| Total Comments: 400 |
|
|
|
| Dear Mr. Daly:
I, too, have a special brother, Richard, who is developmentally disabled since birth. We are both in our 40s now. I am his younger brother. A few years ago I became his co-guardian with our mother. Though I am glad to take on this role and has some good days, it is at times very painful to see him in an house (albeit a small one) and not with his family. Raising him was too much for my mother and her husband when he was younger. I very much look forward to viewing your film and I wish you, Molly and the rest of your family a happy life. I am very glad you found your sister. I hope to show this to my whole family. BTW, the People piece was very nice.
Warm regards, G. |
|
|
|
| I just saw your movie. I work at Idaho State School and Hospital which is an institution for people with DD. I strongly believe that people with DD should not have to live in institutions. In Idaho the demand for institutionalization is increasing due to the lack of resources and funding for programs within the community. Your movie accurately shows what institutionalization did to families and people with disabilities in the past, but people now don't understand that what people face in institutions now are just as bad if not worse. As I was watching your movie about Molly, I wished that I could win the lottery to have you come here and make a movie, to give momentum to ending the need for institutions now in Idaho and across the United States. In my job here, I try to keep people out. I'm often saddened by the absurd sets of circumstances that lead to people losing their families, homes, and communities. Thank you for what you have done, and I hope that you continue to give of yourselves to the causes of people with Developmental Disabilities. |
|
|
|
| After I read your story in People magazine I realized the story could have been called "Finding Katie." I have an older sister who is considered a "slow learner." Thank God my Mom and Dad didn't listen to the doctors. Although Mom and Dad are both gone now and Katie is quite a challenge sometimes, I wouldn't change a thing. Your story haunts me and I just thank God you found her. |
|
|
|
| I want to thank you so much for your wonderful story. I watched the video the first time at the OACBMR/DD conference in 2007 and most recently at a staff meeting. It's an amazing story that needs to be told. I have faith that the rest of your family will choose to find joy in Molly. Be well. Todd |
|
|
|
| Hi Jeff & Cindy. I just finished watching "Where's Molly?" and I want to thank you for making this film. You have done a tremendous service for a generation of families. What a painful, joyful story. Thank you both for never giving up.
I gave birth to a baby boy with Down syndrome in 1992, and I thank God that no one even hinted at institutionalization. But only ten years before, a friend of mine gave birth to a little girl who also had Down syndrome, and she was persuaded by the doctor to place her daughter in a "developmental center." I lost touch with my friend, so I don't know what happened with her family. I only hope they have been reunited.
Bless you, Jeff and Cindy. I will always think of your story with joy. |
|
|
|
| I just loved this movie and I was so touched by your love and devotion to your dear sister, Molly. I am so sorry for all the lost years and rejoice that you are enjoying every moment you have together and that she is really part of your family. God bless you richly! Thanks for this inspirational movie. Molly looks like a doll!! |
|
|
|
| I cannot wait to see the movie. I read about you in People, then someone on my Down syndrome online group emailed the link to this site. As the mother of an almost 16 year old with Down syndrome, I thank you for using your gifts to share your story and your heart.
My son was supposed to be adopted (because I was and am still single). When he was born, we learned he had DS, and his upper middle class, college educated, church-going adoptive parents quickly backed out. I am grateful every day that they did. This child has brought me many challenges, occasional sorrows, and joy inexpressible.
Thank you, thank you. |
|
| #393 |
| Name: shelly gillaspie |
|
|
| Approxiametly 5 years ago I began helping my brother in his search for his mother who was also a patient at fairview. Mollys bill had just recently been implemented so it was fairly new and the agency workers were not familiar with its guidelines. So after some searching, we gave up...that is until this year. A couple times we felt certain that we had finally reached the end of our journey, but that was not fullfilled. If anyone, knows anyone with additional literature or links for helping to locate an lost love, please let me know. We are still searching... But I know that it will come full circle. I have made the commitment to find her and bring her back with the one she has been missing for 30yrs. I have some much compassion for the individuals who endured such harsh treatment, neglet and abuse. These people are truly strong and courageous. They are heros to me. I wish them all a happy and healthy life from now on. jjmcghee@comcast.net |
|
|
|
| The People magazine article moved me beyond anything I can even express. The article is kept in my \"special box.\" I look at her picture at age 7 and her picture with Jeff pretty much every day. She was so very beautiful. Her face, angelic and innocent. How could her mother look into this child\'s face and not love her? Molly and Jeff\'s story reminds me of the strength and resilience of the human spirit and the hope we have in love. I will never forget her perfect, sweet, beautiful face--she is in my heart forever. |
|
|
|
| Lord where to start. I was reading People Magazine at my Dr. office and I had tears rolling from my face. I think that what Jeff did was amazing, finding his sister after all these years. If a parent can't deal with the out-come of a gift from God then they should think before planing on having a child. I am so so Happy for the Daly family. Now Jeff's family is as one , I am so lost for words.
