Adoption Search Testimonials

This unbelievable wonderful Buffalo, NY search(Below) We did it!!!! Congratulations !!!

The few words I will say about Paul Brown are not sufficient to express the indebted gratitude I feel toward him in completing my search. I'd contacted 3 other major search corporations who all told me they were unable to complete my search for my birthfather due to the fact that I did not know his name. Paul listened to my story thoughtfully and immediately offered good advice to find my birthfather. (I had already found my birthmother on my own three years earlier.) From the moment he took my case, we worked as a team in what was an otherwise impossible case. In short, I had been given misleading information, all of which checked out to be false thanks to Paul's techniques that he used to analyze my case. I am now sitting happily reunited with my birthfather-the birthfather that nobody else thought I would ever find. Thanks a MILLION, Paul--for giving me the answers I needed to complete my identity!

Jennifer

This adoption case (below) involved a natural mom that came from Norway which made it pretty difficult to find since there was no U.S.bound records to draw from through the normal channels. This case was solved and the e-mail letter below was authored by the adoptee demonstrating his excitement in finding out his biological roots. "FUN ADOPTION SEARCH CASE"

Paul,

I am not sure that you will get this, but I wanted to let you know what happened. We spoke that Wed, and she ended up driving out to see me on Thursday. It went well, almost too well. I ended up being the one that was way overwhelmed. She wants to suck me right into the family, and I went and met my sister and brother. I found all the history of the family and the backgrounds about medical and migration and even a bit about my father. She says she has a picture of him. I will get to see that whenever she finds it.

I wanted to thank you, and say that by far this has been the most mind bending experience of my life. I am not sure if you will ever take me up on this, but if you ever want to put some of you experience down on paper I would be glad to either contribute or even help write it - fiction or non-fiction. I am sure that what your experiences hold in wisdom the entire world would be touched by and humbled.

I have a whole new chapter here. The time now is not about finding them, and the struggle to do that seemed so immense. Not once did I ever really ask myself what the steps were afterwards. It just seems like this great prize to "know" and then one day you actually have to deal with the consequences. Bad is one thing - it hurts and you go on. Mike has been a solid assistance in the whole experience. But with good too - how, or should, these new people be integrated into life? They tell me that I am "back", and am a member of the family with all the boils, moles, love and so forth. But we barely know each other.

Blah Blah Blah. All emotional rumbling. LOL. My Buddhist mind just ran to the rescue there.

Anyway, I meant to just say thanks. And to say that I would be glad to help you in any way if you ever need it. I also would love to write your story, sell it to Hollywood, and bring the viewers to their knees.

Attached is a photo of me and Audrey, and one of Tany, Jamie, Audrey, and myself. This is your work. Thanks.

V/R,

Eric

This beautiful adoption search (Below) was a natural mother in search of her biological son born in Maryland. She had tried everything in the book to find him. I was her last resort.

"Victorious once again!"

My name is Laura, I live in Virginia, and I lost my son to adoption in 1972. I was told by the agency that my son could call them when he turned 18 and he would be provided with my name and how to locate me. Because of that promise I remained in the same County and State where he was adopted and kept my maiden name and always had a telephone listing with my name so he could find me with a phone call. After waiting for that call, for over 11 years I decided enough was enough I was going to find my son.

I called the adoption agency again, for the 50th time to ask if he had called. Their answer was always no. Finally an honest person at the agency told me that even if he had called they would never disclose that to me. And they never give out the natural parents names. It is illegal, the records are sealed.

I spent years trying every service I could find on the internet After wasted days that turned into years and spending thousands of dollars I hit a brick wall. I had the realization that I would most likely never find my son.

I went back to some of the adoption registry sites that volunteers had started to recheck the registries. A few of them listed on their site what they called "recommended safe searchers". I kept seeing Miracle Search show up, so decided to get in touch them.

Within 2 weeks I found out my sons adopted name. Two days after that I had his current address and phone number. Amazingly his phone number was listed in his girlfriends name, and Paul still found it.

Paul helped guide me through my first contacts with my son, so I would not do or say anything wrong since this was such a delicate situation. And a scary one for me.

Conclusion: My reunion with my son is the most wonderful and loving experience I have had in my entire life. I cannot imagine life without him now. There is no greater love than the love between a child and their real parent. I know that now.

I asked Paul if I could post my experience with Miracle Search on his website. I wanted to assure any natural mother that feels frustrated and beaten down by the brick walls that spring up in their search that "IT CAN BE DONE".

Thank you Paul for this miracle.

Laura

Another adoption search that I completed with no names and hardly any information. This was a Florida search.(Below) Is the mom we found and her response. I was totally excited to hear from her.

