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Old 02-24-2005, 07:24 AM
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Thought I'd post here since our search is slightly different than a "for sure" match.

Quick brief..
My sister and I reunited on this board last November. Niether of us knew that either of us existed until my sister was looking for our birthmother. Our situtation is quite unique as our mothers name is Not a common one- esp in the US.

I was born in 67, sister in 68. birthmother was married in 1969. Birthmother was NOT a US citizen, but came on Visa to US. With the help of a PI, we found out she returned to her homeland after getting married in the US.

Our search turned international. I was fortunate that I was adopted by an immagrant polish family. My first language is Polish. I learned to read write and speak and also have family in Poland.

Through a contact made in Poland I was able to obtain addresses of women with the same name and same birthyear of our mother. I rec'd 6. One of which is deceased.

Our letter had to be generic of sorts because we can not pinpoint the exact person as we dont have a exact birthdate of our mother.

So here is my best translation into English as to how our letter was written.

Dear Mrs. xxxx,

Surely this letter will come as a surprize to you. It is our desire to introduce ourselves. Our names are xxxxx and xxxxxx xxxxx. The actual maiden name of our mother who in 1969 was married and her current name is xxxxxx.
We rec'd information that she was of Polish origin and returned to Poland. It will surely interest you why we are looking for such a person. Consequently we are her daughters, and like each of us, would like to meet out biological mother.
If our meeting would not be possible for reasons undertermined, this we would understand. Much time has passed since the moment of our mother's departure and we do not belong to such persons that wish to disrupt happiness and peace in the family.
But with much sincerity we greatly desire to find our mother and make contact with her.
Since then, we are both married and have very good lives. We wish to return our gratitude to our mother.
Our married names are xxx and xxx.
We are waiting with earnest desire for positive news for which we are thankful for from up above.
With Sincere Best Wishes,


It sounds a tad dry.. but the translation from Polish to English always is. It sounds so much better to me when its said in Polish...lol

Anyhow, I wanted to share so that others who are searching that have more than one possible match. This may help you draft your own letter.

Good Luck.. Yvonne
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