I would like to add Where's Tim Dalys heart? and why is he not understanding about the life of his sister and what happen to her? Molly is better off with out Tim in her life anyway, she has a brother who loves her for who she is and was willing to fight for what ever he could do find her. That is one great Brother in my book.
Molly has a wonderful sister in law Cindy, and all of Cindy's family. But most of all she has a brother who never stopped looking and never stopped caring , most childrem would have never even started to look for their lost family, So I say thumbs up to you Jeff, I wish I had brothers like you.
CONGRATULATIONS on you finding your sister
Shilah
|
|
|
|
| You don't even know how amazing it was to realize I wasn't alone in my search to find a "secret" family member and I did probably get a little over zealous after reading The Oregonian article about Molly at 3 am last night as I was working. I had given up hope that I would find my birth mother or anyone that may have known her and after reading the article and going on the website I have a new found hope. Being that I am pregnant right now it has given me a different perspective on what the experience must have been like for my mother and it would bring me so much peace to know that there were loving people that cared for her and helped her as she carried me.
In some way I feel like her life was a sacrifice just so I could have mine. It has occurred to me that maybe she needs me and that she could be dying so I really want to find her. I would love to just be able to hold her hand and say "thank you". To me that would make everything come full circle.
Please let me know if you have any suggestions for me, and thank you so much for paving the road for others to find "secret" family members. It is shameful what our society did to these people, and none of them should have to be alone.
One thing that from your story really made me start thinking is that my adoptive mother would not tell me where my birth mother had been, but she said it was a big place, wouldn't it be crazy if my birth mother Kimberly had also been at Fairview with Molly?
|
|
|
|
| I just read your story and how touched I am. My mother taught children like your sister for 30 years. I was brought up around children like your sister. It wasn't until I was 12 years old when it was brought to my attention, from the society stand point, that children like your sister were "different" according to the public's view. I was so hurt and angry that someone could actually view these children as "different". To me, they just needed attention and to be loved. When I questioned my mother, she told me that we are all different in one way or another. Some of our differences may not show; however, children like the ones she would teach, was a little more obvious. My mother was a firm believer that regardless of the circumstances, we are all human and should be cared for and loved no differently. My mother, who passed away last September, would have loved to hear about this. I am so happy to hear you found her. Please keep me posted on how things are going. May God Bless You All :) |
|
|
|
| I just finished reading your article in People Magazine. Finally someone is writing about these warehoused babies. Your story is similar to my own. My brother John was placed in a state institution when he was very young. He was strong and would act up so my parents were afraid he might hurt someone. We did visit John but very seldom. I remember going to visit him and waiting as my mother went to get him from his dorm. Some of the other young men would see us waiting and they wanted attention so badly, they would come and hang on our car until my Dad would talk to them. I was just a little girl and it was a little frightening. But I grew up understanding that these were lonely people who just wanted to be loved. The state institution my brother was in has now been closed - thank heavens. And he lives in a supervised apartment and has a job. Visits us on holidays. I am so glad you found Molly. What a wonderful reunion. I hope that some day you can find forgiveness for your mother. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful story. |
|
|
|
| I was so grateful to read your story in People mag. My brother-in-law gave a child up for adoption 1 yr ago b/c he had Down's. We tried to adopt him to no avail. They have an older child who was 2yr at the time of his birth. I am collecting all the information I can about these type situations, so that when my children are older , if I'm not here, they can be sure that their other child knows that she is not an only child. I am certain she, like you, will know something is always missing from her life. Thank you for your courage and determination in finding your sister, despite your opposition. I know it was difficult, but I'm sure when you look into Molly's happy face, all of the difficulty was worth it. |
|
|
|
| I work for my counties local DD Program, as a secertary. Our service coordinators oversee children and adults in foster care and group home settings. Many of the adults are like your sister, they spent many years in fairview and movved out only when it closed. They are the greatest group of people to work with. My life is so much more enriched by them being in it. I only wish that some of them had the same kind of caring family that your sister Molly has. We have many that even thogh they live in a group home or foster care have no family in their life because they to were dumpped at Fairview and forgotten, or other family has no idea how to find them. Thank you for your stories and your video, i only hope and pray that others will lean from it. Take care of that beautiful sister. |
