Through Ancestry.com who knew that a simple DNA test taken over a year ago could change our family. Dave decided to try the new beta dna test that Ancestry.com was offering. Where did his ancestors come from? It took awhile but the results finally came in and the majority of his DNA was from Ireland. Maybe we need to get him "Kiss Me I'm Irish" t-shirt.
Months later he logged in again and found a connection with a distant cousin but no response or connection happened.
More months went by and time to check in again for any new updates. SURPRISE!!! a new connection this one was a much closer link a first cousin, aunt or uncle, or even closer. Dave sent a message and waited for a response.
The reply came quickly. Followed by many text messages and phone calls. Dave found first first pieces of his adoption puzzle. Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. The biggest surprise is the new siblings and another mother so excited to connect and welcome us into their family sigh unseen.
March 26th we headed to North to meet Aunt Marsha & Uncle Lee his first new family connection.
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| The unknown is now the known. |
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| New family connections and only the beginning. |
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| Connecting with family makes for very hungry people. |
We had a great trip North even though it was rather short. It is very exciting to know there are new family members out there ready, willing, and eager to connect.
This adventure is only beginning. What would your DNA tell you??
1 comment:
that is so exciting. i want to do the testing just to see if how similar my results will to Jennifer's. she has hers done a year ago-ish
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