January 13, 2005
I had not seen or heard from my birthmother for 35 years, and
within 2 weeks I have a response from George. Now I know my medical
history and my family history, this has allowed me to achieve closure
on some old issues, and to start a new friendship with this new
person that I am from. My birthmother’s response to this process was
"you are of me and in that I will help you with anything I can". As for
my birthmother: She seems like a really nice lady, and I am looking
forward to getting to know her, and getting to know my history.
All of my life I thought she was this bad terrible person for giving
me up, when she was just not able to provide and stability in that
time of her life, and now I need to throw all of my pre-conceived
notions and start anew. This is opening a new chapter in my life,
and one in which you have facilitated for me. I want to thank you for
helping me, and for the work you do, it’s truly life changing.
May God Bless you and yours.
George
Torrance, California
Response from birth mother:
Ramona stated that she was very happy to finally meet her birthchild, George.
Ramona
March 18, 2005
If you are serious about finding someone, George is the person to go to.
My mom gave up a child for adoption several years before I was born.
She told me when I was 13 and since that day, I have wondered what
my sister looked like, was she alive? did she want to be found?
I have spent the last 3 years seriously looking for her. I wrote all
the talk show and hired 2 intermediaries. I had almost given up hope,
and then I found George. On 12/28 George responded to my email right
away and was eager to start looking. All information that I gave George,
didnt produce much. I didnt know the name given to my sister, the
adoption agency couldnt find any record of my mom. This did not deter
George...he kept pursusing. He kept in constant communication with me
throughout the process, letting me know what the costs were so far and
the avenues he was going to try next. He was honest with me when I asked
if we should stop searching.
All of George's hard work and perseverance paid off. 3 months later...he
found my sister. He quickly got us to sign off on the paperwork (taking
the extra step by coming to my work around my schedule) and my sister
and I have met and are now working to build a lasting relationship.
Thank you George....you have change my life forever.
Katy (Katherine Norris)
Response from half sister:
That you are the greatest!!! I have always thought about looking for
my biological family, but did not want to interfere with another life
so I never followed up. Katy had been looking for me for three years
and had tried many other sources. It is amazing that you were able to
find me through my mothers PO Box. I would recommend your services to
anyone that is looking for family members. You were very professional
and discrete. I am extremely grateful to you for everything.
Marian
June 21, 2005
I would highly recommend Mr. Gonzalez. He stayed on top of
the search and kept me informed the whole way. Thanks to him my birth
mother and I are off to a new adventure. . . developing a kind hearted
relationship in our lives.
Melissa
May 17, 2005
I want to thank you George, Tammi and I met It couldn't have been
better. It was so wonderful she has already E-Mailed me back thanking
me for this Job well done.
George Gonzalez wrote:
Hi Tamara (birthchild) and Rhonda (birthmother):
I am sending this email to both of you at the same time. I pray both
of you can get some answers to questions that you may have had over
the years. If nothing else, a friendship can be made. Please keep in
mind the feelings of the adoptive parents. They have been in Tamara's
life since day one. They have given her love and guidance throughout
the years. They are her parents. The greatest gift a birthmother can
have at this time and in this situation is to know that her birthchild
was taken care of and loved all her life. Good luck to both of you and
peace be with you and all your families.
George Gonzalez
Below is some info you both will need: Maybe you both should begin
communications by email....or not....that is up to both of you.
Rhonda
Buckeye, AZ
Tamara
Glendale, AZ
The previous email I sent are pictures of my adoptive mother and my girls
along with pictures of our first family gathering on Easter Sunday 2005
with my biological mother a 1/2 sister Katy. I found part of my biological
fathers family (his mother) but I don't think he is interested so I am
going to leave that alone. As far as a recommendation, I have recommended
you to a couple of people already. I don't know what exactly you would
like as far as comment. Maybe, That you are the greatest!!! I have always
thought about looking for my biological family, but did not want to
interfere with another life so I never followed up. Katy had been looking
for me for three years and had tried many other sources. It is amazing
that you were able to find me through my mothers PO Box. I would recommend
your services to anyone that is looking for family members. You were very
professional and discrete. I am extremely grateful to you for everything.