Paul,

I feel as though I know you even though we've never met because you were instrumental in changing not only my life, but all those around me. On July 22 @ 9:13 p.m. Ryan called to talk to the woman who gave birth to him almost 34 years earlier, but had never seen. Our conversation lasted nearly an hour that night, but I didn't hear much after the first 15 minutes due to the fog that engulfed my consciousness . As my husband said, I had the deer caught in headlights look. After the initial shock, which lasted a couple of weeks, Ryan flew to Jax for our first meeting. Attached are some of the pictures we took the first day of his visit. Since then, my husband and I spent a weekend in early October with Ryan and his family in Bradenton and plan to see them again sometime over the holiday season.

Thank you for turning my comfortable mundane existence upside down and giving me a zest for life that I did not think was possible again. He has given a whole new world to me, his half sister, my husband and the rest of my family. I love him so much and appreciate the work you do in bringing families back together. My mother thanks you, my father thanks you, my daughter thanks you and I thank you.

This search below was a pair of twins that was adopted. With a lot of work we were able to locate both of them. Below is the letter I received. Additionally, There was a huge write up in the paper on this one. This was a California/Oregon/Washington Case.

Hey Paul,

I just got back from my reunion with the twins...It was just awesome...Went to Oregon where the twin sis met me at the airport....I knew it was my sister....She has the same exact smile as our other sister....That I went and stayed with for 4 days with Roxanne in Bend, Oregon. We went to the cemetery to see where our mother, and grandmother and great grandmother were buried.I was a basket case when I saw our mothers name. She was only 26 when she died.

Roxeanne and I went through "The Box"...SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO weird to see my life as a child in this box..Tons and Tons of pictures and things..There were a pair of slippers in the box that were mine. SOOOOOOOOOO much stuff. Pictures of us as a family, grandparents, great grandparents, great and great great grandparents. The box was given to Roxeanne by our step -grandmother.It is a chest actually. Wooden. Wonderful treasures. Roxanne and I went to Washington so her and her other sister could reunite... That was a glorious reunion also. The three of us getting together was awesome.

Roxeanne, and I and Sharon NEVER ran out of things to say. Up until the wee hours of the morning..for about three days..We did not get much sleep. After our visit with Sharon was over I went back to see my adopted mother. We went to the beach, and talked about the twins and the adoption. I have been on cloud nine the past three weeks. I will be contacting you soon again.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

Terry

This search "Below" was a search for the adopted child now an adult of which we found in Japan! even though she was originally in the U.S.

Well, Paul, we did it! At first, I worried that the whole thing might be blown but I tried to keep the faith that all would work out. I phoned the mom and her husband, Nancy and Wes, and asked for Jessica. Wes says she's not there that Jessica's in Japan. Wow! I said, "Japan! What is she doing in Japan?" and he said she was in the service and would be there for two years. He was very friendly and so I then asked for Lisa. He said that Lisa wasn't there right now, that she was either at work or with her boyfriend and so when I asked when would be a good time to maybe get hold of Lisa, he said he wasn't sure. He then put Nancy on the phone to help me and when she asked who I was, SHE WENT NUTSO!

She had just forwarded Jessica's letter to Japan so at least I Knew she couldn't do anything about that. She said never to call there again and never send any mail, that it would be returned. . . blah, blah, blah and the poor woman was just beside herself. I just kept praying that God would give me strength to be calm and compassionate and patient and reassuring. Her husband finally gets back on the phone and he said that Lisa and Jessica were old enough to make their own decisions about what they wanted... THEN! At 8:18AM today, Jessica called from Japan and it was wonderful! It was beautiful! I wanted to just reach through the phone and squeeze her. We cried and just touched each other's heart as we did and as we shared. Then after almost 3 hours... she had me call my sister to let her know and to call her. So my sister, not knowing who she needed to call, came right over and nearly FAINTED when I told her it was Jessica. She thought it was probably the mom. I did NOT tell her on purpose who she had to call, she just hung up before I could say.

SO WE WERE ON THE PHONE TO JAPAN ANOTHER 3 1/2 hours!!! It was wonderful. You are wonderful. I don't know why you picked me to e-mail to offer your services, but you are our other "internet angel" and we thank you so much for helping out.

This search "Below" was a letter from the natural mother in thanks for finding her daughter.

Dear Paul, I want to thank you very much for finding my beautiful daughter Margaret. She is everything a mother could ever hope for. I finally feel that my life has came full circle. I say prayers every night for you and your wonderful work.

Thank you,

Donna

The search "Below" was a search from some time ago. The adoptee was writing to fill me in on the latest.

Hi Paul,

Thank you for finding my birth families. We have been in contact since late August and we are going strong. We spent Christmas together. In September we had our reunion with all 9 kids and our families. The kids are already adjusted in calling my 4 brothers and sisters Auntie and Uncle. We the girls at least get together at least 2 to 3 times a month and my birth mother still cries when I see her. My brother that was adopted is getting to be my best friend. I still choke on calling my birth mom "mom" but am getting more comfortable with the idea. Thank you for giving me the best Christmas I ever had.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year,

Kerry

The search "Below" was a search from two years ago and the adoptee wanted to tell me everything was going fine now.

