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Dear Kinsolving,
Judith called me yesterday morning and wanted me to come over. I can't even begin to tell you how wonderful it was. The initial looks at each other were priceless. I do look like her but not a lot. In the mouth area especially. She thinks I look just like her daughter Ruth who will know about me anytime now. She is calling a family meeting to tell the kids. She wants me and my family in her life. This is a dream come true. These people are so down to earth and real. I guess that's why I'm like I am. We already have tons of likenesses. We don't like our windows covered with curtains, we both have flower beds everywhere, we usually don't sleep well away from home and we love sweatshirts, jeans and sneakers. And that's just what I learned from a hour and a half meeting.
I met my aunt who is also a wonderful person and who was there when I was born. I have learned that my birthfather is dead. That's ok.... Maybe I can find a picture of him somewhere.
I'll be in touch, after I meet the children. I have a sister and two brothers. And three step brothers. Wow, I think things are going to get a little complicated as far as holidays and such go.
Talk to you soon,
Love and thanks,
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Dear Kinsolving,
I held out for a year to contact Mom because I was nervous - you know what I am talking about.
Finally my intuition said write a letter (I know that is not what you advised) but after writing it a hundred times in my head I finally sent it on Friday, Oct 22.. On Thursday, Oct 28, I got a call from Randy (he was the sibling you said still lived at mom's address.) It turns out he was adopted and last year went through the process of finding his bio-mom and dad. So, obviously, he was real supportive of my position. Hold on the story gets better. He told me that I have two half sisters and that Mom had spoken of me often and always wanted to know me. She was the youngest of 13 brothers and sisters - now just she and her next oldest sister survive, but I have a whole bunch of cousins all over the south.
To make a long story short, we spent 3 hours on the phone on Sunday talking - the whole gang was there - both sisters, Randy and Mom. Needless to say I am making a trip to NC in the next month or so.
Thank you -It is a good feeling to know your roots missed you and love you.
J.S.
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Hello Kinsolving,
Just thought I would drop you a quick note to let you know how things are going since the Reunion of Susan and her sisters. This past week end we went to Stanley Co., where Susan is from and met the rest of her family, aunts, uncles, etc. Every one was so happy that they finally got to meet Susan (Roxanne). It all went very well. It was like she had been a part of this family all along. Susan’s aunt who knew about her was able to tell her about her father. We are going to take our time with that. He is still alive and lives in another county.
I have not forgotten about the story and would love the opportunity to have it printed in your newsletter. I have been talking with two other people about your service and may be referring them to you. They are in the same boat Susan was
Thanks again for your help
J.D.
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