[rwilbanks]

First of all thanks to everyone and I mean everyone who emailed, pm, and posted during the past 3 weeks. With everyone's help I found my bmom and sent her a letter. Then the wait began. I was waiting for that phone call, but got a letter instead. I have read that letter over and over! It was a dream come true. She had wanted to look for me, but did not want to disrupt my life and I have a 1/2 sister that wanted to look also, but did not think it was her place. My bmother's husband and her daughter have known about me always. That was a relief. They want to meet, but we live about 18 hours apart so that may take awhile to coordinate that reunion. I wrote her back and sent pictures and she wants me to call. We are both too nervouse to make that first call. I don't know why I just can't pick up the phone and call. I am going to do it this weekend, but I have had the letter since Monday. It just seems like a dream and it only seems real when I read the letter. I know once I speak to her it will become "so" real. Maybe I am just enjoying the feelings I have right now until maybe they change. I will keep you posted, but for now everything is wonderful. Lots of emotions! Up and down. However for the most part it has been good. I could not have done this without the help of everyone that has responded to me. If you are a first timer on the boards lean on us, it has been an answered prayer and will continue to be I am sure.
Renee

[healingfeeling]

Yay!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Definitely keep us posted Renee and enjoy all of those wonderful feelings

healingfeeling

[grace19]

I'm happy your bmom sent you a letter and wants to have contact. How exciting!!!

[JenMcHall]

Congratulations!!
I hope that I will be so lucky to receive a quick response from my birthfamily. (If I get to contact them at all)

Keep us posted....
Jennie

[jeanette reno]

congratulations, that is great news!

[TBooth]

Yeah, Renee!!! That is such great news. It wasn't even three months ago that I sent a letter and got a phone call back, so I can really relate to what you're likely feeling these days. And it's only going to get more interesting. Line up your support people and hang on for dear life. There are wonderful, emotional and crazy times ahead. Lots of people here to listen and give great advice though, as you know!

Can't wait to hear how that phone call goes. I think I stared at the phone for an hour before I had the courage to return that call. But how sweet it was to hear her voice!

[heartened]

Congratulations, Renee! I'm very happy for you!!

Please keep us posted on how things go - what an amazing weekend this is going to be for you!

[vicrose]

Congratulations!!, I'm so happy for you!! Brenda

[roundabout]

Stupendous! Please keep us posted (literally!)

[Montraviatommyg]

Loads of hugs Renee, I do understand about being nervous of ringing from the other side of the coin . My son and I exchanged numbers quite quickly but I told him I wasn't to (physically) talk so we emailed each other and used IM to "chat". After a few weeks he asked if he could ring that evening so I agreed even tho' I was extremely nervous of talking to him. Once we started talking I decided I was a silly cow for being nervous .

Take your time and make the most of getting to know your new found family . Will be looking forward to more updates.

Pip

[chris1965]

Wonderful news, Renee!

Just take things slow and just allow your new relationship unfold on it's own. Already having her husband your bsis on board will certainly help things along.

Chris

[aprillabbee]

CONGRATS!!!!

[Southernroots]

Congrats!!!!



How exciting for you!

[rwilbanks]

We talked on the phone and it was great. She called me!!!! It was beyond my wildest dreams. I also received pictures from my bsister and we responded by email. So many emotions!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Will update you later in the week.

[lwbier]

I am so happy for you. My 20 year-old birthdaughter found me in September and we have emailed each other at least two or three times a week since and have talked on the phone once. It has been a rollercoaster ride, lots of up and down with emotions. We are planning to meet in person in March. I have been so excited about it and now am starting to get really nervous about it. I have three other children who are her half siblings and she is so excited that she has a sister. Of course she is excited about the two brothers also but she has an adopted brother so she was more thrilled to hear she has a sister out here.

I wish you luck and please all of you keep me in your thoughts. I hope all goes well.