[lbell1972]

This is a long story, so please just be patient as you read. Somewhere out there I have a younger brother. We spent 4-5 years together, not sure exactly how long because I was only about 6-7 years old. My parents allowed my Aunt and Uncle to start proceedings to adopt him when he was approx. 3 years old. For reasons I can only deem as stupid. Yes, I am bitter about the whole thing, but read on and maybe you will understand why. The Aunt and Uncle severely beat him and he spent 3-4 months in children's hospital recovering from the injuries. When he was released the county children service's agency stepped in and filed for custody. After fighting with them for a while, my parents gave up. Mom says dad was an alcoholic and he wouldn't take her to town for court. So, she just relinquished her rights. Maybe I have no right to judge, but having 3 kids of my own now, there isn't anything I wouldn't do to fight for them. Anyway, he was placed in foster care for several months, then adopted. I have met the foster family, and know an approximate location of the city the AP lived in. I don't know if they changed his name or if he even remembers me due to the trauma he endured. I have always thought about him. When I was a young girl, I used to call the agency and beg them to tell me where he was. I have contacted investigation agencies and they want a small fortune to find him. It is not that it isn't worth it to me, I just don't have the money to do it. I have tried searching on my own, but don't know where to go from here.
Thanks for listening

[Mackie]

Bless your heart!!

THANK THE GOOD LORD you know where he is now. Yeah!!

I can't wait to find out the particulars of the conversation you had last night but I know you are surely elated.

Thanks for letting me know.
Blessings
Mackie

[lbell1972]

Happy doesn't even describe how I am feeling right now. I have many mixed emotions. Fear is a huge one. I haven't actually spoke with him. I spoke with his adoptive parents last night, because he was at work. So, as of right now, I am waiting for him to call. If he wants to get to know me, the parents said he would call. They were very nice, and told me many things about him. His favorite food is mac. and cheese. How odd, I absolutely love mac. and cheese. I am so excited, after all these years, I know right where he is. I have told my parents that I found him, but have told them that under no circumstances will I reveal where he is. Unless he wishes to talk to them, I just feel that it is his decision to make. I just wanted them to know that he is ok and had a good life. Well for now I guess that is it. I wish there were more that I could say other than thank you....but there is nothing else I know to say. You have made my one wish in life come true. To know that I found the missing piece of my life is a miracle. Who could have known when I found this site, you would lead me right to him.
Thank you so much,
Louann

[Mackie]

Love is such a strong emotion........it will probably take some time for him to let this all sink in.....but just keep loving him.
Its gonna be fine.

When a search is as speedy as yours was.........I just know Gods fingerprints were all over it. No Accident you contacted me. It was Gods Plan.
Keep me informed.

Blessings
Mackie

[lbell1972]

Wow!! Where do I start. I got to talk to my brother tonight. We talked for almost 2 hours. It was so exciting. I have some questions though...somethings are right on the nose. However, there are some things that don't make sense. But let me ask all of you, exactly how do you make 100% sure?? I mean, bdate is right, bplace is right, time and county of adoption is right. The foster mom that had him said he went to a family of Nazarene faith, his dad is a nazarene minister. The area that the fmom was told he was going to is correct. The name is correct. Am I just being overly scared??? These are an awful lot of coincidences right?? It was great to talk to him. We have quite a bit in common. He had questions that I just don't know how to answer. His adad asked that I don't give him the details of all the abuse we suffered. How do I get around his questions. Tonight, I just told him we would get to know each other in the here and now and worry about the past later. I am not sure if that was the appropriate response though. We live in 2 different states, but we have made plans to meet over the Christmas holiday. What a wonderful present. What now though, do I call him, do I leave him alone and let it sink in?? I don't want to lose contact with him. He is really laid back and says he wants to talk to me again. I just don't think it is going to be like I had hoped. I guess somewhere in my mind, I thought he was going to be the sibling I never had. I know, I am expecting too much too soon. I am trying hard not to. I just don't know how I am supposed to feel or act. Maybe I am just worrying too much right now. We are going to exchange pictures. I can't wait to see what he looks like. He has 2 abros and 1 asis, I just don't want to step on any toes. He lives with him amom and adad. That makes it alittle tense. But they have been nothing but nice to me. I just don't want to mess this up. Someone, please give me some advice. I thought I had this all figured out before i new where he was....but you can't exactly plan for this can you?
Thank you in advance