George Gonzalez wrote:
Hi Marian!..hope things are going good for you!..just following up with
your life in general...A couple of things....I am still avaiable for you
if you are interested in a family search...and...I was wondering if you
could Email me a short recommendation or comments on my CIP service so I
could place it on my website...my webmaster is going to update my website
either friday or monday...I will only use your first name on the website
if you want...hope to hear from you soon.....God Bless
George,
I will get them put in before Friday. I was in San Diego this weekend so
did not get a chance.
Just for your information: I met Marian the night that you gave us each
other’s information. We met for dinner. It is crazy how much she looks
like my mom. Marian has since talked to my mom and we are all going to
Prescott to spend Easter together.
Thanks again George… I will get my comments to the web site soon.
Take Care
Katherine (Katy)
Tempe, AZ
3/18/2005
I would highly recommend Mr. Gonzalez. He stayed on top of the search
and kept me informed the whole way. Thanks to him my birth mother
and I are off to a new adventure. . . developing a kind hearted
relationship in our lives.
Melissa
Katherine
If you are serious about finding someone, George is the person to go to.
My mom gave up a child for adoption several years before I was born. She
told me when I was 13 and since that day, I have wondered what my sister
looked like, was she alive? did she want to be found?
I have spent the last 3 years seriously looking for her. I wrote all
the talk show and hired 2 intermediaries. I had almost given up hope,
and then I found George. On 12/28 George responded to my email right
away and was eager to start looking. All information that I gave George,
didnt produce much. I didnt know the name given to my sister, the
adoption agency couldnt find any record of my mom. This did not deter
George...he kept pursusing. He kept in constant communication with me
throughout the process, letting me know what the costs were so far and
the avenues he was going to try next. He was honest with me when I asked
if we should stop searching.
All of George's hard work and perseverance paid off. 3 months
later...he found my sister. He quickly got us to sign off on the paperwork
(taking the extra step by coming to my work around my schedule) and my sister
and I have met and are now working to build a lasting relationship.
Thank you George....you have change my life forever.
Katy
George,
Good morning.
I hope these words find you and yours doing well.
The last time we communicated, two weeks or so ago, you indicated that
you thought you might have a lead on my adoption file. Did the lead
pan out for us?
When you get a chance please let me know, OK?
This past Monday I mailed a package to Alice with photographs of my life
from the time I was a baby until the present and a four-page letter giving
her a "bumper sticker" version of my biography. I plan on giving her a
call today to make sure she received it.
George, I've said it before but I need to say it again: Thank you, thank
you, thank you. Finding my birth mother has changed my life for the better.
Miracles do happen.
Best regards,
Art
on the telephone for about half an hour. She called me at 0830 this
morning at my office. You were right, she's a very sharp lady. We
exchanged some information and agreed that we would be talking again
sometime in the future. We also agreed that we would meet in person.
I'm planning to travel to Phoenix for that purpose sometime in late
April (which is the timeframe that would work for her best in view
of her impending surgery).
George, I can't tell you what an incredible experience to her my birth
mother's voice on the phone. It is a moment that I will never forget
even if I live to be 150 years-old.
I can't thank you enough for your help. You are the best and God will
bless you many times over for your labor of love.
Best regards,
Art
May 28, 2007
I want to apologize for not replying quicker from your last email, last week
was quite busy on top of being a bit intense. I never would have imagined.
I wanted to say thank-you for all your efforts in connecting my birth mother
and myself. You've connected us and that is something I could have never done.
Thanks again,
Mike
Hi George,
You are an amazing person. Thank you for all you have done to help me locate my
Birth Mother. I will never forget you and the support you have given to me.
Christine
George,
I think I will just wait until my birth mother, Maxine and I get to know each other
better before I ask her about my other birth sibling. I would have to guess that
his adoption took place in another state if not in Pima County just from things
she has told me (probably New Mexico or Texas). Those were the other places she
lived besides AZ. Things are slowly building between us and I may wait a good long
while before ever approaching that subject. I am not in any hurry. She did just
mention today that she would like to meet in person at some point when she thinks
she can handle it. I have been taking it all in stride and I do get the feeling
that this is more of a shock to her than to me. Then again I am the one who has
been searching. She had a son two years after I was born and she is going to tell
him about me soon. She has told her sisters and so far everyone is really
supportive. I will keep you posted with updates and let you know what is happening.