|
|
|
| I heard this story on john and ken show kfi
am and was blown away
I hope and pray this powerful story will change people for the good in not allowing this to happen because thier is nothing worse in this world than separating family members. Thankyou for this story!!! |
|
|
|
| Thank you so much for sharing this story. It has helped me to finally understand a similar situation from the 60's where a relative was institutionalized after a brain injury. No one knew where he was except his sister. His wife and children never found out what happened to him until he died. I couldn't understand how his sister could do this, but now I realize how much these situations were kept secret back then. It was a terrible thing to hide people who were not perfect, but now I understand that it took strong people with real character to not behave this way during the 50's and 60's. |
|
|
|
| oh wow. Jeff you are wonderful. i just heard you on the john and ken show on kfi, i\'m up in a motel in cammarillo /oxnard right now. camrillo was the state institution that housed these children and adults until a few years ago, it became now cal state channel islands. this story is heartwrenching.i am close to molly\'s age, and i have heard of this happening a lot when i was growing up in the los angeles area. some people wanted only perfect children, it\'s true. i was an only child but was threatened to be given away because of being rebellious even with a high i.q. i\'m sorry to tell you, but i think your mother is evil,as is mine. your sister\'s ailments are all clearly enviromental. i am now homeless, largely because of my mother, but i\'m the working homeless. :) some women have more love in them towards their children than others. i have a bad mother, albeit beautiful. thank god i had a good grandmother. |
|
|
|
| I just heard your story on the radio and I just can't imagine what it was you went through. Very heartwarming and beautiful story. I hope you get to share your story with everyone. |
|
| #381 |
| Name: Mallory McManus |
|
|
| Wow. I heard you on the John and Ken show and that is such a sad story. I just cannot imagine how someone can do that to their own child even if they have to "think about their rep." or whatever. Thanks. |
|
| #380 |
| Name: Michele Norman |
|
|
| We were so touched by the article (not sure on the magazine), that my husband asked for the DVD for Christmas. |
|
|
|
| Wonderful, heart warming and inspirational I sent you a personal message. This documentary will touch the hearts of so many and hopefully help others see that people don't have disabilities but abilities that are more powerful than most. My sister has Downs syndrome and has changed my life with just love, now if that's not a powerful ability I don't know what is....keep up the good work. Molly is BEAUTY FULL!!! |
|
|
|
| I work with people with mental retardation. I don't understand how parents could do this to their own child. As a parent, your job is to love, protect and cherish your child. Not give your child away because they weren't perfect. I am so so glad that you found your sister after all this time. Alot of the people served in the company I work for could have been you and your sister. Reading the story of the two of you brought tears to my eyes. I wish i could be family to everyone that is or was in the same situation. |
|
|
|
| I just had to comment after seeing the brief video during lunch at the OACBMRDD Convention on 12/5/07. What a story. I was deeply moved and it was very exciting to have you present. I wish I could have stayed the following day to see the entire presentation. |
|
|
|
| After reading the People magazine article on Molly and how she was treated. I could not believe that she was taken away from the only home she ever known just because she was not perfect. I am glad that there are a few people left in this world that still care. I have sister that has Autism and people wanted my Mother to put her in a home but my Mother decided not to do that because she could not see the state taking care of her. After reading this article I think she made the right choice because my sister would not had the ability to be the person she is today in a group home setting. |
|
|
|
| what a wonderful story, and i am so glad you found your sister, jeff.
i have a cousin, janet, who was raised by my aunt who was a foster mother to janet because her parents put her in an institution when they found out she had downs. how sad for her and her own family that they never got to know her. i\\\'m glad your story has a better ending.......... |
|
|
|
| Dear Mr. Daly:
I was listening to John and Ken this evening and heard the last part of your interview. Oh my goodness, God Bless you for your efforts to locate and reunite with your sister. I am only 37, but just from seeing movies where there were scenes of patients in mental wards, Amadeus comes to mind, it breaks my heart that your parents saw no other way and had to place her or "house" Molly far away from them. It is true, nothing really has changed even today. It is all about embarressment and like you said, "Is it my fault"?, right? |
|
|
|
| Hi. I also heard you on John & Ken on KFI radio.
