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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.

Grandmadinosaur Tue 01-Feb-22 14:56:23

What a lovely story. I’m sure your reunion will be full of joy and happiness. Wonderful.

Wheniwasyourage Tue 01-Feb-22 14:54:49

No wonder you're thrilled, Franbern. Best wishes for the reunion! flowers

BlueBelle Tue 01-Feb-22 14:53:00

That’s really nice you must be so excited Have a lovely time at your party

luluaugust Tue 01-Feb-22 14:45:01

Have a lovely time when you all meet again.

PaperMonster Tue 01-Feb-22 14:31:54

Oh that is so lovely x

Curlywhirly Tue 01-Feb-22 14:26:56

Oh Franbern what a lovely lady you are; I am in awe of people that offer to foster children, a very hard but rewarding job. Bet you can't wait to meet this chap! Good luck with the reunion - please come back to let us know how it went.

3dognight Tue 01-Feb-22 14:07:43

How lovely that a baby you fostered for ten weeks has tracked you down.
I wonder if this happens frequently.
Good vibes all round.
No wonder you are so excited!

LadyGracie Tue 01-Feb-22 13:50:25

A story to brighten everyone’s day!

nanaK54 Tue 01-Feb-22 12:58:57

That really is lovely

sodapop Tue 01-Feb-22 12:21:04

Lovely story Franbern makes all the hard work of fostering worthwhile.
Enjoy the reunion.

LauraNorderr Tue 01-Feb-22 12:04:18

What a lovely surprise for you Franbern. A heartwarming and joyful story. Happy knitting and happy reunion.

Namsnanny Tue 01-Feb-22 12:00:36

What a lovely story, and it's all down to you and your families kindness.
Have a good time at the family party, and I hope the reunion goes wellsmile

fairfraise Tue 01-Feb-22 11:57:20

That's a really good story. Enjoy your reunion.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What a lovely story Franbern

I hope you have a happy reunion

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

How lovely for you all.

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!

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.

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

What a heartwarming story. Lovely!

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.

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

Oh that's really nice. 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.