With all of these ancestry/DNA testing companies out there, our (extended) family tree keeps revealing hidden branches that we didn’t know existed.
Five years ago, my uncle discovered he had 30-year old twins. That new branch of the family tree has produced much fruit for both he and the twins.
Today, my wife learned about a new branch on her side of the family. I hope it is as fruitful as our previous discovery.
Anybody else had this experience?
Update: These past two weeks, we have had the privilege to meet/host my wife’s recently discovered half-brother. He was born in Texas, but adopted and raised by a loving family in Sweden. As an adult, after establishing a DNA connection, he came to meet his biological father and extended family in West Texas.
It was an enriching experience for all involved.
This has been a great reminder that everyone around us is on a journey unique to them. Be kind to people, love one another, and give others grace.
Sometimes you need to treat that stranger as if they are family. And stop treating your family like strangers.