And your story really touched me. The same year, 1957, my parents put me in an isntitution because I was diagnosed as being mentally retarde, and the doctors told my parents that I would have been a danger to my siblings.
I was fortunate, as a loving aunt took me out of the institution and adopted me.
My heart goes out to you, and we are proud and touched by your love for Molly.
Thank you for sharing you story with us.
Dieguin |
|
|
|
| Just heard you on the John and Ken Show on KFI-AM. I cannot help to think of not only Molly being left alone, but how that must have been for you in the following days, weeks, and years. With your parent's refusal to talk, no one could validate your own feelings of loss - and that must have made you second-guess yourself. I feel so sad for all involved, and even though I know your story has had a semi-joyous end, I think of all of those who suffered - including your parents. They did do the best they could. It's just that their best was not good enough. Best wishes to you on your journey, and I hope you and Tim are able to reunite as well. |
|
|
|
| Jeff and Cindy,
I am so proud of the work you have done! I saw your film in Portland last spring, and like most others, I cried my way through it.
I grew up in Astoria,too, and I think you\'re a year or two younger than I am. My dad was the county veterinarian, and my mom (now 86) remembers your parents\' names. We had several neighbors who were Bumblebee people.
Fast forward to today: My husband and I had three children. Our middle child was born with a rare and fatal disease of copper metabolism. He was disabled in every way, but he was the light of all our lives, and impacted each of us so profoundly. It hurt my heart so much to read of the decision your parents made, and the way your concerns were shuttled away. We knew a family in our church who made the same decision when I was around 6, and I remember thinking, even at that age, how wrong and sad that was. I think back to when our other two healthy children were very young; they would have been so devastated if Nathan had not stayed in our home. I had such a hard time when he died at age 14--I can\'t even imagine the pain of sending him to live somewhere else. Anyway, all that is to say, I applaud your efforts to find Molly and give her your love and care as her family, and I applaud the help you are giving to others to help them find their family members. What a gift you are to them! May you enjoy many years with Molly.
Thank you so much,
Jennifer |
|
|
|
| I was so moved by your story in People magazine. Your love for your sister is truly remarkable. I wish all big brothers were like you. I work for a wonderful company called John F. Murphy Homes. We support adults whom most of them were institutionalized in the 50\'s,60\'s and 70\'s. The majority of them came from a Place called Pineland in Pownal Maine. It was a horrible place in the early days, and I guess it got better, but still not fit for animals, let alone human beings. I cried reading your story, and has passed it on to my administrator. I want all of the homes to read it, and hopefully get the DVD. You are an inspiration Jeff, and have a special place in heaven, and in the hearts of many people who have now heard your story.Sincerely, Darlene Thomas |
|
|
|
| To say that I am proud of both of you would be an understatement. I watched the piece on CNN, read the Costco Connection and last week the article in People Magazine. Every time I revisit your story and think of Molly, I marvel at the impact this experience has made on you as individuals, your family and friends, and families in similar situations. Living the story, and opening the doors of opportunity for others, impacts more people than just those directly involved. Through your continued efforts, you have changed our world. Yes, I am very proud of you. Thank you for sharing your story that we may all gain a deeper understanding of the strength of the family bond. |
|
|
|
| Dear Jeff,
I've watched the DVD twice now, last night with a couple neighbor ladies. Oh boy, I started something. You'll be getting an order for a DVD from one of them. It really affected her... her mother has been placed in an orphanage with her twin brothers in 1921 because of the depression. They were then adopted but she lost contact with all her 6 brothers and sisters. Adoption records were sealed and they never reconnected with any of them. The other neighbor's parents are from Salem and she knew right where Fairview was. She couldn't believe it wasn't shut down until 1990!
Your story is amazing. You are a wonderful brother to Molly. Peace and happiness to you and your extended family. |
|
|
|
| I cannot tell you how moved I was by your story, I am a mother of two beautiful kids, and my oldest boy (4) adores his baby sister, and I know he would too be devastated if anything was ever to happen to her. It breaks my heart to think how Molly found herself alone all of a sudden, without you and her family and how could her mother have had the heart to leave her that way. I told everyone about your experience, and I still choke when I talk about it, I really hope that no one ever experiences those feelings of sadness & confusion you felt when she was taken away and no child endures the same thing she did. Bless your heart.
|
|
|
|
| I read People Magazine's article today at work, and now, two hours later, I'm still fighting the tears away. As a mother, I just cannot imagine sending away my own child, nor can I fathom how that little girl felt after being institutionalized. It simply breaks my heart. I hope Molly's new relationship with her family will heal some of those old, old wounds of abandonment. Bless Jeff and his wife...
