On bio dad's side I found grandparents, where they live now, where they are from previously and an interesting tidbit about possible Ojibwa heritage. Bio grandfather is part of a family group on fb run by a woman in the US who is interested in tracing this family line. Bio dad also has a sister who funny enough used to work at a salon on the elevator level of the building where my firm is. I used to sit right outside all the time during my breaks because there are some comfy couches there. Bio auntie used to keep a blog but hasn't updated in quite a while but little C is mentioned! Bio auntie has recently moved from my city to another, not too far away with he husband and two children.
Bio mom's side is a bit more complicated. Bio mom shares a surname with her mother and C has the same middle name as bio grandma, however the history there is interesting. I am aware that bio mom had issues with alcohol and had passed away several years ago. According to the obit I found she was living in my home province in a town right near to my BIL's (and C's foster dad) home town. She had eight children at least four of which she didn't raise including bio mom, her two full sisters and a half sister in the neighboring province. The other four children are between two provinces they also appear to be aboriginal.
So what do I do with this information? I intend to collect it, compile it because I am sure one day C will be interested in knowing where she came from. Years ago finding this information would have been difficult.
I wondered last night if these relatives ever think of her, like I said some mentioned her, some had pictures, some came to bio moms defense when she was being harassed on fb about her pregnancy. I also wonder why none of these people step forward for kinship and if they would want a relationship at some point. Bio parents have requested no contact but I wonder if that is more to protect their hearts.
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