In May of 2006 when Nathan was about 6 months old we were approached by a journalist who wanted to do a story. The story was about 2 mom's for an upcoming Mother's day article in our local paper. Our family picture was front page of the Vancouver Courier. Nathan was on the floor in front of us. The article talked about our family, having a child and us being two mom's.
A few days later we received a phone call from the journalist who wrote the article. She said that a woman called in and said that Nathan looks exactly like her grandson and would we mind talking with her. I hung up the phone and couldn't believe it. Karen and I briefly discussed it and agreed to talk to the woman who we only knew as Bonnie. Bonnie and I talked that same day. She mentioned that Nathan very much so resembles her grandson who is 6 months older. Her daughter also used a fertility clinic and all she knew about the donor was that he was Italian and played the Cello. When I heard that, I knew we had a match. Bonnie's daughter was away at the time so we couldn't confirm if the donor number was the same. She called back a few days later and said "donor number 3164" I nearly burst into tears. Not only had we found a 1/2 sibling of Nathan's but grandparents too!!!
Within days of talking we met with Bonnie and Mark (aka GrammyHawk and Grandad Mark) and Bonnie's sister and mom. The minute we met them at the door we felt like we were family, and we are. They live in Vancouver too but Nathan's brother lives in Edmonton. The boys have met and played together a few times. You can defiantly see the resemblance between the two.
If Karen and I decided not to do the newspaper article we never would have met Nathan's brother and his other set of Grandparents. This truly was an unexpected blessing for all of us. To know that Nathan has a brother and that Bonnie and Mark have embraced Nathan as their own Grandson gives us such comfort. They are amazing people who are funny, loving and very giving. They have welcomed us with open arms as we have them.
GrammyHawk and Grandad Mark: Thanks for all the love you have shown us. You being in Nathan's life is such a blessing. Looking forward to the day Grandad takes his boys on a weekend get-away.
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