Sisters
I’ve always wanted a sister. I have one brother who is four years younger. He’s a great guy, but no one understands like a sister . . . or so I’ve heard.
I never knew my biological dad. My mom got pregnant in college. He moved away before I was born. Then, when I was 27, I asked my mom about him. (I was always afraid to ask because I didn’t want to bring up a difficult subject.) She gave me his name. I googled it. Within five minutes I had his home phone number. My mom called and told him about me. Then he called me.
Let me backtrack a little. You see, growing up my FAVORITE movie was The Parent Trap. Since I didn’t know my dad I used to imagine I had a sister out there, somewhere, with him.
I soon discovered I had four.
Wow.
Unfortunately, it didn’t work out for me to meet them. I won’t go into details, but I was disappointed. I prayed some day we’d make a connection.
Then last night, I received an email from one of my sisters. It was the most amazing thing. She’d heard about me and finally asked more questions. Brave and caring, she emailed me. Then today, a second sister did too. They both have tender hearts.
Fifty emails must have flown between us today–photos, small details of our lives, excited chatter.
It’s weird to look at a photo and see my smile. Or look at another and seeing my daughter’s hair, or my son’s ears. Odd and wonderful too.
So tonight I think I’m going to have a hard time sleeping.
Because it seems that a whole new world has opened to me.
THEIRS.
I can’t stop crying/laughing/typing… it’s nuts. I’m so very happy. A prayer has been answered. I dont know why it took so long. I’m sure God had a very good reason. But it’s here now and we can build a more beautiful future.
The ride has only begun. Hold on!! hehe (i love roller coasters….. )
xoxo!
No way. I love roller coasters too!
Hi, you don’t know me, but I came across your blog through the blogring ‘Christian Women Online’ and wanted to pop in a comment to say hello and that I’ve enjoyed reading through your blog.
Our God is so good and it looks like he has you on an exciting new journey.
In His Grip,
Jess
WAY !!!
Yay! Yay! Yay! I’m sooo happy to read this Tricia! I remember when you met your father way back when…this is such an answer to prayer, isn’t it!
Wow!! Awesome!! What a wonderful blessing!! I cannot express how happy I am for you! Just pure joy!
An answered prayer for sure!
Tricia,
All I can say is WOW! It gives me hope. I have two sisters I grew up with and I wouldn’t trade them for all the money in the world.
I have two older sisters I met when I was thirteen. I also have a younger sister, I never met. I too googled her a few years ago to see if I could find her. I did but she isn’t ready to communicate with us. I’m praying one day, she’ll look us up too.
Enjoy your sisters.
That is so cool, Tricia. I remember the joy my husband and I felt when we found his long lost daughter (about four months ago) who is now 23. It’s a wonderful feeling.
Oh wow, Tricia! What an amazing thing to happen. May your relationships with these “new” sisters grown and be richly blessed!
Tricia, God is so awesome. I will pray that these new relationships will develop in a way that brings joy to your heart and delight to your Heavenly Father’s. Rejoicing with you!!!!
How wonderful, Tricia! God created the family even before the Church. May He restore your family and bless you all in wonderful ways.
What a great story. I’m very excited for you. How amazing.
Love, Rachel
Wow, Tricia! Thanks for telling me about this blog post. Makes me wish I could get over the fear clawing in my stomach when I think about Googling my biological dad. I often look at strangers around my age and wonder if they could be my sister or brother.
How awesome that God brought you and your sisters together. Enjoy this very special time!
I’m sure not every story will turn out this week. My sisters are welcoming me with open arms.
I pray that is the case for all of you still “looking.”
Tricia ~ As an only child myself, I can only wonder how you must feel. God is so awesome, isn’t He?
Many future blessings. Bonnie Engstrom
Wow — That’s really wonderful news. I wonder if they’ve got your writerly gene as well. May God bless your future relationship!
Nothing is more fun that sharing secrets with sisters. 🙂
Tricia,
What a great story. I rejoice with you. It’s a great adventure with new opportunities, challenges and rewards. I pray God will guide you through it and your love for Christ will be contagious.
Your non-biological brother,
Randy
What an exciting thing, Tricia. We who already know you realize how blessed your sisters will be to have you in their lives. Are they in for a treat!
Tricia, this story touched me because we adopted both our children, who are now young adults. We don’t know their biological families (just have general info), and our children express, so far, that they are not interested. This makes me wonder whether they have brothers and sisters somewhere in the world.