Thanks Rick and everyone else. I wil deffinately keep you all updated. As of now I have to wait for the lawyers office to send me some paperwork to fill out authorizing them to relaese contact information to her, and to me. So it may be a couple of weeks or longer taking care of the legal end. Before we actually get to contact each other.Originally Posted by Rick
If by what I have learned over the years, allow me to help one person to start to prepare. If all the mistakes I have made, let me give one person the wisdom that allows them to save their life or the life of a loved one in an emergency. Then I will truly know that all the work I have done will have been worth every minute.
I think you should meet her. It will help both of you. Plus she can glean important family health information off of you. Or even genealogical information.
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And even if it doesn't work out well, at least you'll know. That has to be better than wondering.
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Latest update.... Gave the lawyers office verbal okay for information release, while they are waiting for my written okay. Laura ( my daughter) is as excited and aprehensive as I am about meeting. Hope to get a meet-up set with her in the next couple of weeks. I'll let everyone know what happens.
If by what I have learned over the years, allow me to help one person to start to prepare. If all the mistakes I have made, let me give one person the wisdom that allows them to save their life or the life of a loved one in an emergency. Then I will truly know that all the work I have done will have been worth every minute.
Glad to hear it.
No offense to Ken, but if lawyers weren't involved you would have already been reunited. I understand, because of the situation that there are legal ramifications requiring an abundance of caution - but sometimes people make stuff too complicated.
Looks like you have been given a wonderful opportunity to give her some closure on some issues.
Do whatever the young lady wants, IMO. You might have a great relationship with her. May be great for you both.
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Tuning in late here. I'm Adopted as well. I can't say any thing that hasn't been said. I couldn't agree more.
I'm happy for you and your daughter. Keep us posted.
Karl
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Laura called me today! Lawyer finally got the legal stuff done and gave her my number. We talked for over an hour. All the apprehension and fear is gone! Seemed like we have known each other forever. Had a great talk shared a little and laughed a lot, cracked a few jokes. She's going to e-mail me some photo's tonight, and we're going to talk again soon and hopefully meet face to face soon. Now at least some of the initial stress is gone and we can talk more indepth later.
If by what I have learned over the years, allow me to help one person to start to prepare. If all the mistakes I have made, let me give one person the wisdom that allows them to save their life or the life of a loved one in an emergency. Then I will truly know that all the work I have done will have been worth every minute.
This is great !! I am happy for you
Congratulations Don. That is the best news you could have. This is your second chance so make the most of it.
Outstanding! Congratulations.
I'm really happy for you. Most of the time our fears are centered around the unknown. I wish you both a lot of happiness going forward.
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However it turns out good or bad meeting life head on is the right thing to do. Good Man!
That is good news, I'm very happy for you!
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You both have been Blessed TOP...a wonderful outcome...I Pray your relationship will blossom...
God Bless
Lee
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Late once again, but for what it's worth I hope things work out for both of you. My prayers for you and your daughter.
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to fight... he'll just kill you.
Real glad to hear things are moving forward good. I can't wait to hear good things about you and your daughter getting to meet in person!
Yes, you should meet her. Believe me when I say (from experience) that it's better to take the chance. I was kinda in the same situation. Basically, my oldest (she's 18 now) was "legally" kidnapped by my ex-mother-in-law. We looked for her for years. The mother-in-law had a guardianship that she tricked my (now) ex-wife and I into signing. We were both young and stupid to do so.
Granted, I haven't had the chance to actually meet her yet (she was told that I was dead and now knows that she was lied to) but she has contacted my other daughter from my first marriage (her sister that I have custody of) and they have been emailing back and forth.
Even if I am a disappointment to her...at least I know her a little. I would much rather have the chance than to have not tried.
agree 110% Laura and I have e-mailed several times exchanged pics and talked on yhe phone several times. Man i am not looking forward to my cell phone bill LOL. My biggest fear with my daughter was would I be a disapointment to her.... So far things are going very well. If you in anywat can meet your daughter. I think you'll be glad you do.
Here's a pic of her and one of her "kids"
If by what I have learned over the years, allow me to help one person to start to prepare. If all the mistakes I have made, let me give one person the wisdom that allows them to save their life or the life of a loved one in an emergency. Then I will truly know that all the work I have done will have been worth every minute.
OS - She's a lovely girl and it may just be me but I can see the resemblence. Isn't it amazing when life's blessing are bestowed upon us? I wish you both the very best!!
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