I have been reunited with my birth sister who was given life nearly 41 years ago.

I found out about this 5 years ago and with my Mom's blessing, I began my search online. At every registry I came across, I registered with all the information that I had. I worked on this for at least eight hours a week. I was beginning to feel that if she was looking to be found, I would have seen or heard something from her.

My search ended on April 3rd.

It was our Easter vacation and we were visiting my parents for a week, and I had no access to a computer. We were visiting at my husband's uncle`s, He had a computer so I checked my e-mail. There it was "re: birth sister 1961"; I opened it and it read: "omg, I know in my heart, I am your sister, my name is Janice, please phone
me."

So I did right then and there, (after my nervous dance). We spoke for 20 mins.; I told her I had to go tell Mom & Dad and our brothers and would call her back in a couple of hours.

I ran into my mom's house with my husband and kids trying to catch up to me; I told Mom and then we told Dad and the boys. Mom made the next call to Janice, then when they had their time, I joined on another line. We laughed and cried for near 3
hours. Wow, pinch me!

That was on April 3rd, then on April 4th, she called, and it was decided that she
and one of her daughters would fly out to reunite with us. She lives in Snohomish,
Wash; we live in Alberta Canada. My mother and my brothers were all there waiting, and when she arrived through customs. The luggage went flying, and she ran into Mom's arms, and was teary and said, " Thank you for giving me life." Wow, the puzzle has been put together, and we all fit so comfortably. We had an awesome 4 days.

It turns out that Janice`s adopted mom was a nurse at the hospital she was born and sat with my mom in her time of loss, and brought the baby in for Mom to hold and wish her a good life. I guess when you give a baby up, this is a no, no. Janice`s adopted Mom got to know all she could about her birth mom so she could share this
information with Janice. Janice always knew about her adoption and just how much her birth mom loved her!

As it has turned out, Janice`s adopted family is very happy for her and looking forward to meeting us all as well. My sister has 5 children and 2 grandchildren; I can`t wait to meet them all. We may have missed out on a childhood of memories, but we plan to be a family, so we will have the rest of our life's to build memories!!

Good luck to all of you in your search and reunions!!

Credits: Sheila Barlett