Unfortunately, I too am now part of this thread.. My CI just found out on 7/1 that my bdad died back in March after a long illness. Coincidently, that's the exact month I wrote the letter to the judge requesting he allow the confidential search.
I feel so many things, hard to put into words. Mostly I just feel like I'm in a "funk". Those of you who share this experience probably understand.
My bdad had 5 other children. So I have 3 brothers and 2 sisters out there. He also had 2 sisters, who my CI is in the process of trying to contact.
With 7 members of his immediately family out there, I figure the odds are in my favor that at least ONE of them may want to meet
We can only take it one day at a time. Keep your chin up!