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Foster child from 40 years ago has got in touch

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Franbern Tue 01-Feb-22 09:43:15

I am so thrilled. My eldest daughter still lives in the area where my family all grew up, and she still has the same surname (which is an unusual one)

Some months back she was contacted by a man who told her that his (adoptive) parents had recently died, and going through their papers he had discovered that we were the family that had fostered him as a newborn for ten weeks before he went to those parents. This was in 1980.

He managed to track her down via facebook (so that really does have some good uses). As our family are all meeting at her house in a few weeks time for a birthday celebration, he has arranged to come over to meet up with us all. I am so excited. Evidently his partner is expecting a baby later in the summer, so I am now knitting some baby things for them.

annsixty Tue 01-Feb-22 09:46:58

What a very happy story for a dull morning .
It will be lovely for you all to meet up and find out his story.

MissAdventure Tue 01-Feb-22 10:00:36

smile
How lovely.
It'll be interesting to see if the baby looks like him, too.
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Germanshepherdsmum Tue 01-Feb-22 10:00:44

How lovely! That must have been a tough but very worthwhile job. And how kind of you to get the knitting needles out in honour of the baby. I hope you have a lovely reunion and that you can keep in touch.?

Grandmabatty Tue 01-Feb-22 10:01:45

That's such a lovely story. It's cheered me up this morning

Witzend Tue 01-Feb-22 10:10:04

What a lovely story! Thanks so much for posting.?

mumofmadboys Tue 01-Feb-22 10:36:32

How lovely Franbern!

EllanVannin Tue 01-Feb-22 10:41:38

Oh what a lovely story. I can only imagine the merriment taking place. That really has given me a lift, thankyou flowers

Grannynannywanny Tue 01-Feb-22 10:41:50

Lovely story Franbern. I’m sure it will mean a lot to him to meet you.

Kim19 Tue 01-Feb-22 10:41:58

Terrific, F, thanks for sharing. Quite lifted my day even though it was already good. Hope the meeting is a huge success.

Dottygran59 Tue 01-Feb-22 10:42:38

Oh Franbern, how lovely. It has cheered me up too. Do let us know how your reunion goes

Smileless2012 Tue 01-Feb-22 10:44:46

That's lovely Franbernsmile.

DanniRae Tue 01-Feb-22 10:49:19

Oh Franbern I have tears in my eyes after reading your post - please let us know how the reunion goes....smile

trisher Tue 01-Feb-22 10:59:56

How lovely. Fostering is such a difficult job it's great to know that you are getting some reward, and after so long. Sometimes the right things do happen. All the best enjoy your reunion.

Grannybags Tue 01-Feb-22 11:00:59

Oh that's really nice. smile

Kalu Tue 01-Feb-22 11:06:46

What a heartwarming story Franbern. I don’t suppose you ever imagined one of the babies you fostered would be able to find you, let alone, get in touch with hopes of meeting you again. An understandably emotional reunion when you see him as an adult now.

Squiffy Tue 01-Feb-22 11:07:49

What a heartwarming story. Lovely!

Gongoozler Tue 01-Feb-22 11:12:02

What a lovely post Franbern. Great to read some happy news.
How lovely to be able to knit some baby clothes too.

ElaineI Tue 01-Feb-22 11:14:20

Lovely Franbern. Will be great for him to meet with you and his foster siblings even if he was with you for a short time. And such a special time for him and his wife as well!

Sago Tue 01-Feb-22 11:35:30

How lovely for you all.

Callistemon21 Tue 01-Feb-22 11:40:05

What a lovely story Franbern

I hope you have a happy reunion

Rosina Tue 01-Feb-22 11:40:53

That is heart lifting - what a good start you gave that baby; love and care, and now he wants to thank you personally no doubt. You lovely person! flowers

Chewbacca Tue 01-Feb-22 11:41:49

The first thread I've opened today and it was wonderful to read such a lovely piece of news! I hope your get together is joyous Franbern

glammanana Tue 01-Feb-22 11:42:24

Franbern Such a lovely story to brighten up this miserable day.

Sparklefizz Tue 01-Feb-22 11:51:48

What a heart warming and uplifting post, Franbern. I hope you have a lovely reunion.