WOW! This is really a diverse bunch...but all with love for Belize How great!
I did forget to mention our pets/babies in my "autobiography". Shame, shame. We have a grey-striped cat by the name of Tiger, a cute little parakeet named Paulie, and 2 goldfish (who's names I don't remember because my grandson named them when he lived with us) that are so friendly you can touch them if you are so inclined. We inherited Tiger from our son-in-law Roberto when he had to return to Italy and couldn't take him over there. His original name was "Garlic"....LOL
I am amazed that there are so many adoptees on here. I am happy to say that my reunion with my birth-brother is great. We are a lot alike and get along well. I flew from Florida to So. California once to meet him and will be going back in late January for another visit. All smiles
Thanks for sharing all of you (or y'all if you are Southern like I am.)

Belize Mama...

It is such a deverse group here...I love it! I did meet BOTH my bio-logical brothers and what great guys. We have a wonderful relationship and even participated in my middle brother's wedding last year. However, "mom" is just having a hard time. I would imagine she regrets finding me, as she has been very selective on who knows about me...I guess I'm still a secret 36 years later...oh well. I figure its her loss for not being honest and that's too bad.

Oh Ticktock, It is so great you found your family. Sometimes it's just difficult for someone to accept GREATNESS, meaning your are GREATNESS, and your Mom not accepting.
She has to feel better knowing you, I just know. Buried secrets must be hard to reclaim after so many years. Give her time, even then if she is still cold, you have your Brothers. Bless You.

Tick and Mama....my reunion was anything but happy. Momma Dearest has had 7 kids...three of them adopted. She still won't tell me who my father is. Maybe she doesn't know. However, I did link up with a sister and that's nice so.....

Thanks Chloe...how sweet of you to say. See, she sought me out and I believe it was more then she could handle. So instead of trying a little at a time, she cut it all off. But she came around slowly, I'm sure she was terrified...of what, I don't know. I should have been the one shakin' in my boots...lol!

Jerrico, I know what you feel like, but always remember you're a stronger and better person for what life throws your way. I don't know who my father is either...see, you're not alone

Oh Jerico, Bless you too. One would think it would be an easy quantum leap for a Mother. I can understand the child being hesitant. Hey the good thing is that the worst is over for both of you. Enjoy every little tidbit.

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FOOTNOTE; Best I fess up here, I am a preacher's kid, for real, therefore it might explain some of my warm bubbles, floating up occasionally.

LOL! Chloe, I guessed that 3 days ago and told my husband "I think Chloe has a pretty religous background" Ahhhh....great minds think alike God love ya'!

Chloe...we need more of your sort of love in the world! Thank you and I hope to meet you and Tick when I am in AC last week of Feb., first week of March. You people are very special.

Do not give me much credit here, I have not gone church in 40 yrs, except for funerals and weddings. Husband goes every week, he is Catholic. He does ask me, how I can stay so nice, and not attend church? I just try harder is my answer. Hey do not get me wrong, I do have a biting side, but only use it when, someone begs for it to come out, boy are they surprised. Lol

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