Thank you George!! Thank you so much for all your help......whatever happens
happens but in the end I am so thankful to you! Keep in touch....as I will for
sure as well!
Larry
George,
I want to apologize for not replying quicker from your last email, last week was
quite busy on top of being a bit intense. I never would have imagined. I wanted
to say thank-you for all your efforts in connecting my birth mother and myself.
You've connected us and that is something I could have never done.
Thanks again,
Mike
June 15, 2007
The birth mother contacted me and stated the following:
“This is Tanja, I spoke with you last evening in regards to
my daughter Baby Girl McKenna. I know you have several cases
you are working on, and to keep your notes in order can be
challenging at times. :-)
I do not know if you were able to get in touch with my little
girl yet. I listened to your voice mail you left on my home
phone and cell phone several times by now. :-) I am so happy
that she is looking for me as I started giving up hope, I am not
that computer savy, with certain things I can navigate around
well, but other things not so well!.
I FEEL SO STUPID, ABOUT NOT FINDING YOUR WEBSITE. But I have
been looking for her on and off since she turned 18 on Aug. 29, 2002.
I have just prayed silently and left it in God's hand. I felt if
she had any determination like I used to be when I was younger she
wouldn't stop. I am sooooo grateful that she has that determination.
After listening to both of your messages, and speaking with you, I
am aware that you are only allowed to say so much in accordance
with the law. I am a bit confused though. If you are allowed to
say anything, please do, if not I will not push. When I returned
your call you mentioned that my little girl is wanting vital record
information, and closure. I COMPLETELY UNDERSTAND THAT! But, is
that all she is really wanting? Nothing more?
In both voice mail messages, mainly the message from my cell phone,
you had mentioned it was a happy finding, and that my little girl
has been looking for me for sometime. So I am unsure what to expect!
If you are allowed to relay a message to her, PLEASE COPY AND PAST
THIS EMAIL MESSAGE TO HER AND LET HER KNOW if vital records, medical
records is all SHE wants, I will comply! If SHE wants more, I will
also do what SHE wants! It is ABOUT HER, not me! I would love more,
but if SHE isn't ready for more, I will do whatever SHE wants to make
her feel at ease! I don't want her to feel uncomfortable, angry,
hurt, scared or anything! I DO AND ALWAYS HAVE LOVED HER from the
bottom of my heart and soul! She was my 1st born, and I have nor will
ever in my heart forget that!
I feel in my heart, the decision I made at that time was a good
decision, whereby SHE can have a MOTHER AND FATHER, who could love
and raise her as SHE deserved to be raised. It wasn't what happened
to me that my decision was made, it was made purely out of love and
respect for my little girl, NOTHING MORE! THIS PART I NEED HER TO
KNOW THAT, EVEN IF WE NEVER TALK! PLEASE TELL HER THIS PART FOR ME,
IT IS SO IMPORTANT THAT MY LITTLE GIRL KNOWS THIS! SHE HAS TO KNOW
THIS, EVEN IF WE NEVER MEET!
I do look forward to receiving the consent form, as soon as I receive
this, I will get it notarized immediately, and send it back!!! Thank
you again for helping my little girl find me, please also let me know
any costs that SHE has incurred and I will reimburse you for this, I
DO NOT WANT HER TO PAY FOR THE SEARCH. It is the least I can do for
my little girl.
Love Tanja (aka birthmother)”
July 15, 2007
George,
I want to thank you for everything you have done. You were very
forthright in handling my case, and did everything in such a
timely manner. I spoke with my birthmother and half sister today,
and it was truly amazing...I have been elated ever since! We
have plans to meet soon, and I will be sure to let you know how
things sre going. Thanks for what you do.
Sincerely,
Cadey
August 17, 2007
George,
I don't think I can say thank you enough! I have to say that
when I first learned of the CIP thing, I was really upset that
I had to pay someone to do what I felt I could do on my own. I
am so glad I got over it because looking back, I never would
have been able to do it on my own! You handled it very
professionally, and with care for all involved:)
This has been one of the most wonderful experiences of my life.
