The find of a lifetime

drywalldave

Sr. Member
Feb 6, 2008
360
1
redmond oregon
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.
 

Attachments

  • 705702586305_0_BG.jpg
    705702586305_0_BG.jpg
    103.2 KB · Views: 2,769
  • 705702586305_0_BG.jpg
    705702586305_0_BG.jpg
    103.2 KB · Views: 2,771
  • 278471586305_0_SM.jpg
    278471586305_0_SM.jpg
    3.1 KB · Views: 2,755
  • 942402586305_0_BG.jpg
    942402586305_0_BG.jpg
    92.6 KB · Views: 2,768
  • 501081586305_0_BG.jpg
    501081586305_0_BG.jpg
    78.4 KB · Views: 2,739
Upvote 0
OP
OP
drywalldave

drywalldave

Sr. Member
Feb 6, 2008
360
1
redmond oregon
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
 

MD Dog

Bronze Member
Feb 10, 2007
1,770
14
Please don't yell !
Wow this is the first time I have ever said this but this would definately qualify as a banner find. Makes my measly little trinkets seem so unimportant. Congrats on what is a very very nice find. Oh and HH cant wait to see what you'll dig up next. ;D
 

OP
OP
drywalldave

drywalldave

Sr. Member
Feb 6, 2008
360
1
redmond oregon
FloridaBill said:
That right there is a wonderful story my friend...
Thank you, and I salute you for your sevice to our country.. The day we met was the day we invaded iraq, and Jerry's son was at the at the front of the invasion so he had a very emotional day
 

OP
OP
drywalldave

drywalldave

Sr. Member
Feb 6, 2008
360
1
redmond oregon
MD Dog said:
Wow this is the first time I have ever said this but this would definately qualify as a banner find. Makes my measly little trinkets seem so unimportant. Congrats on what is a very very nice find. Oh and HH cant wait to see what you'll dig up next. ;D
Thank you
 

OP
OP
drywalldave

drywalldave

Sr. Member
Feb 6, 2008
360
1
redmond oregon
TreasureTales said:
What a wonderful treasure tale. I am so happy for all of you. Family is what we should treasure above all...and now you can. Congratulations, and so glad your mother got to unload her heavy heart before she passed.
Thank you. Yes It took a burden off, because I felt mom had to come clean instead of me telling her for true forgiveness
 

roswellborn

Hero Member
Jan 9, 2006
975
27
Washington state
Detector(s) used
Ace 250
How wonderful! And looking at those pictures, there's no doubt you all are siblings!

What a wonderful, lovely blessing. Whether it makes banner or not, it's a true treasure, that's certain.

Nan :)
 

pinebarrens1

Hero Member
Dec 20, 2007
710
9
bayville nj
Detector(s) used
minelab xs
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
so happy for you..........stay togeather ......parents all go in time . brothers and sisters are all ways there
 

birdman

Gold Member
Jan 28, 2005
7,458
2,393
Choctaw Beach Florida
🥇 Banner finds
1
🏆 Honorable Mentions:
1
Detector(s) used
Equinox 800 and ORX, tesoro Cibola with garret,whites and minelab pinpointers
Primary Interest:
All Treasure Hunting
Amazing find for sure! Family is what life is all about!! :)
 

OP
OP
drywalldave

drywalldave

Sr. Member
Feb 6, 2008
360
1
redmond oregon
roswellborn said:
How wonderful! And looking at those pictures, there's no doubt you all are siblings!

What a wonderful, lovely blessing. Whether it makes banner or not, it's a true treasure, that's certain.

Nan :)
Thanks, no treasure better than family
 

Top Member Reactions

Users who are viewing this thread

Top