Man Finds Long-Lost Son, Ex-Wife via Facebook

[cpvr]

This is some really good news and I thought I'd share it as well for those that are interested.

It took 21 years and the invention of the world’s largest social network for a family parted for two decades to reunite.

A father located his ex-wife and long-lost son through Facebook, after years of searching using various people finder sites and even a private detective.

US airman Don Gibson met Chrissie in her native country, the U.K., more than 20 years ago. They married in 1989 before she gave birth to their son, Craig, now 22. According to Chrisse, Don was turned down for Air Force service until he moved back to the U.S. Chrisse already had two sons from a previous marriage and didn’t want to leave them behind in the U.K. Eventually, Chrisse and Don lost contact with each other. By the time Craig was old enough to search for his dad, his father had left Texas — his last known location — and moved to Oregon.

For years, both Craig and Don searched for each other. Don even employed a private detective through Scotland Yard as well as paid several online tracking companies. Craig told The Mirror that since he was 12 years old he used social media sites to track down his father to no avail.

Don logged onto Facebook about a month ago and found Craig’s half-brother through whom he found Craig. He sent his long-lost son a message: “Do you know who I am? Would you like to know. Ask whatever you want. Also tell your mum I said hi. I think of you often. Hope you are all well. Hope to hear from you soon.”

The two chatted on Skype on June 16, the day before Father’s Day. Now, the family is set to reunite in October when Don moves to the U.K. There’s even talk of Chrisse and Don re-marrying.

“I thank my lucky stars for modern technology because without that we wouldn’t be here,” Don told the Mirror.

Source: http://mashable.com/2012/07/20/man-f...-via-facebook/

It's always nice to come in touch with your family members again. What does everyone think about this story? Isn't it so wonderful?

[Ajax]

This is some really good news and I thought I'd share it as well for those that are interested.

Source: http://mashable.com/2012/07/20/man-f...-via-facebook/

It's always nice to come in touch with your family members again. What does everyone think about this story? Isn't it so wonderful?

I couldn't imagine being separated from my family.

[Gwonk]

Finally a good story today! lol

[cpvr]

Finally a good story today! lol

If you come across anymore good ones, post them up as well. I only see them on Twitter, FB, or MSN.
@Ajax Facebook is my favorite social networking site because I can communicate with my family that lives in Africa, and see pictures of my family members out in MA.

[Ajax]

If you come across anymore good ones, post them up as well. I only see them on Twitter, FB, or MSN.
@Ajax Facebook is my favorite social networking site because I can communicate with my family that lives in Africa, and see pictures of my family members out in MA.

Yep, I keep in contact with friends I'm meet that are not from here as well.

[cpvr]

Yep, I keep in contact with friends I'm meet that are not from here as well.

It's a great thing. I'm surprised that many people weren't using Myspace when it was popular. I know I can see what my family members are up to all the time. I have a large family and everyone is spread out in various states, and a country. So, its just crazy, but I still manage. I just wish we all were closer and not so far from one another. Like, the other day I found out my baby cousin had a baby, and I had no idea until I saw his mom[my aunt] post pictures of her and the baby. So, that was shocking to me because we all usually tell one another about news like that, but its all good. At least I know now that he has a baby.

[Ajax]

It's a great thing. I'm surprised that many people weren't using Myspace when it was popular. I know I can see what my family members are up to all the time. I have a large family and everyone is spread out in various states, and a country. So, its just crazy, but I still manage. I just wish we all were closer and not so far from one another. Like, the other day I found out my baby cousin had a baby, and I had no idea until I saw his mom[my aunt] post pictures of her and the baby. So, that was shocking to me because we all usually tell one another about news like that, but its all good. At least I know now that he has a baby.

Yea MySpace didn't become popular with that... Yea I didn't even know my friend had another baby, and we live in the same city, so I know different states and stuff are way worse. I hadn't even seen my aunt in almost 4 yrs.

[cpvr]

Yea MySpace didn't become popular with that... Yea I didn't even know my friend had another baby, and we live in the same city, so I know different states and stuff are way worse. I hadn't even seen my aunt in almost 4 yrs.

You're as bad as me on that front. I haven't seen my family in MA for about 3-4 years. The last time I went out there, my daughter wasn't even a year old yet. Now she's 4.
I hate how time flies when you're having fun(lol!).

[SpunkiSpirou]

I've seen stuff like this before on Jeremy Kyle, its really funny cause he doesn't know what facebook is.

Guest: I poked him
Jeremy: What? What do you mean you poked him?
Guest: There's a button on facebook that lets you poke people.

I can't find the video, but this ones pretty funny:

[Ajax]

You're as bad as me on that front. I haven't seen my family in MA for about 3-4 years. The last time I went out there, my daughter wasn't even a year old yet. Now she's 4.
I hate how time flies when you're having fun(lol!).

Lol true it does!