I know that this really could have turned out bad, but The Lord
chose to bless us in this. Kelli and I both know that as much as
we would have liked to meet earlier, His timing is perfect:)
So, thank you again for all your help! If anyone ever wants to
ask questions as a reference or just in general, I'd be happy to
talk to them! Feel free to contact me or give them my email address.
Thanks again! I'll be sure to send pix every once in a while to keep you updated:)
Kristi
October 22, 2007
Hi George,
I wanted to share some wonderful news with you. Last week my
birth parents came to Arizona to meet me and my family. The
experience was like no other, it couldn't have gone any better.
They were both very open and answered all the questions that I
had. They are very warm and caring people which I am so glad I
was able to connect with. Thanks to you, I now have two more
people in my life that are just as happy to know me as I am to
know them. They visited for a week and have invited me and my
family to Kentucky. We hope to visit them in the spring. I just
can't thank you enough.
Best Regards,
Christine
October 22, 2007
George,
Hope your family had a great holiday.
I am emailing Joe, next, finally a name after nearly 33 years.
I do believe Brandon is the correct one, we have continued
emailing and maybe someday the true real story about his adoption
will surface. For now on my part all is forgiven, and am enjoying
the building of an adult relationship with my adult children.
I have been in the hospital again, started chemo the 20th again,
so I am grateful I will at least get to email with Joe.
Words cannot express the over flow of feelings I have for you and
the wholeness and completeness your search has brought to me. You
will always be in my thoughts and prayers.
Cases Closed
Blessings to all your family,
Cecelia
March 1, 2008
George,
The initial contact with my birth mother went as well as I was hoping
it would and there were some AMAZING results!! She is an artist, as
are other members of her family! It means that it could be very true
about inheritance in the genes. lol!
My birth mother and I love to draw even the same subjects, mostly animals.
She's going to send me some of her artwork, we like some of the same shows
on TV; it's going to be amazing when I finally head out there to see her.
She seemed a little shy at first when I called her on Wednesday like you
suggested, but then she totally let loose and we had this amazing talk. She
called me back later in the evening just because she said she was feeling
totally amazing!
Thank you so so so so much for the time you spent and the diligent research,
it was an absolute pleasure being able to meet you in person and I'm so glad
I can say I have definitely made some closure to the shadowed parts of my life,
and opened doors to another part of my life.
Emily
March 1, 2008
Mr Gonzalez,
It went as well as I was hoping it would and there were some AMAZING results!!
She is an artist, as are other members of her family! It means that it could be
very true about inheritance in the genes. lol! She and I love to draw even the
same subjects, mostly animals. She's going to send me some of her artwork, we
like some of the same shows on tv, it's going to be amazing when I finally head
out there to see her. She seemed a little shy at first, I called her on Wednesday
like you suggested, but then she totally let loose and we had this amazing talk.
She called me back later in the evening just because she said she was feeling
totally amazing!
Thank you so, so, so, so much for the time you spent and the diligent research,
it was an absolute pleasure being able to meet you in person and I'm so glad I
can say I have definitely made some closure to the shadowed parts of my life,
and opened doors to another part of my life.
Emily
March 26, 2008
Mr Gonzalez,
I wanted to let you know that Amy and Keith finally met this last Saturday. His
wife Sharon and their kids and I all met at a park in Gilbert. After listening
to how he was raised I understand some of his nervousness about all of this.
His father was a police officer who always preached to stay away from strangers
and protect your family so when you called him originally and had all his family
information he freaked out. He now understands that you were doing your job but
at the time all he could think was who is this person and how do they know
everything about me.
He is a very guarded individual and very ADD per his wife. She is very low key
and he is very high strung. She seems to balance him. I think that it went as
well as could for a first meeting and they are talking about setting up a dinner
without the kids.
Thanks for everything you did. I thought you might want to know how things went.
Take care.
Jonie, Amy’s adoptive mother
July 31, 2008
Dear Mr. Gonzalez,
Thank you so much!!! Emilie will be visiting me in Michigan soon. I also found her
father and he lives in Mesa Arizona. Unbelievable! She has already met him and
she is so excited to find both of us. Thank you again for all your help!!
Tenia