Duckwater 0 #1 February 1, 2005 I was adopted at birth 35 years ago tomorrow. I never knew my birth mother. I have always been mildly curious as to who she was. I just got a call an hour ago that woke me up. A lady goes "is this Michael Skaggs?" "Is your Dad a pilot and is tomorrow your birthday"....I say yes and she starts crying. We talk for an hour and I tell her that I love her for what she did and that I had the best life of anyone I know. I HAVE A BROTHER AND A SISTER!! We talk about medical stuff as I have had cancer 3 times. She tells me my grandfather and uncle died of heart attacks in their early 50's. I am thin and my cholesterol is over 200 so I am going to the doctor TODAY for Lipitor or something. My birth mother lives in Seatlle and I am flying out there to meet her and my sister next monday...this is Oprah shit! I called my Mom and Dad and told them. I told them that them adopting me was the luckiest day of my life and they will always be my REAL parents. I havent cried in years until today. Mike -- Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,452 #2 February 1, 2005 That's already the coolest thing I'll read today. Congratulations on having two families who love you. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumper03 0 #3 February 1, 2005 dude, that's awesome. What a great thing to read first thing! I'm happy for you! Hope you enjoy your visit. JumpScars remind us that the past is real Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Remster 30 #4 February 1, 2005 A couple things... 1st off: wow... very cool How did she find you? And finally, there's a lot of personal info in that post. Feel free to keep it as is, but be warned, we wont go back and edit it for you later once your edit time window expires. But again, cool!Remster Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
boinky 0 #5 February 1, 2005 WOW! What a tear-jerker. Congratulations and good luck on your meeting.Nina Are we called "DAWGs" because we stick our noses up people's butts? (RIP Buzz) Yep, you're a postwhore-billyvance Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #6 February 1, 2005 There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey 0 #7 February 1, 2005 WOW! That's awesome that your mother sought you out. I hear about kids finding their birth parents, but it must feel good to know that she's been thinking about you too.... Congrats! linz-- A conservative is just a liberal who's been mugged. A liberal is just a conservative who's been to jail Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #8 February 1, 2005 I am so happy for you! I hope your trip to Seattle to meet your birth Mother goes very well. My neice has just found her birth Mother and it has been very rewarding for her. The medical background is very important information to have. Happy Birthday, tomorrow! What a Birthday present, huh? J -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #9 February 1, 2005 Amazing. So Happy for you. I have no idea what you are feeling, but it must be great. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duckwater 0 #10 February 1, 2005 I don't know what i am feeling.....It was funny...we talked for like an hour...then we both said at the same time "Listen, i really want to talk to you but there are about 10 people I want to tell right now.... I guess Im confused at how I feel genuine love for someone I don't even know.... I have a sister that was adopted too and her line has been busy for an hour.....I don't know how she will react to the news....She might be jealous that her birth mom hasn't contacted her......Im nervous to tell her. Mike Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
diablopilot 2 #11 February 1, 2005 Right on Mike.......happy for you... ---------------------------------------------- You're not as good as you think you are. Seriously. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
base428 1 #12 February 1, 2005 Great story and I'm happy for you. We need more positive things to read about and this is definately one of them. Keep us informed. Again, congrats.(c)2010 Vertical Visions. No unauthorized duplication permitted. <==For the media only Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #13 February 1, 2005 Had you ever tried to find your Birth Mother? J -------------------------------------- Sometimes we're just being Humans.....But we're always Human Beings. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #14 February 1, 2005 QuoteI called my Mom and Dad and told them. I told them that them adopting me was the luckiest day of my life and they will always be my REAL parents. I don't think I've read a sweeter thing in a very long time. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prepheckt 0 #15 February 1, 2005 Congrats on finding out about your family! Also, Happy Birthday! This is quite a birthday gift for you. Enjoy your trip!"Dancing Argentine Tango is like doing calculus with your feet." -9 toes Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shotgun 1 #16 February 1, 2005 Wow, that's really cool, Mike! Let me know how the meeting goes... And Happy Birthday (tomorrow)! