Sunday, December 19, 2010

The truth!!!! and so much of it

Well I received a letter from the agency that handled my adoption and in stead of summarizing it  I will just re type it.. I would really like your input and some of the wording and hear some of your conclusions.

Dear Ms. Kettles
I am in receipt of you letter requesting information. NY state laws allows us to release only non-identifying information.
YOUR BIRTH
You were born 6/22/1963 after a 36  week pregnancy.You weighed 5 pounds, 11 ounces. You were described as an adorable little girl with blue eyes, dark blond hair, very fair complexion, dimpled arms and regular features. You were also said to be eating and sleeping well, to have played with with your hands and figures, and to enjoy watching leaves as they moved in the breeze. You also enjoyed watching children at play, and seemed to recognize members of your foster family. You were a happy, contented baby and especially enjoyed your bath.
YOUR BIRTH MOTHER
When your mother gave birth when she was 18 years old, 5'2 and a half inches tall, weighed 108. She was Scotch, Irish, and English descent. She was Protestant with a fair  complexion. Your mother attended high school for 2 years, then went to school for, and worked as, a beautician. She was a quiet, reserved young lady who was in good health.
YOUR BIRTH GRANDMOTHER
At the time of your birth, your grandmother was 39 years old, 5'1" tall, weighing 110 pounds with a medium build, She had hazel eyes, blond hair, and a fair complexion. She is of Scotch and English descent. She was a high school graduate, now living as a housewife, but had also worked as a beautician. Your grandmother was also an adopted child. Your grandmother spoke of your mother as being her good little girl who never gave her a moments worry. Your grandmother's way of speaking to your mother was that of an an adult speaking to a child, and felt that your adoption was the best plan. Your mother went along with whatever your grandmother said.
YOUR BIRTH GRANDFATHER
Your grandfather was 48 years old, 5'9" tall with a medium build, black hair, hazel eyes, and a fair complexion. He is of Irish and English descent. He graduated from college and owned a gas station.

YOUR BIRTH FATHER
Your father was 29 years old, about 5'10" tall with a medium build, brown hair and blue eyes with a fair complexion. He was of Scotch descent. He came from Canada looking for a job and living quarters when he met and befriended your family.. He ended up working for your grandfather and living in your household.

I can contact the case working if I have any questions


What do you all think?

Friday, December 10, 2010

News From Albany ( really it took 6 months for this??)

Well it has been about 6 months and like they said I would hear form the NYS Dept of Health - Adoption Registry.  Here is ALL the info I received: ( I will note the inconsistencies form the "Clarke" phone call)

Mother's age 18 (call - 16)
Father - not reported
Nationality - Canada
Ethnic Background - Canadian -is that a nationality? (Irish/ German)
Race - Caucasian
I was surrendered willingly by my mother
Nothing else was reported, but I may also receive info from the agency that handled my adoption.

So it took 6 months to get all that.  It does make it official that the Clarke call was some kind of hoax.  Makes you wonder about people. 

Someday I may know the truth.  Can't afford a private investigator right now.  There is still a hole in my heart that I never realized was there until this happened. I don't know why this happened or what God will do with this.  I'm strong and love my family very much.  This didn't change that.  Keep my search in your prayers, and if I ever get more info I'll let you all know.

Thanks for taking the time to follow my story.  I'd love to share it with who ever wants to hear it... with all the lessons I've learned in this.

God bless you all