NewsNow E-Edition December 22 2023

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help to identify vandal suspect

$50K donation delivers fetal monitors

By Joanne McDonald

For NewsNow

Philanthropist Ron Joyce always had a soft spot for children and his legacy will be felt with every heartbeat of newborns at West Lincoln

Memorial Hospital. The maternal and newborn care unit at the Grimsby hospital received a special delivery this week with a $50,000 cheque from the Joyce Family Foundation.

Signing the cheque, Michele Allison, Joyce Family Foundation trustee and longtime Grimsby hospital advocate said WLMH has always been close to her heart.

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Hemp on Kemp a no go: rejected

By Mike Williscraft NewsNow

Rural Grimsby residents had a strong turnout at Tuesday night’s Committee of Adjustment (C0A) meeting to oppose a hemp processing plant proposed for Kemp Road East.

The application being considered for 29 Kemp Road East would allow for a hemp processing operation.

The neighbours are not happy.

Ahead of Tuesday’s meeting, 36 residents signed up to speak as delegates for the CoA session, despite what many of them said was inefficient notice.

As well, 52 residents signed a petition opposing the variance – with many emailing in comments about wanting to sign it but did not get the chance prior to it being submitted and three neighbours also sent in letters.

Proponents of the application said resi-

dents had several misunderstandings about what was being proposed.

“There is absolutely no cannabis or marijuana growing or processing going on at the facility or to be going on at the facility. It is strictly industrial hemp and under the Industrial Hemp Act,” said consultant Vanessa Archer, adding, “There will be no flowers, so the smell is not of concern. My understanding, as well, through the requirement from planning staff, is that an archaeological and an odour control study have been requested as part of the site plan approval phase.”

Also, Akeem Gardner, who said repeatedly he was just looking for a location on which he could farm and process his crops, noted the proposed operation would be a leg up for local farmers.

“Hemp grains from

On hand for Tuesday’s donation were: (L-R) Rob MacIsaac, President and CEO of Hamilton Health Sciences and Joyce Family Foundation trustee; Kevin Antonides , WLMH Foundation board chair; Pamela Ellens, Executive Director WLMH Foundation; and signing the cheque, Michele Allison, Joyce Family Foundation trustee. McDonald - Photo

Public Notice

Intention to adopt 2023 rates and user fees and charges

The Council of the Corporation of the Town of Lincoln hereby gives Notice that it has commenced discussions to adopt the 2023 Budget for the Town of Lincoln and its associated Boards and Committees. As part of the budget review process, Council will consider the 2023 Fees and Charges By-law and the establishment of the 2023 rates and fees for all Town programs and services which includes rates and fees for Planning & Building, Water and Wastewater.

The building permit rates cover the expenditures to administer the building code act by the Town to deliver these services.

The water and wastewater rates provide for the treatment/distribution of water and the collection/treatment of wastewater and shall fund operating expenses and capital expenditures associated with the Town’s water and wastewater systems.

The Fees and Charges By-law sets the rates for all user-pay services.

The Committee of the Whole meeting on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. will include the public meeting for the consideration of all the 2023 rates and user fees and charges for the Town of Lincoln.

The public are invited to submit delegation requests and/or written comments related to items on the agenda to clerks@lincoln.ca no later than 9:00 a.m. on the Thursday before the scheduled meeting. All delegation submissions will be provided to the Mayor and Council prior to the meeting and will form part of the public record.

Members of the public can watch the meeting proceedings on the Town of Lincoln’s YouTube Channel.

Council’s consideration and adoption of the 2023 rates and user fees and charges is anticipated to follow the public meeting on Wednesday, January 25, 2023.

Members of the public can watch the meeting proceedings on the Town of Lincoln’s YouTube Channel.

Should approval of the 2023 Rates or Fees and Charges (including Planning & Building or Water Wastewater) be deferred, no further notice is required if a public statement is made at the meeting of January 25, 2023, that the matter has been deferred and the municipality now intends to adopt or amend the budget at a later Council meeting specified in the public statement.

Lawrence Wagner | Director of Finance & Administration

Windrow Clearing Pilot Program

The Town of Lincoln is working with our sidewalk snow-clearing service provider to offer a Windrow Clearing Pilot Program. Residents can pre-register for this optional, pay-per-use service.

