Thanks for visiting my adoption reunion page. After 27 years I was able to locate and speak with biological family members. I have spoken to my biological mother, Joyce, on the phone and written her letters. I have also had the chance to meet my biological grandmother Dorothy; grandfather Orval; Aunt Wilma; Uncle Roy & Aunt Jean; Uncle John & Aunt Donna. I also met Aunt Wilma's son Jamey, who is one of Wilma's twin boys, and his wife, Anita and their two children.
My search began in February of 1999, when I sent off for my pre-adoption birth certificate from the state of Kansas. With this I learned my biological mothers name and where she lived at the time of my birth. I also learned that my name she had given me was "Keith Allen". With this information at hand I began my search ! With not much luck I began searching online, thru various phone directories and web pages. Finally I took a chance with this new program I had downloaded called "ICQ". I began searching for anyone in South Haven, KS., where Joyce was from, that might be able to help me in my search. I was overwhelmed by the amount of support I got when I connected up with a couple of educators at the local High School in South Haven. If not for their help and research, I might have still been searching. So I owe a special thanks to Sherry, Tess and the others that helped me out in my search.
With their help I saw the first picture of Joyce and got the names, location, and phone number of Joyce's parents. When I finally got up the nerve to call, I spoke to Dorothy, my grandmother, and she was very happy to hear from me. She conveyed to Joyce that I was searching for her and would like to have contact with her. I spoke with Joyce on the phone the following weekend !
Joyce's sister, Wilma, called me and we talked back & forth for a few weeks, until we we're able to set up a day to meet at her mom and dad's home. We met them on May 29, 1999. Joyce was unable to make it because of her illness. We had a great time and learned so much about the family, the circumstances of my adoption, and my heritage.
Below are some pictures from that day !
A Special Thank You to my wife Vicki for being supportive and assisting me in my search.
* My biological mother, Joyce, lost her fight with cancer on November 1, 1999. I will be looking forward to the day we have our reunion in Heaven.
Pictured below from left to right: My biological mother Joyce; A picture taken of Joyce with family in 1998; grandmother Dorothy; Me & Dorothy; Dorothy, Me, & grandfather Orval.
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Pictured below from left to right: Dorothy & Aunt Wilma; Dorothy, Me, & Wilma; Uncle John & Me; John, Me, & Uncle Roy; Orval, Jamey & Anita; Vanessa(Jamey & Anita's daughter)
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