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Mike -
First congratulations!!!
Second - I think your letter is great, BUT - come on ya had to know there could be a but.........
Your family health history uh ..... stinks. It could sound like a kiss of death. Please don't misunderstand me, I think it is great you know and can pass this vital information along, and I am trying to lighten the moment some with humor. I would be sad to initially learn, at 28, that I have a bio-dad who is contacting me, and by the way, schedule a physical and have your cholesterol checked. Does that make sense?
In JUST MY OPINION, it may be a lot of information to digest at one time. Could you maybe say, you would be happy to provide him with medical information, but would also like the opportunity to know him? I'm just thinking not a lot of 28 year old men go to the doctor that much, let alone are that concerned with their health.
Granted, I am not adopted, so I have sort of easy access to my family health history. But my dad suffered a traumatic brain injury 8 years ago, and his parents are now dead. One day, I was with my dad's aunt (my great aunt), and she was telling me of all the people in our family that died of colon cancer, and how she makes sure all her kids get their first screening at 40, and I could only think YUCK!
Just my thoughts, but again - congratulations and keep us posted!!!!
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