The next six months were filled with fulfilling experiences. Christmas was right around the corner and it is my favorite time of year. It would be even more significant this year as I got to celebrate, all be it long distance, with my new family as well. When I had been there in November and… Continue reading XII Family
XI. Lemons, Lemonade & Sunshine
I awoke the next morning in a very foul mood. I was angry. There seemed to be a lot of emotions that the evening before had brought to the surface that I had not really dealt with as well as I thought I had. I was alone in a strange town, missing my home, my… Continue reading XI. Lemons, Lemonade & Sunshine
X. A cocktail, a cross and communion
Michael informed our sister, Teresa, not long after our first phone call, of her new family member. She did not integrate this major development into her life as easily as Michael had. When Michael told me of this I could tell he was very concerned about my well being...like someone who really cared about me… Continue reading X. A cocktail, a cross and communion
IX. Mom
My life started out a bit rough. My mother, the one who gave birth to my brother and I , was not prepared to be a mom. She was young, unwed and carried scars she was still trying to heal from her own childhood. She could not keep us and let us go when we… Continue reading IX. Mom
VIII. Roll the credits…not so fast. We found a few more reels.
So had this been a made for TV movie the credits would have rolled over the little video I shared. We all know in reality that life goes on after the cameras stop rolling. The bliss of reunion must giveaway to the inevitable exchanges of truth. Truth is often messy and uncomfortable, until it isn’t.… Continue reading VIII. Roll the credits…not so fast. We found a few more reels.
VII. A day, that would change everyday, for the rest of my days
July 29, 2018 Another Sunday, like every Sunday had been for awhile, but not like every other Sunday. We had worked our usual routine. We’re early risers, everyday of the year. We don’t sleep in and are having coffee by 4:45. Sunday is to the store for the weekly groceries, home by 8:30, I'm mowing… Continue reading VII. A day, that would change everyday, for the rest of my days
VI. A year to ponder, wander and wonder
I didn't just sit around waiting for Ted to respond, well maybe for the first few weeks I did. I spent a great deal of time in contemplation. I allowed myself the luxury of daydreams of reunions...but they always gave way to the reality of the situation, a reunion was unlikely. This what not a… Continue reading VI. A year to ponder, wander and wonder
V. Uncle Ted
The proceeding events all occurred in the first few hours and days of receiving the initial email from Ancestry. My emotions and thinking were all over the place. At times I felt as if I was going crazy and becoming unhinged. I would go from being really pissed off and resentful to being overjoyed and… Continue reading V. Uncle Ted
IV. Obituary Gold
{I quickly opened another browser window and did a search for Theodore Hax. The first result was an obituary...for Theodore's brother...who had passed in February...} I now understand what the phrase, 'Obituary Gold' means in genealogical circles. It is an obituary that contains a great deal of information on the deceased's life, career, civic involvement,… Continue reading IV. Obituary Gold
III. May I offer you a side of context with your beverage?
I so want to share what’s going on right now, day to day, as these are some of my best days, but you need context to truly appreciate why I feel this way and frankly, always have in some form or fashion. I fully intend to share all the little bits and pieces I might… Continue reading III. May I offer you a side of context with your beverage?