Nancy's Daughter
My genealogy research has been a bit stunted. I was adopted at birth, so I (as others like me) have had more of a challenge than most. Last January I finally found and spoke with my mother! I spoke with her on the phone at least once a week until I finally made the trip to meet her just recently.
Frankly, the very last thing we talked about was the family tree, at least formally. Throughout our conversations family history that I was not privy to until finding her was woven into our conversations. Apparently I look and behave like Aunt Natalie, although Mom's and my similarities were pretty mind blowing.
My mother is 5'3", her mother was 5'2", yet at 5'8" I am the "runt" of the litter! My sister closest to me in age is 6' foot 
So much about us is so similar, from mannerisms, to the manner in which we speak, to outlook on life...we are family. I am no longer a mutant, a weirdo, I come from people just like me. I am Nancy's daughter. For right now that is enough.
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My MIL was adopted and I found her half siblings for her, her natural mother was long passed. Most of them lived in Penn and we live in MA. Her & my FIL went to Philly for a weekend and they all got together (minus 1 sister). They still keep in touch via telephone & mail (they're all older now)
Her natural mother & father were not married. My MIL was his only child even though he did eventually marry.
On her natural father's side I found a niece of the father in Maine. She came down to get to know my MIL & they remain in close contact.
This is about her Great Grandfather Thomas Seavey:
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Billet head carved by Thomas Seavey of Bangor, Maine.
http://www.penobscotmarinemuseum.org/pbho-1/collection/billet-head-thomas-seavey
Her cousin told her that my MIL's father also ended up being a billet head carver & was well respected for his work just like his ancestors.
Pretty cool huh?
Knowing how I felt when I was able to find some of my ancestors (even though I wasn't adopted), I can only imagine how excellent that must have been for you!
