingboy said:
drywalldave,
First let me congratulate you on the best find of your life! I wish you all the happiness that family and life has to offer! Fantastic!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It really doesn't matter, but which one are you in the pictures above? Just curious.

BB
I am the cute one who is not wearing any shoes
 

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drywalldave

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TreasureTales said:
Drywalldave, I think it's very generous and thoughtful of you to respond to each post made on your thread. You have a good heart, that's obvious. :)
Thank you.....could you please tell my ex and employees that haha
 

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I'm at a loss for words. Seriously I am. You have indeed found the true treasure of Life. Bless you and your new family.
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Congratulations on your best find.

Fossis.............
 

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I wonder what would have went through your mind if you came across your brother before you knew? Surely you would have stopped each other, you look like twins! ;D
Congratulations, I have a sister that I didn't connect with until my 20's and I had wanted one my whole life. We missed out on a lot but there is nothing like the joy of that moment you realize that you have siblings, right?
 

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