Before we got married my husband decided to gift me with 23&Me. I'm adopted. I thought maybe it would shed light on my heritage and just maybe I'd find a relative by blood. No such luck. It was bust on all counts and I kinda felt ripped off.
It prompted me to dive a little further in, to the point of getting a hold of the adoption agency I came from. The records are sealed shut. It's weird. 1958 is the only year for this particular adoption agency that it would take a court order fro me to open the sealed records. I don't think I want to open that door. I've had enough of Pandora's box from my adopted parents' families, haha. I guess some things are better off staying in the dark.
Thanks for sharing, Patti. I can see why you felt ripped off. I didn’t check the part of 23andMe that connected me to actual relatives. I didn’t want to open that door either. I just got the overview. {{Hugs}}
I haven't felt the desire for DNA test but I too have found some tests and procedures very helpful in understanding and accepting my health challenges. For example, I had self-diagnosed Diverticulitis. When I had a screening colonoscopy they sent me a lovely image of my Diverticulosis. It did help me to put more effort into avoiding food that can trigger attacks. As always well written and thought provoking. 👏
Well, hello there, Toledo Rocket! Yes, I loved my days as a BG Falcon. You'd hardly recognize our campuses now though. I did go back & visit with two of my old roommates awhile back. It was fun -- and funny. There were little robots delivering food to students all over campus. Our freshmen dorm room we thought was heaven turned out to be the size of a stamp. Ha! I've noticed in old age that a lot of things that I thought were "big" in size or importance when I was young are really pretty small. PS I got my Masters from Heidelberg in Tiffin. Where did you do your graduate work?
Hi, I went to Ohio State for a year - that was my dorm experience. Then I dropped out, got married, and raised a family. I started over again in the early 70s at UT - getting a degree in educational media. One particular Professor there changed the course of my life. We moved to California the next year and I got my Masters Degree at Santa Clara University.
I went to Ohio State for my Freshman year. Then dropped out, got married, had a family, and started over again in my 30s at UT. I met a professor there that really did change the course of my life. I got my Masters Degree in California, Santa Clara University.
Boy, I get that, Shari. Most of the report just verifies what you already know, however — like I have brown hair and migraines. Have a healthy & safe week! Xoxo
Before we got married my husband decided to gift me with 23&Me. I'm adopted. I thought maybe it would shed light on my heritage and just maybe I'd find a relative by blood. No such luck. It was bust on all counts and I kinda felt ripped off.
It prompted me to dive a little further in, to the point of getting a hold of the adoption agency I came from. The records are sealed shut. It's weird. 1958 is the only year for this particular adoption agency that it would take a court order fro me to open the sealed records. I don't think I want to open that door. I've had enough of Pandora's box from my adopted parents' families, haha. I guess some things are better off staying in the dark.
Thanks for sharing, Patti. I can see why you felt ripped off. I didn’t check the part of 23andMe that connected me to actual relatives. I didn’t want to open that door either. I just got the overview. {{Hugs}}
I haven't felt the desire for DNA test but I too have found some tests and procedures very helpful in understanding and accepting my health challenges. For example, I had self-diagnosed Diverticulitis. When I had a screening colonoscopy they sent me a lovely image of my Diverticulosis. It did help me to put more effort into avoiding food that can trigger attacks. As always well written and thought provoking. 👏
Oh, Karen — that’s a great comparison. Thanks for sharing that. 🤗
Hi Jan, So you went to B.G? I went to the University of Toledo - first the community college and then the main campus.
Well, hello there, Toledo Rocket! Yes, I loved my days as a BG Falcon. You'd hardly recognize our campuses now though. I did go back & visit with two of my old roommates awhile back. It was fun -- and funny. There were little robots delivering food to students all over campus. Our freshmen dorm room we thought was heaven turned out to be the size of a stamp. Ha! I've noticed in old age that a lot of things that I thought were "big" in size or importance when I was young are really pretty small. PS I got my Masters from Heidelberg in Tiffin. Where did you do your graduate work?
Hi, I went to Ohio State for a year - that was my dorm experience. Then I dropped out, got married, and raised a family. I started over again in the early 70s at UT - getting a degree in educational media. One particular Professor there changed the course of my life. We moved to California the next year and I got my Masters Degree at Santa Clara University.
I went to Ohio State for my Freshman year. Then dropped out, got married, had a family, and started over again in my 30s at UT. I met a professor there that really did change the course of my life. I got my Masters Degree in California, Santa Clara University.
Great story. Enjoyed reading it.
Thank you!! ❤️
Thanks for sharing Jan always enjoy 😘🥰
Thanks, Lynn! I often think of you when I’m putting these words to paper. ❤️
Aww that’s nice….I’m in Canada at the moment on another adventure can’t seem to settle 😫😘
Sounds exciting!!! Settling is no fun. 🤩
I held off in case any of my relatives are serial.killers. 😂
Gotcha on that! I didn’t click that section on the ancestry part just to be safe. 😂
I’ve always wanted to do one of those test. But then I thought no I’ll just leave it alone. Thanks Jan for sharing
Boy, I get that, Shari. Most of the report just verifies what you already know, however — like I have brown hair and migraines. Have a healthy & safe week! Xoxo