Friday, December 12, 2008

Where do I come from?

I recently started the search for my birthparents. Not only for my own curiosity, but for a medical history for when Tim and I decide to start a family. A few days ago, I received basic, de-identified information concerning my adoption. My birthparents are Beverly and Robert. Both of thier mothers died the year previos. One from a historectomy, the other committed suicide thought to be a result of alcoholism. Beverly and Robert are Irish/Native American. Beverly has blonde hair and blue eyes, Robert has brown hair and brown eyes. Beverly's 3 sisters have red hair and blue or green eyes. Beverlt's dad name is Daniel, and Robert's dad name is Don. They were living with their dads' at the time of my birth. Both were 17 and juniors in high school. Beverly suffered from severe allergies and migraines...both of which I suffer from as well. Their grandparents died from old age, emphysema, and cancer. All were under 6'0" (which Tim is bummed...no tall basketball stars...LOL). At this point, I am waiting for the adoption agency to send a letter to the last known address and let them know I am looking for them. The agency will let me know if the letter is returned undeliverable due to no longer being at that address. At that time, I will decide what would be the next step to take. This is a lot of information for me, but it is also very exciting! No one can take the place of my adoptive family, but I have always wanted to know where I came from and to tell them thank you for allowing me the opportunities I have had in my blessed life. I will try to keep everyone up to date on my journey.