Paul, you helped me find my birth parents over two years ago. I have met with my birth mother on multiple occasions and we have worked through many of the difficult emotional issues which arise between families and those issues which she never dealt with over 32 years ago.

Today, I am happy to say, we are both at peace and we talk regularly. I am traveling to visit her for the first time to meet her daughter my half sister and some of her other family members. Her family never dealt with my birth either and they have worked through their issues, too. This never would have happened without your help.

Thanks,

David

This was a pretty fast search in New York. She wanted to write just a short note.

Paul, Thrilled with the info you were able to give me!!Thanks for your support.

Sincerely and Wonderfully,

Marlene

This was a search where we only had a first name. The birth took place in Nebraska. An Attorney was the adopted person.

Dear Paul,

Thanks so much for your assistance in locating Barbara. I sincerely appreciate your efforts and tenacity. I am in the progress of writing to her and will keep you up to date. Let's discuss your ideas for the October presentation in the near future. Also, I am in Kansas City from time to time so perhaps we can meet in person.

Take Care,

Joe

This was a search in Missouri looking for the birth son / brother. The sister writes me the following:

Paul, I do not know if my mother (Linda) has had a chance to tell you or not, but we are meeting with my brother in a few short hours. I know that this would not be happening if it was not for you. So I wanted to say Thank You! Words really can not express our gratitude.

Thank you so much,

Becky

This was a search was in the South and the adoptee writes me the following:

Paul,

Just a quick note to say your strategy of writing a letter to Betty in Fort Mill, SC worked. She called me on Saturday and we talked on Saturday and Sunday at length. She was very glad to hear from me after having searched for me for years. It's been quite moving to make contact and I have found out some surprising things. For example, my great-grandmother was full-blooded Cherokee. I had no idea I had Native American blood in me!

Anyway, I just wanted to thank you for your help and advice.

Best regards,

Michael

A search I helped with and the mom found her son!!!! Great Job!!

Hi, Paul...Just to let you know that my son and I have contacted each other...we are in the process of getting to know each other and I just wanted to thank you for your part in my locating him. Hope all is well with you!

June

This case I helped facilitate the reunion after finding the parents of the child. The child now an adult plays college football and is 19. The following is a note back and forth between the brother and sister just now reunited.

Note #1 Sister to brother

I have only known you for a few short hours, and I am already becoming attached to you as my big brother! Thats insane! You have truly been a blessing in my family's lives and I just want to thank you so very much for accepting our family b/c it has changed my mom's life soooo much. you have no IDEA! wow!I love you, Jason!! (please tell me if I freak you out!)bye big bro....its nice to be able to say that! love ya! lil sis,

Ginny

Note#2 from Brother to sister

Hey Ginny, its really cool, I used to tell my mom that I wanted a little sister and now I have one. Ever since I found out that I was adopted ive wondered who I came from and if I had any siblings, especially lately. I'm so glad that you came to find me tonight. Right when you told me that you thought we were related, I knew that I was looking at my sister. I'm glad that I know know who my mom is too. I already love her to death. And its weird because, I can already see so much of her in me. She made a face tonight that I make, and I thought it was the coolest thing in the world. Well I will probably see you tomorrow, so I can talk to you then. love ya sis,

Jason

This case I found the sister where she had been adopted out and her name had been changed. After her adoption she had been also been married several times and had moved to several different states throughout her life.

Thanks to Paul, there was a miracle in my life. I was separated from my little sister after numerous foster families together. The last family we were together with was to adopt both of us, but after 9 months of being a real family, I was sent away, never to see my little sister again After promising to always take care of my sister, the devastation was tremendous. I was 7 yrs. old and my sister Teri was only 4 when we were torn apart. It's been 40 years of searching and asking questions of Social Services with no answers. My wife spent 10-12 yrs searching online. I have a terminal illness, a rare lung disease that is genetic. The importance of finding Teri was tremendous. I received a phone call from Paul about a month ago (My wife registered Teri and I on his website), and he was able to give me some information that I had tried to get for a very long time. I asked him to help me and in a week he had a long list of information about my sister. A week later I had my sisters phone number, All I had to do was call her. I finally phoned her and she knew who I was immediately. We talked for some time on the phone and have since been e-mailing each other. We've exchanged some pictures and hopefully will be able to see each other soon. She lives across the country, so it will take a little planning. Thanks again to Paul for lifting a huge weight of despair and emptiness from my life, I feel like a complete person again. After 40 years, that's a huge weight! Words are not good enough to describe what Paul has done for me, I will forever be grateful for his part of my miracle.

Mike H.