Tracie
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Tracie's Corner: Two little girls grew up apart and now are togethe...
Tracie's Corner: Two little girls grew up apart and now are togethe...: So one time sitting on my grandpas lap, we were looking through his bible. We would always go through the list of birthdays he wrote down to...
Two little girls grew up apart and now are together!
So one time sitting on my grandpas lap, we were looking through his bible. We would always go through the list of birthdays he wrote down to see who has a birthday coming up. This one time I asked him, "who's Jenny, gpa"? He said, "oh just a friend".
I remember that conversation like it was yesterday. So one time after Aaron and I got married and we moved to Vancouver, I received a phone call from a young woman. She said, "hi, my name is Jenny and I am your sister". Wow! That memory of sitting on my grandpas lap came back right after she said that. She had found out about me and had been searching for me.I think I was in shock and a little leary, until I saw her. I wouldn't say we look just alike, we both have the olive skin and dark hair. She got the tall gene. Our dad was like 6ft. I anxiously awaited her to be my face book friend. We have exchanged Christmas cards, birthday gifts.
It was last year on my 42nd birthday that Jen flew in as a surprise for 1 night, It was so much fun, it became a reality.
After that 24 hours with her, I knew I wanted to know more about her and her family. So I went for 2 days to Kansas. I haven't flown in a long time so I was a little nervous, let alone flying by myself and switching planes. It was good for me. When I got there I got a text that these little people were waiting for me!
We went trick or treating, then ended the night watching the Royals game.
I remember that conversation like it was yesterday. So one time after Aaron and I got married and we moved to Vancouver, I received a phone call from a young woman. She said, "hi, my name is Jenny and I am your sister". Wow! That memory of sitting on my grandpas lap came back right after she said that. She had found out about me and had been searching for me.I think I was in shock and a little leary, until I saw her. I wouldn't say we look just alike, we both have the olive skin and dark hair. She got the tall gene. Our dad was like 6ft. I anxiously awaited her to be my face book friend. We have exchanged Christmas cards, birthday gifts.
It was last year on my 42nd birthday that Jen flew in as a surprise for 1 night, It was so much fun, it became a reality.
After that 24 hours with her, I knew I wanted to know more about her and her family. So I went for 2 days to Kansas. I haven't flown in a long time so I was a little nervous, let alone flying by myself and switching planes. It was good for me. When I got there I got a text that these little people were waiting for me!
I was so excited, I felt like a kid at Christmas. They made me a sign that said, "welcome Aunt Tracie". We went to the market and saw lots of different booths.
We didn't go maybe as deep as I had hoped but I know there's time for that. I feel a little cheated of my childhood, Noone telling me about her.She found me and I am so thankful for her.
Its so hard being so far away form each other. Its expensive for our whole family to fly and stay in hotel ect.. But Aaron says we will find a way. I really want to get to know my niece and nephew and I have a brother n law who is a smart....just like my husband,
I am so happy I got to go.. It was the leaving that was hard even 3 days later I still get teary eyed because 2 days was just not enough time. My mission is to remember birthdays and holidays and make an effort to stay close to her. To know her heart, I want to know her fears, what makes her sad, what makes her happy. I want to help put joy into her life. I want to be a part of her life. She has made room for me and for that I am forever greatful.
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