I pray each and every one of you had a great Thanksgiving holiday. I got to spend some time with my grandparents and some of my other family. I made some awesome pecan pies, though next time I'll make sure my grandfather takes all the shells out of the pecans first. My oldest ate pumpkin pie for breakfast both Friday and Saturday, but at least there was no pie to bring home. I'm just glad I got to miss watching my husband fling a dead mouse across the back yard or my grandfather getting attacked by his belt sander. Yes, these things really happen with my family!
When we got home Saturday, I plopped myself down in front of my Facebook page to catch up with everyone. I sat in shock for a good while as I stared at a message from my dad, who I haven't seen or heard from since I was 3. The truly amazing thing is that I have been looking for him for years, not knowing where to find him or to even begin looking. I was able to talk to him on the phone for about 15 minutes, but I think we were both still in so much shock, that we couldn't get much out. I did find out that I've gone from being the oldest of 3 to the oldest of 8! I'm hoping to set up some time for my brother and I to meet with him over lunch sometime soon. I'm really excited about this, and I'm sure I'll keep all of you updated as things progress.
Tomorrow: Christmas!
Pie for breakfast! I'm coming to visit you.
ReplyDeleteThat's amazing about your dad. I hope you get to visit each other soon!
Wow. What an unbelievable turn of events. Just goes to show you the power of the internet. I wonder just how many estranged families it's brought together.
ReplyDeleteI'm so happy for you, sweetie!
Yeah. Just when I thought facebook was beyond redemption, they go back to their original mission of connecting folks who want to find each other.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations. I hope it works out well.
flinging a dead mouse and getting attacked by a belt sander...your family has some exciting times! Hope all works out with reconnecting with your dad.
ReplyDeleteThoughtsappear, you're always welcome to come visit. I'll even have Poptarts for you!
ReplyDeleteKathryn, I'm sure Facebook has done some wonders that it's creator never thought of.
Straight Guy, I hope it works out too. It has, so far.
SuziCate, you have no idea! That's just the tip of the iceburg.
I think I know that feeling of shock. I felt it the day I opened my myspace page (way back when) and had a message from my long lost brother. I think I would feel it again if my birth mother were to message me.
ReplyDeleteSooo happy for you and crossing fingers that it all works out.