My Cousin Found Me

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@akalinus (40688)
United States
July 10, 2016 11:42am CST
My dad left home as a young man and never looked back. I never met anyone in his family. I did find out that he had a brother and three sisters. I have looked for relatives for years. A week or so ago, I got a message. A woman said that she thinks we are related. It turns out that my dad's brother was her grandpa. She sent me a picture of all the siblings. They are all gone now but I at least found out who they are. Family means so much to me. I am thrilled to death to meet my cousin. I hope we get to meet in real life someday. Are you looking for anyone in your family?
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minisam
@miniam (9154)
• Bern, Switzerland
10 Jul 16
Wow, really happy for you.I never got to meet my grandpa but l also never looked for his family.I know nothing about hin did he have brothers/sisters cousins any relatives. I dont know why but my mum never spoke of my grandpa.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (40688)
• United States
10 Jul 16
I think there are a lot of hidden secrets in every family. No one knows why my dad left home.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (40688)
• United States
10 Jul 16
@miniam I am curious and really want to know. But, it is part of the ages now.
minisam
@miniam (9154)
• Bern, Switzerland
10 Jul 16
@akalinus You better leave it that way, you dont want to know why he left do you?Somethings are better left the way they are.
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SHOHANA
@SHOHANA (16094)
• Bangladesh
10 Jul 16
yes i'm looking for my cousin too, she was very sweet but her house far away from mine.
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SHOHANA
@SHOHANA (16094)
• Bangladesh
10 Jul 16
@akalinus she is using internet or not i doubt because she lived in village where internet is not so popular
Jo Ann
@akalinus (40688)
• United States
10 Jul 16
@SHOHANA People on the Internet know things.
Jo Ann
@akalinus (40688)
• United States
10 Jul 16
It is easier to find people with the Internet. You will find her if you look.
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Michelle
@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
10 Jul 16
I'm glad you got to meet your cousin virtually! Hope you two will meet in person one day! I never had to look for anyone! They're all here, or in different states/countries.
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Michelle
@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
11 Jul 16
@akalinus Thank you!!
Jo Ann
@akalinus (40688)
• United States
10 Jul 16
Enjoy your family while you have the chance. Some might not be here long enough.
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Jabo
@jaboUK (64361)
• United Kingdom
11 Jul 16
How exciting for you, - I'm sorry that your dad wasn't around for you when you were growing up.
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Alfredo Rossi
@amadeo (111948)
• United States
10 Jul 16
that is wonderful there.Yes,I have gone through with this many years ago and learned a lot .
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (40688)
• United States
10 Jul 16
It is fascinating to learn about our families.
Wilma Henry
@WilmaHenry54 (355)
• Stanton, Kentucky
13 Jul 16
It's great that you have connected with your cousin, family is so important!
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (40688)
• United States
14 Jul 16
Yes, it is very important.
solxee
@sol_cee (38222)
• Philippines
11 Jul 16
How did she find you?
Judy Evans
@JudyEv (326412)
• Rockingham, Australia
11 Jul 16
How nice that this has happened but what a pity the siblings have passed. I hope you get to meet your cousin one day. Is she a long way from you?
paigea
@paigea (35775)
• Canada
10 Jul 16
I hope you get to meet her. That would be exciting.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (40688)
• United States
10 Jul 16
Yes, majorly!
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ARM
@responsiveme (22926)
• India
10 Jul 16
No ,but when I was a kid my grandfather's brother turned up from England.He had left 45 years ago and there was no trace of him.Anyway still remember all the excitement of the family meeting him when he came back with a wife and grown up daughter.
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Jo Ann
@akalinus (40688)
• United States
10 Jul 16
Wow, what a surprise that must have been. You never know what is around the corner.
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