Meeting my birth son

[Samurai_Writer]

Here's the report on my meeting with John yesterday. It went very well. We met at a burger place. I was about 20 minutes early, so met him when he pulled up. I got a hug even before he got out of the car. We spent about 30 minutes at the burger place. He asked me a lot of questions about his biological father, who died when he was 10 years old. I also found out that his brother who is 14 months younger than John is not adopted like him. His adoptive mom got pregnant 5 months after they adopted John. I had always thought they were both adopted.

We then went to a small park near the Galleria and took some photos. Here they are:




It was a really great meeting - I didn't cry or faint or anything and we both were really comfortable with each other from the very start. We spent a little over an hour together, which was fine for the first meeting. I do think he will want to see me again. He said his adoptive parents want to meet me as well. So maybe the next trip we will all meet together.

[SeattleGirl]

1. You post gave me goosebumps. I am SO glad your meeting

went well! And may I say, you have a very handsome son!

[Samurai_Writer]

37. yes, you may say!

He's a great guy. :)

[amitten]

2. How fantastic. He is lucky to be so loved by so many.

You both look pretty happy!

[Oeditpus Rex]

3. I've got a pretty good idea how he felt

:hug:

[MissHoneychurch]

4. I am really happy for both of you

I read through your story (remember, the link you posted) and was very touched by it.

:hug:

[Nicole]

5. A mother and child reunion

I'm so glad it went well for you. Such beautiful smiles, you seem to be glowing! :)

[Jean Louise Finch]

6. What a wonderful couple of photos

Thanks so much for posting them here and updating us. I was wondering how your meeting went and I am so glad that it went well for both of you.

[China_cat]

7. Definitely no mistaking that you're related.

Congrats.

[LostinVA]

8. I was wondering how this went....

Thanks for posting. I'm glad it went well!

[livetohike]

9. I'm in tears - just look at the beautiful smiles on both your faces

Thanks for the good news story RadFemFl :-). One can definitely tell you are related!

[Kire]

34. Me too

I just can't help it.

[miss_american_pie]

10. That's lovely news

:hug:

[Connonym]

11. I got goosebumps too

what a beautiful thing

[bigwillq]

12. That is awesome!

I am so glad you had the chance to meet him. He's a good-looking kid and I am sure he is a wonderful person.

I hope you can spend more time together.

:hi:

[Lydia Leftcoast]

13. Thanks for the update!

I was wondering how that went. :-)

[mainegreen]

14. Is that a pair of giant metal spider legs in the photo background?

Those are huge and creepy! What are they?
:)

I'm glad that went well for you. I imagine that was extremely scary going into it. :thumbsup:

[Samurai_Writer]

15. metal spider legs

They are some type of decorative thing going over the roadway. There are several of them down this street. I found a picture here.



Although they do kinda look like legs from the angle I shot it from.

[Bucky]

44. Weird looking. They have those here in Houston too.

It's an attractive way to keep 18 wheelers out of your upper crust districts.

[graywarrior]

16. You looks so much alike

Great story, great post, very emotional. I'm really happy for you.

[Bread and Circus]

17. I do not mean to upset anyone or anything

but I do feel I need to ask if he is aware you are posting these pictures. It seems that it is a very personal event to be posting on such a public forum without him being aware of the photos.

[Patiod]

18. I've been on the other side of that meeting

Very fulfilling.

Glad to hear it went well for you!

[xchrom]

19. i'm adopted -- and that is one wonderful story.

i'm glad it was all so lovely.

that's the best.

[ThomCat]

20. I have been hoping you'd post an update.

I'm very, very glad it went so well. :hug:

I hope there are many more meetings and I hope they all go well.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

21. My dear RadFemFl!

What a wonderful story! I'm thrilled with hearing it....

And your son is gorgeous!

Thank you for posting this ..........

Here's to many more great days for the two of you.......:pals:

[JackBeck]

22. I'm glad your meeting went well.

I've been thinking a lot about my biological parents. Unfortunately, I don't have the $$$ to sue the State of NJ in order to unseal my file.

My adoptive parents had a similar thing happen to them. THey had tried for years to have children, but were unsuccessful. Once they adopted me, my mother immediately got pregnant and 10 months after I was adopted, my sister was born. I hear this phenomenon happens quite often to adoptive parents.

[Samurai_Writer]

26. You don't need to unseal your file to find your birthparents

PM me and I can see if I can help you do a search.

[Beausoir]

23. As a mom with 5 kids who were adopted...

I hope and pray that someday their reunions will be as wonderful as yours.

I am very happy for you both.

[BarenakedLady]

24. How wonderful

Looks like it was a great meeting.

:hug:

[crim son]

25. I love that it went so well for you!

He looks like a handsome, well-adjusted boy. Congratulations on a successful first meeting. :7

[nini]

27. I absolutely love this story

I am so happy for you. It sounds like your son has turned into a fine young man.


:bounce:

[auntAgonist]

28. I wish you much happiness

as you continue to get to know your son. May you both be blessed with a close bond that holds you together forever.

aA

[tigereye]

29. how nice for both of you!

he's a handsome young man. I admire your desire to get to know one another.

:thumbsup:

[InvisibleTouch]

30. I can see the family resemblance.

How very excellent for you both! :)

[Left Is Write]

31. Your pictures made *me* cry...

There is something in your face and your son's face that just speaks of joy.

[BlueIris]

32. Aw. What a nice looking birth son you have there.

What a sweet story! Best of luck in continuing to have the kind of relationship you want to have with him.

[Ann Arbor Dem]

33. I can't stop looking at your pictures.

This is such a sweet story, and such beautiful pictures. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.

I am very happy for you.

[EFerrari]

35. What a brave woman you are.

He looks so much like you.

:hug:

[Karenina]

36. You made my day!!!

[greatauntoftriplets]

38. I am so happy that you had such a good time meeting each other.

The resemblance is extremely strong. He is the spitting image of you.

:D

[NNadir]

39. Thanks for the update. I was very moved by your tale.

Congrats. You both look happy.

[Haole Girl]

40. Thank you for the update!!

I wondered how your meeting was...and I'm so relieved to hear it went well!!

Those are beautiful photos!! Thanks again!

:hug: :hug:

[Shine]

41. How wonderful for both of you. I'm glad you followed up with this post.

the resemblance between you two is remarkable! :hug: I wish you nothing but Happiness as your relationship continues to blossom.

Is your son in a wheelchair permanently? :shrug: Just curious...

[u4ic]

42. I am glad your meeting went well, RadFemFL

What a handsome man your son is!

It sounds like you would like a relationship with him, and I hope that comes to fruition. :-)

[Bucky]

43. Thank you for sharing this. What an awesome moment for both of you.

After reading about war all day, it salves a little of my bruised humanity to hear stories like this (even if you both were being stalked by a giant metal spider :) ). He's a handsome young fella and you should be commended for braving what must have been a daunting moment. Looking at the two of yall side by side, I wouldn't have thought "mother and son", but brother and sister (I'm guessing you were quite young). But the resemblence is clear.

[Samurai_Writer]

48. Yes, I was very young when he was born

I was 17 at the time. I'm 45 now and he is 28. I have another son who I had when I was 20 who I raised myself, who is 25 now.

[ulysses]

45. good deal.

Glad to hear it, RadFem! :thumbsup:

[BikeWriter]

46. He looks like you. He's a cool looking guy!

[shanti]

47. that is so awesome!

i work in the adoption field directly with adoptees, birth parents, adoptive parents, siblings, and i'm always gratified to make a match. best of luck to you both!