SC:I'm trying real hard not to write to anyone else in the
 > family since he may
 > SC:not want them to know about me. I just don't know what
 > to do.
 > Sharon, I take it that you know the others in his family.
 >  Have you
 > thought about taking the genealogical approach?  You could
 > write and ask
 > for a family history.  Give only a little information that
 > you know, and
 > see if they will fill in the rest.  It may be worth a try.
        No, I don't personally know the others in the family. I got 
a list of 20 names, including his, from a friend who searched the internet 
phone book for me. I'm assuming that they are all related in some way. I did 
send out a second letter this past Friday with a copy of a picture of my 
birthfather with my mom and one of his friends.
I also sent a little more information to him and asked again to meet him or 
if he would at least send me a medical history. I am really hoping to hear 
from him before the holidays. That sure would be a great Christmas present 
for my kids and me. My kids, who are adults, are very supportive of my search 
and would love to meet their grandfather also.
 
 >    Good luck,
 > and hope you hear soon.
 
        Thank you. Everyone here has been great!
 
 
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