Featured Way off topic this one.

[Rick9456]

This has nothing to do with cars, but rather something that happened to me very recently. Not that anyone really cares but at 7 months old I was separated from my biological father. I was raised by my grand parents as an only child not knowing anything about my real Dad.
The other day my biological father reached out to me.
He said they had been searching for me for many,many years. I was told they had friends, family, and private investigators looking for me. A year ago I signed up to Facebook and by doing so they were finally able to locate me.
I went from an only child to the oldest of a fairly large family. 4 sisters and 1 brother.
I'll be heading to Winnipeg mid March for family reunion. It should be a very interesting but exciting meeting with a father that I haven't seen in 61 years..

 

[MikeysZ06]

Holy Rick !! Tell me/us you were sitting down upon hearing this?? Man o man. Safe to say now,your spring break just got a whole lot more interesting ! Congrats on this wonderful news Rick.

 

[Rick9456]

I darn near fainted Mickey, it's going be very intereting, we have just a bit to catch up on. Thanks

 

[ddgermann]

Wow Rick. What an incredible story. How exciting to discover an entire family and learn they have been looking for you for years.

Congratulations Pal! You must feel like a million bucks today.

So far this year: A supercharger on on the Vette and discovering your family. It's barely February!

I suggest buying loto tickets as it looks like your year.

 

[Rick9456]

One of the things I found out yesterday one of my sisters lived a block away from me when I lived in Whiterock. I problay stood in line with her at Safeways.

Im' heading out right now to buy that lotto ticket. Im felling lucky..
Thanks Derek, I do.

 

[Black 03 Z06]

Incredible. Cannot imagine the range of emotions Rick.

Did you ever try to search for your father? This is a story that we hope you will follow up for us.

Hope it all works out.

 

[Rick9456]

It was a real strange feeling. Still is but I'm getting use to it,
I did try a few times, but I really didnt have much to go on. I had a last name but nothing else.

I will and thanks.

 

[MikeysZ06]

One of the things I found out yesterday one of my sisters lived a block away from me when I lived in Whiterock. I problay stood in line with her at Safeways.

I was going to say... how often does this happen?? Probably been driving by her house or work for years. Or like you say,in line at Safeway.

Very cool !!

 

[Rick9456]

It's what movies are made of. My owe Lifetime drama.

 

[nascar03]

Rick.. amazing. Amazing amazing....!
So happy for you.. that is awesome news..
Good fortunes are coming your way.
Your emotions must be over the top!
Enjoy.
Graham

 

[Rick9456]

Thanks Graham, I feel extremely fortunate. It is very emotional, exciting too.

 

[Rruuff Day]

Wow Rick. Now that is a feel good story. Not just for you but for everyone in your family and the people you share it with. Put a big smile on my face when I read that just now and on Brenda's when I read it to her. There are times through our lives when we think things just can't get any better. This is proof they can. Very happy for you.

 

[Rick9456]

Thanks Eric, I've spoken to my new family and everyone is just excited as I am. They'e counting down the days to our first meeting. Don't think things could get much better than they are right now.

 

[Jeffer2013]

do not know much about you and your wife but both of you seem normal and very nice folks, seriously

just take it slow a bit as ther is much to catch up on and no one is perfect,

all should be ok but sometimes others get jealous of the new kid on the block

you will have fun really good news thanks for sharing

Jeff

 

[lupo]

Great story Rick--and thanks for sharing. Don't know you as I only joined this forum 2 weeks ago but that is a moving story and wish you the very best with your family.

 

[rockitman]

You are very fortunate to have this opportunity to find family. I wish you all the best with this long lost relationship.
I think you just won the lottery!
Very happy for the both of you.

 

[YFCvii]

Wow Rick !!! March can not come fast enough .... I look forward to updates on this for you.
Assuming the majority of your Family is Winnipeg based, you are going to be so busy introducing your Family
to the "Corvette Family" of yours if we are blessed for that to happen at MITM.
I would love to nominate Rick to lead the pack as we roll into Winnipeg ... should that be something that can happen and he (you Rick) would like to do.

 

[Rick9456]

Thanks everyone for your good wishes. I'm even more excited now after reading all your comments. I'll be sure to post all new updates as they come in. Its already becoming a very interesting year.
I can lead Spence but you'l have to draw me a map. Better give the task to someone that knows Winnipeg. Thanks anyway.

 

[RockyPM]

Amazing news Rick! There is so much in front of you now. Enoy and savour every moment!

 

[Paul C7 to C8]

Certainly a feel good story even to those (like me) who do not know you. Very nice of you to share in your excitement and I certainly wish you all the best as you move forward!