|
|
|
|
| I HAVE JUST READ THE ARTICLE IN PEOPLE MAGAZINE AND HAD TO SEND MY CONGRATULATIONS TO JEFF FOR WHAT HE HAS DONE FOR HIS SISTER. MY BROTHER CHARLIE HAD DOWN SYNDROME. HE WAS BORN IN 1942 AND LIVED AT HOME UNTIL ABOUT 1954 WHEN MY PARENTS SENT HIM TO LIVE IN A STATE HOSPITAL IN MINNESOTA. IT PAINED THEM DEEPLY BUT THEY DIDN'T KNOW HOW ELSE HE WOULD BE CARED FOR AS AN ADULT. HOWEVER, THEY VISITED HIM CONTINUALLY AND TOOK PART IN PROVIDING ENTERTAINMENT TO THE RESIDENTS. HE EVENTUALLY WAS MOVED TO A GROUP HOME IN MINNEAPOLIS AND SPENT HIS FINAL YEARS IN A PRIVATE RESIDENCE WITH ONLY 4 GUYS AND A FULL TIME STAFF. I WAS HIS GUARDIAN FOR MANY YEARS AND WE HAD A LOT OF FUN TOGETHER. CHARLIE DIED IN 2004 -- HE WAS A WONDERFUL PERSON AND MUCH BELOVED BY ALL. I AM SO GLAD THAT JEFF HAS BEEN ABLE TO CONTACT HIS SISTER MOLLY AND MAINTAIN A RELATIONSHIP WITH HER. |
|
|
|
| After reading Mr. Daly's article in people magazine, I actually had to excuse myself (I was at work) to go outside and cry. I am 22 years old and have an autistic brother; I honestly don't know how i would be able to function if he were taken away from me. This story has touched my heart and brought tears to my eyes. Thank you Mr. Daly for sharing Molly's story. |
|
| #363 |
| Name: Chartelle Walker |
|
|
| I was incredibly moved by the article featuring you and Molly in People Magazine. My younger sister has both physical and mental challenges and putting myself in your shoes I could not imagine the pain and fear you must have felt after her disappearance. I cannot fathom life without my sister, and I am so glad that you no longer have to live yours without Molly.
|
|
|
|
| As a child who always wondered about my biological father, I read your touching story in People Magazine and wept. I always wanted to look for my father, and my mother promised that I could when I was 18. (she knew where he was all along) I never got the chance as he passed away when I was 12.
I'm so glad that you got this second chance with Molly. She is indeed a lucky woman.
I find it ironic that your mother passed away from throat cancer. I once heard someone say that throat infections are the result of unspoken words. May she rest in peace.
All best,
Maria Vick |
|
| #361 |
| Name: Jenna McFadden |
|
|
| I never thought that simply reading an article would move and effect me so much. Your story is one that I have already shared with others, and, as a middle school teacher, I hope to tell your story to my students. Your determination speaks magnitudes about your character, and I commend you. My only hope is that you and your brother can resolve the dispute and truly become a family with Molly. What a wonderful ending to the story!! |
|
| #360 |
| Name: Monica Mae Dill |
|
|
| Dear Jeff:
I am still in tears of compassion after reading your most inspiring article in People Magazine.
You are truly a remarkable brother and more so, human being.
And the vacancy in your heart for so many years has obviously been fulfilled three fold...and I salute you for your tenacity in locating your sister.
I have a brother, Tommy, who is 50 and lives in a group home. He is a chronic schzofrentic and without a doubt has taught me more about life than anyone I have ever known. He keeps me at a base line and reinforces the beauty of simplicity. We spend every Saturday together and since both my mother and father are in heaven, I will continue to watch over Tommy till I leave this earth.
So, I know all too well how your life has now and finally been blessed.
I only wish you continued awakenings to what is really important in life.
But I would say...you already know that.
Best to you and a special hug and hello to Molly...
Everyone should be so lucky to have a brother like you in their life.
Sincerely,
Monica Mae Dill |
|
|
|
| There are so many aspects of the film and your story that touch me I
hardly know how to express it. You made me cry, and you made me feel so glad to be an imperfect human, living in an imperfect world. You reminded me that even when bad things happen to people, or when people treat one another badly that often there is that inescapable underlying
goodness that won't be denied and eventually bubbles to the surface.
