Family

I located my biological father's side of the family finally. I have wondered about them all my life, and I finally posted a request for information on a genealogical site asking for information on my father from anyone who may have known him. I had very limited information. All I could really add was my mom's name and hope and pray that someone from his family would know her and contact me. Sure enough, my half-sister's daughter wrote a reply and gave my brother's name and told me that they lived with them while my mom was married to my father. She gave me details about them that I had not mentioned so I knew she was the real deal. I have been communicating with my father's side of the family for about a year now. They finally explained to me why my father never tried to locate me or see me or anything. I am heart broken to know the things that my uncle did to keep him away from me. Knowing my uncle, I have no doubt about what they told me. I don't understand why my mom went along with all that he did to keep me from meeting and knowing my father and many other things. I am both broken hearted that I was robbed of knowing him in this life, and relieved to know that I am now in correspondence with his family. I cannot wait to meet them. I really wish I could have known him but life is what it is. I will get the chance to meet him on the other side.