Uncovering Stories, One Connection at a Time
Welcome!
I am so excited to finally flip the switch on our new website. For the past 25 years, I have been jotting down notes of what I hoped someday would become the narrative of some of the most amazing stories. Now that I have officially retired from the corporate world (you know, that gig that paid the bills), I can begin to follow my dream of helping people solve their mysteries and putting together the pieces of their puzzle we call life.
Beyond the TV Reunions
When people hear about finding lost families and reunions, they may think of one of those shows that have been popular on TV the past few years. Where the person helping with the search gets an unlimited budget and resources and flies all over the country to interview and meet the parties involved. Then everybody gathers in a beautiful location where, after a few commercials, we get to see the tearful reunion. And it all happens right in front of us in less than 60 minutes!
I would never downplay those beautiful stories. I never miss an episode, with tissues in hand. But these are only a few of the thousands of cases solved every year. Whether it is reuniting adopted children with siblings and birth parents or finding family and friends that want to reconnect, Volunteer Search Angels work thousands and thousands of hours and with no fanfare when solving these cases. No lights, no cameras, and no music, but still a story to be told.
Join the Journey
So get in your comfy chair and relax. I love and welcome your questions and feedback. Let me know what topics and pointers you want to hear more about.
Welcome to my world!
The reSearch Angel
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Please help us solve. Take the time to read and share!
Thank you for continuing to spreading the word. We research all leads big or small. Call our hotline 24/7. 727-271-3345. Hundreds of you have shared, please don’t stop. Please share with family and friends in the tri-state area as well. We will update you here as things happen. THANK YOU!! Attention!!!! Especially Arkansas, Tennessee, Mississippi.
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A Grateful Reunion Across the Pond
After a few dark days in the news I welcomed a distraction with a happy ending. When looking for a case to work I came across a post from David in the UK on a page I follow where people search for the long lost. He was searching for a teacher that was now located
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Pointers from a ReSearch Angel
Happy New Year! Yes I know we’re already 50 days in but things have been so hectic and “good” busy that I had to actually schedule time to sit and share some thoughts with you. My goal for this website was not to just share stories about cases, but provide thoughts for those of you
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Baby Land
One could consider themselves fortunate if they are not familiar with what it means to visit Baby Land. But for one family it was the closure needed for a sad family mystery half a century old. In 2010 a friend asked me to speak with one of his acquaintances, hoping that I could use my
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My most haunting memory of a successful search…
While I officially began my search journey in the late ’90s, I only started documenting my experiences online in 2006. As I prepared to launch a blog, I reflected on those earlier efforts and noted a significant gap in my records from 2008 and 2010. The year 2008 was particularly difficult for me, as that
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Finding Jane
I frequently receive inquiries about the most unusual search I’ve conducted, and I believe I may never come across a case as bizarre as that of “Finding Jane.”Jane went missing from New Jersey following a family dispute in 1988, and it wasn’t until nearly two decades later, in 2000, that I discovered her deceased and
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Why it’s important not to waste another moment. A touching letter.
Tonight, I received a heartfelt letter from a dear woman I assisted last year. She had previously sent me a lovely thank-you note, so I was eager to see what updates her latest letter would share. With her permission, I’m sharing it (names changed) to inspire others not to give up, and, more importantly, to
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A Mother’s Day Wish to the “other” Mother
On this day when many celebrate the joy of wishing their birth mothers a Happy Mother’s Day, it’s important to acknowledge the “other” mother—the one whose boundless heart embraced the responsibility of nurturing another woman’s child as her own. Giving birth is only a small part of what it means to be a mother. It’s
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Things are not always as they appear.
The past few weeks have been a whirlwind. Despite my busy schedule, I always seem to carve out time to mindlessly scroll through my computer before bed. Little did I know that one fateful night, I would stumble upon a case that would elevate my investigative skills to a whole new level.The post captured my
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A Find Without a Search
If you’ve read many of my blogs, you may have noticed that I often express gratitude to my special guardian angel for sending me subtle messages that guide me in my endeavors. I can recall five significant moments when I found myself in the right place at the right time, clearly with my angel giving
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A Pandemic Purpose
What do you do when your role in the healthcare environment is underutilized during COVID, yet you continue to show up to work every day? Naturally, you seek a sense of purpose—something meaningful to direct your efforts that can still make a difference for others. In the weeks leading up to the pandemic, I began
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From the Heart of a Search Angel
I consider myself a fixer—someone who feels incomplete unless everyone around me finds happiness. When I take on a search case, I dive deep, exploring every avenue until there’s nothing left to pursue.As a Search Angel, I often find myself emotionally invested in the cases I handle. The reality of spending hours, days, even months
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