You, Molly, Cindy, and all the folks in this film express that goodness
in such an open and obvious way. Thanks for sharing that. I hope more people get to see this film. This world needs as much optimism as we can conjure.
Love and happiness to you and yours and the next time you see Molly
give her an extra hug from me.
Chris |
|
|
|
| When my daughter Shira Fisher was diagnosed with Spinal Muscular Atrophy Type 1 a year and half ago we had to advocate strongly to implement care for our duaghter at home. We were on the news several times and after going on air we started receiving phone calls from government funded institutions that were more than happy to take our daughter off of our hands. It always amazes me how our government will spend the kind of money it takes to instituionalise our children but at the same time are so against funding families to look after their disabled children. |
|
|
|
| Hi Jeff, Saw you on CNN and you brought tears to my eyes. I come at your experience from a different angle but we arrive at the same place. I graduated college and got a job working for the State of New York just after Geraldo Riviera did his stunning expose on the Willowbrook facility. I worked in a brand spanking new sparkling building with new enlightened ideas on de-warehousing the many Mollys who had been shamefully neglected. Our goal was always to improve the quality of life for the individuals we served. We did a reasonably fair job in improving lives but there remains so much more to be done. I have taken many for holiday dinners or just special one on one times. I had many special relationships with those I served as did my co-workers. We always laughed because no matter how challenging some of the individuals were, there was always one staff person for each individual that could give that unconditional love. The one thing we couldn't give was family love. Too many were forgotten. Thank you for Molly's law, I pray it becomes a national mandate as powerful as Geraldo's Willowbrook Consent has become in my state.
|
|
|
|
| I know how you feel because I had a sister that was warehoused in Danvers State Hospital in Danvers, Massachusetts. She was born with Down's Syndrome and the doctor said that she would be better off institutionalized. My Step-Mother and my Father signed her over to the state and we were never allowed to see her again. I've tried to locate her over the years but ran into brick walls at every turn. I'm glad to see that you found your sister and now your heart can heal. |
|
|
|
| I haven't seen your video yet but have known about its making and the story behind it for some time now. I am the sister of a brother with DD who always lived at home and then in a wonderful community setting near home until his untimely death at age 47 a decade ago. I have, however, known many siblings whose lives were deeply affected by the loss of opportunity to know institutionalized brothers and sisters. I have also rejoiced with several who were able to reconnect....sometimes with the heartwreching disapproval of their parent . What a choice to have to make....gain a sibling at the expense of a good relationship with a parent. Thank goodness the era of "putting away" people has waned. Let us not forget the damage it can do.
Thanks for your work and courage. |
|
|
|
| We are proud and happy of you. We are the parents of a fourteen years old autistic girl and we know how difficult it can be. However we love our daughter and we can‚t imagine living without her. We also have two more daughters fifteen and seven years old and they love her. My family is blessed with our autistic girls. As we know you are blessed with Molly. |
|
|
|
| Thank you for undertaking this project and sharing your story. I look forward to seeing the film. My brother was born with mental retardation in 1971, and my parents were encouraged by hospital staff to institutionalize him. We are so fortunate that my my parents refused to take the hospital staff's advice and brought my brother home. 36 years later, I cannot count the number of ways in which my special brother has enriched my life, the lives of my parents, and the lives of our fellow community members. As my father always says, "There but for the grace of God go I," and my heart goes out to you and your family. Please give your sister a hug from Pam in NH. |
|
| #352 |
| Name: Dewanna Brooks |
|
|
| I read your story on CNN then I came to the wheres molly website. I watched the trailer and then a news clip, I cried. Your love for your sister is an inspiration to us all. Your sister was blessed to have a brother that NEVER FORGOT how she made you feel when she was around you. I hope you relize how blessed you are for having a sister that made you know what real love was. The things she taught you when you were a young boy was never forgotten. Molly is why you are you. Many blessings are wished for your family. |
|
|
|
| I just saw this wonderful story on the CNN website. What a wonderful thing you have done!! I am a nurse and caregiver for people with disabilities. The vast majority of people I work with have no family that they know of. They, like Molly, were sent to live in an institution. That's just what happened in those days. I have seen miraculous reunions that have happened by chance. Once a repairman at a nursing home recognized his own brother who had been sent away thirty years ago! However, I work with so many people who have no clue what happened to their families, and I cannot wait to use the family registry and see what comes up. Thank you so much for turning what could have been a tragic story into a precious service for others. I think it's just wonderful!! |
|