What is a ‘Windrow’?

A windrow is the snow left at the end of a driveway after a snow plow has cleared the road.

Cost: Residents are required to pre-register for 10 winter events at $450 + HST ($45/event).

Program Specifics:

• Only a single driveway will be cleared one time per winter event.

• Windrow clearing will commence on the next winter event after program registration.

• Only snow at the end of the driveway will be cleared.

• T he complete driveway and surrounding sidewalks will not be cleared.

• Windrow clearing will be completed when accumulation reaches 15 cm.

» Windrow clearing will be completed once all sidewalk snow clearing has been completed in town.

• Only snow will be pushed from the end of the driveway into a pile on the boulevard.

• S alt or sand will not be applied.

• Refunds will be issued in April for any unused winter events.

Registration:

• Online at lincoln.ca

• In-person at the Fleming Centre: 5020 Serena Dr. Beamsville

Contact Information: Any concerns with service are to be directed to B. A. Loney Services Inc. at info@baloneyservices.com

HEMP

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Niagara Region and Simcoe County would provide a local market for farmers.

“The intention is to be able to stimulate this sort of economy for local farmers who can’t or are having troubles with their cash crops by being able to allow them to get value-added hemp products into the market, local, right here in Ontario,” said Gardner.

Gardner also noted his processing of hemp would utilize 100 per cent of the crop by working through two phases.

“Our process allows us to utilize not only the hemp grain for the natural food products that we want to

do but we’re also utilizing the fibre in an upcycling process to extract novel, therapeutic polyphenols, that can be used in natural medicines and health and wellness products as well.”

The Town of Grimsby’s planning department did not object to the proposed variance requested - nor did other commenting agencies - but with two conditions: • site plan approval be obtained from Town of Grimsby prior to any construction of the hemp processing facility use, and; • No growing of hemp, processing of hemp leaves, or growing or processing of cannabis or cannabis-related products is permitted

on the subject lands.

CoA members and those in the large virtual gallery panned the proposal for a variety of reasons.

Setback issues, traffic volumes, noise concerns, potential of odour issues, and compatibility with the general area were all questioned.

“Just by the variances that are being proposed, elimination of the setback and everything like that, I question whether this is actually creating a new use, rather than varying an existing use because it’s being gutted in my opinion,” said CoA member Adam Mottershead.

The proposal was rejected unanimously. There is a 20-day appeal window.

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MONITOR

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The money will be used to pur-

chase four fetal monitoring workstations for what the group called “the very famous

maternity ward” at West Lincoln.

“Ron Joyce was all about helping kids, especially the ones in a tough spot,” Rob MacIsaac, President and CEO of Hamilton Health Sciences and Joyce Family Foundation trustee said at the presen-

tation. “Kids were really the centre of his heart.”

“The Joyce Family Foundation is really pleased to have the opportunity to support West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, especially the maternity unit,” MacIsaac said.

Several years back when Mom (Nora) and Dad (George) were living in Albright we had a routine.

Dad and I would get Mom in her chair each day. We would go for walks on the different floors. To pass this time we often sang- yes Dad sang along!

Mom always made sure we had music in our lives growing up. She gave me the gift of music and it was a gift I could return. So we would sing as we went from floor to floor.

At Christmas we sang Christmas carols of course. One year we heard a rumor of carollers visiting the floors. I

asked the nurses to make sure they brought Mom out if they came to 2nd floor when I was

not there.

Franko Trio gave the gift of music M

I didn’t want her to miss it. Weeks went on and we kept hearing about the carollers but we never seemed to be in the right place at the right time. SIGH!

One day, I knew we were in luck. I heard someone say, “Here come the carollers.”

The three of us were beaming and looked around to watch as they came. We looked around to see nobody????

At this point, the penny finally dropped and we realized that WE were the carollers.

After that we made sure to visit every floor daily - sharing the gift of music.

Norrie Franko

Artist: Alice | Age: 10

On behalf of Town of Lincoln Council, I would like to wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!

I’m pleased to share the winning piece of art from the Children’s Christmas Card competition. We received so many lovely entries which we have posted recently on our Town of Lincoln Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts. Please take a look if you haven’t already done so. Thank you to all the young Lincoln residents who shared your artistic talents and festive cheer with us this year.