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Marz 0 #17 February 1, 2005 Dude, that's awesome. I met my birth-mother about 6 years ago. It was a very overwhelming experience. I realized very quickly that I wouldnt have had the life I had if I hadn't been put up for adoption. I was extremely lucky. I also learned alot about my family history (I have 3 sisters and a brother from my mother and apparnetly another 2 siblings from my father's side) and medical stuff, which is important. I told my adoptive parents the same thing, that she might be the woman who gave borth to me, but I only have one mom... The biggest shock for me was meeting her face to face. She was MUCH older than I expected and very worn out. But I found out I had her eyes, which was cool when you haven't looked like anyone for all your life. I understand what you said about feeling love for someone you don't know. My advice is to take it slow and easy. Get to know her, and introduce others like your siblings gradually.Not to freak you out, because things went very well for me, but my sister's bio-mother started asking for things from my sister($$$) after they met and she was forced to cut all ties. Just make sure that it's all up front, that she knows you're not looking for anything. Anyhow Congrats and good luck. PM me if you want to chat more about my experience! Marz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Darius11 12 #18 February 1, 2005 Awesome brother just ffing awesome. I am very happy for youI'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites mnealtx 0 #19 February 1, 2005 Wow - that's just incredible! Congrats on finding your other family and Happy Birthday tomorrow!Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites brits17 0 #20 February 1, 2005 That's AMAZING! So great to read something so life changing and positive this morning! Congratulations and a very happy birthday to you. _______________________ aerialkinetics.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites alanab 0 #21 February 1, 2005 thats so awesome! im so happy for you. have fun meeting them!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites gmanpilot 0 #22 February 1, 2005 What an incredible gift. Some kids don't have a parent who cares about them, it seems you have three!_________________________________________ -There's always free cheese in a mouse trap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Conundrum 1 #23 February 1, 2005 Wow, that's really awesome! Good luck with the meeting! Why did she give you up? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites bobsled92 0 #24 February 1, 2005 WOW That some strrong stuff. You got my eyes a welled up. My best friend (always) was adopted and I remember the Million emotions had at that reunion with his birth Mom and his natural sister he met the same day. Thank you for sharing something this special on such a beautiful morning -Grant_______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites NWFlyer 2 #25 February 1, 2005 Very cool story, congratulations! And if you find yourself still in Seattle on the weekend, come out to Snohomish and we'll do a celebratory jump with you!"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 1 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
Marz 0 #17 February 1, 2005 Dude, that's awesome. I met my birth-mother about 6 years ago. It was a very overwhelming experience. I realized very quickly that I wouldnt have had the life I had if I hadn't been put up for adoption. I was extremely lucky. I also learned alot about my family history (I have 3 sisters and a brother from my mother and apparnetly another 2 siblings from my father's side) and medical stuff, which is important. I told my adoptive parents the same thing, that she might be the woman who gave borth to me, but I only have one mom... The biggest shock for me was meeting her face to face. She was MUCH older than I expected and very worn out. But I found out I had her eyes, which was cool when you haven't looked like anyone for all your life. I understand what you said about feeling love for someone you don't know. My advice is to take it slow and easy. Get to know her, and introduce others like your siblings gradually.Not to freak you out, because things went very well for me, but my sister's bio-mother started asking for things from my sister($$$) after they met and she was forced to cut all ties. Just make sure that it's all up front, that she knows you're not looking for anything. Anyhow Congrats and good luck. PM me if you want to chat more about my experience! Marz Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #18 February 1, 2005 Awesome brother just ffing awesome. I am very happy for youI'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mnealtx 0 #19 February 1, 2005 Wow - that's just incredible! Congrats on finding your other family and Happy Birthday tomorrow!Mike I love you, Shannon and Jim. POPS 9708 , SCR 14706 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
brits17 0 #20 February 1, 2005 That's AMAZING! So great to read something so life changing and positive this morning! Congratulations and a very happy birthday to you. _______________________ aerialkinetics.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
alanab 0 #21 February 1, 2005 thats so awesome! im so happy for you. have fun meeting them!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gmanpilot 0 #22 February 1, 2005 What an incredible gift. Some kids don't have a parent who cares about them, it seems you have three!_________________________________________ -There's always free cheese in a mouse trap. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Conundrum 1 #23 February 1, 2005 Wow, that's really awesome! Good luck with the meeting! Why did she give you up? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #24 February 1, 2005 WOW That some strrong stuff. You got my eyes a welled up. My best friend (always) was adopted and I remember the Million emotions had at that reunion with his birth Mom and his natural sister he met the same day. Thank you for sharing something this special on such a beautiful morning -Grant_______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NWFlyer 2 #25 February 1, 2005 Very cool story, congratulations! And if you find yourself still in Seattle on the weekend, come out to Snohomish and we'll do a celebratory jump with you!"There is only one basic human right, the right to do as you damn well please. And with it comes the only basic human duty, the duty to take the consequences." -P.J. O'Rourke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
