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Dear Kinsolving,
It has been 2 years since you found my daughter Linda's birth mother. I cannot ever thank you enough. Since Linda has met her birth mother, her attitude has changed so much. She was 35 years old, when I decided to tell her the truth about being adopted. One snowy Sunday in March of 1993, my daughter and I were having lunch alone. For years it bothered me that she did not know the truth. On that Sunday in March, God must have given me the courage to confess the truth to Linda. I was so frightened as to how she would react. I took her hand and with a shaky voice and tears in my eyes, I blurted out her biological truth. She could not believe what she was hearing, but she told me somehow she always knew. She hugged and kissed me with unbelievable strength. I was so relieved. We talked until midnight. I promised I would help her find her biological mother if she wanted to know her. Our search was fruitless until a friend told me about you. In July 1995 you called me while we were vacationing on Cape Cod. We rushed home (much to my husband's dismay). I had to get the information and did not want to wait another day. I was amazed at how much background you had found, as we knew absolutely nothing - not so much as a name. I could not wait to tell my daughter. You were so kind with the advice on how I should go about telling her. I invited her over to supper and we had a glass of wine. I kicked (just about) everyone out of the house. Then I hugged her and told her, this was her "Birthday Present." I handed her the envelope (tied with ribbons, of course) and a fax sheet with her life heritage on it - from Great Grandparents down to nieces, nephews and cousins. Millions of dollars would not have meant as much. We sat on the floor and we read and re-read it again and again. I was so happy for my child. After that she could not wait to go home and tell her husband. The next day I had beautiful roses delivered with so much love in them that I could feel it.
After that Linda contacted you and again, you advised and guided her on how to make contact. She followed you advice to the "T". Her birth mother welcomed the child she had only seen for three days after birth, with love. We invited her to Boston after Linda went to Florida first and met her half sister, aunts, and cousins. Emotionally she did not connect with her birth mother or Birth sister, but her cousin and aunts are very dear to Linda. Her questions have been answered. I am in touch with her birth mother and we share a very important person in our lives, "My Daughter." My daughter is at peeve and I am forever grateful to you for your search of the truth. I know you will help us again with our son, who realizes there is a void he must fill.
We love you and thank you,
L. - ME |
Dear Kinsolving,
I wanted to let you know how our search has turned out so far. I know we could have never located our daughter's birth mother without your help. It is the best money I've ever spent!
I had given up - I didn't think anyone could find the information you provided. After your call I was so surprised. When we received your fax it was wonderful. The only down side was the knowledge that her birth mother had passed away 10 months earlier. How I wish we had found you a year or two sooner!
After I spoke with you I telephoned the birth mother. She was very surprised. She said that she has always wondered if her little girl was happy and hoped that she has a good family. She was eager to talk to Sara. This has turned out better than we ever imagined it would. Sara has aunts and grandparent calling and e-mailing. Everyone is anxious to meet her. We are trying to plan a trip and have invited them to come to south Florida. I offered her birth mom a plane ticket but she is afraid of flying. The grandpa went out and bought a scanner and has e-mailed pictures of the birth mother and his family. Sara has finally answered the question of "who do I look like?" We have gotten some very important medical information. The birth mother has been in contact with the birth father's family and hopefully, we will have some contact with them soon. Sara has found out that she has 8 half brothers and sisters. She commented that she was always the baby in the family and would have to get used to being the oldest.
Again, I can't thank you enough.
L., FL |
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