Many thanks to community members for coming together and helping one another over the past three years. Please continue to do your part and follow the public health protocols in place until we weather this storm. Together, we will get through this and emerge stronger than ever!

Lincoln has a thriving local economy and a high quality of life, making us a true leader in Niagara. As a Council, we strive to make Lincoln the best place in Niagara to grow, prosper and belong.

All the very best to each and every one of you for a safe and joyful holiday season. — Mayor Sandra Easton & Members of Town of Lincoln Council

George and Nora Franko with daughter Norrie and well, you know who. Dec. 24, 2014.

“Nerdy” T-shirts reinvented

One of the best Christmas gifts I ever received was from my mother. I had a pile of nerdy t-shirts that didn’t fit me anymore.

I hated to part with them but I had them in a bag ready to donate. My mom took them and said she’d take care of them for me. Imagine

my surprise on Christmas Day when I opened her present to me: an awesome quilt made of all my nerdy t-shirts! I’ve had it for a decade now, and it is now and forever my favorite TV watching blanket.

y Perfect Gift

Wishing everyone a Safe, Happy & Healthy Christmas Season and New Year!

Thursday, December 22 - Open Friday, December 23 - Open

Monday, December 26 - Closed Tuesday, December 27 - Closed Wednesday, December 28 - Closed Thursday, December 29 - Open Friday, December 30 - Open

Monday, January 2 - Closed Tuesday, January 3 - Closed Wednesday, January 4 - Open

Cheryl Ganann - Mayor Township of West Lincoln

Laura Vanden Broek

Good thing in a small package

As my birthday is shortly before Christmas, my mother often let me have a choice of the gifts she had for me though still in their

brown paper packages. When I was about 15, she laid out about five packages. I chose perhaps the smallest. She was dismayed. The little green vase only cost her 19 cents. I

still have that little green vase but I have NO recollection of any others. Perhaps there is a life lesson here but I leave that for readers to decide for themselves.

Charlene Bernhardt

Dumbo best when Pink Panther just won’t do

When I was about 3yrs old my Aunt Deb gave me my “Dumbo”.

My Perfect Gift

Best Wishes For The Christmas Season!

Best Wishes For The Christmas Season!

It was a handmade stuffed elephant complete with the big floppy ears, white with red dots and blue and red reindeer.

It also had a cool pouch sewn into the front of it where I put my special treasures.

It went with me wherever I went for a long time and was always my sleep companion until, one night, when my older

brother decided to try to take him from me.

We fought over it and Dumbo’s nose came off!!! I remember very clearly wanting my mom to fix it right then and there so I could sleep with him.

Kim and her prized “Dumbo”.

She didn’t though and I had to settle on sleeping with a very prickly and uncomfortable Pink Panther stuffed toy that night.

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

from West Lincoln Memorial Auxiliary

May the spirit of the season fill your heart and your home, and may you and your family enjoy the warmth of an old-fashioned Christmas. We appreciate your support.

Merry Christmas

from all of us at pyett spring & alignment

Caistor Centre

Thank you to everyone in West Niagara for their support in 2022.

Dumbo’s eyes have now fallen off, along with his smile and he has some holes that have been re-stitched closed over the years (along with his nose being re-attached. lol).

I still have him to this day, tucked away on the top shelf of my closet, reminding of my younger days and all the snuggles I had with him.

All was well in the world when I cuddled with my Dumbo.

Kim Graham

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EVENTS

Wishing everyone a Happy Holiday Season and to thank the Community for their support over the years and especially throughout 2022!

BRANCH WILL BE CLOSED ON Jan. 1 & 2

Fri., Dec. 30: Karaoke 7:30-11 pm. All Welcome. No Cover. Sat.., Dec. 31: NEW YEAR’S GALA

NEW YEAR’S GALA

Advanced Ticket Sales Only.

NYE includes, Food Buffet all night, champagne, door prizes, only a limited number of ticket to be sold.

NYE TICkETS are still available for purchase.

Kitchen Open Every Thursday and Friday Grimsby Legion Supports YOUR Local Community

Reg Freake Town of Grimsby Councillor, Ward 1

Mother/father-crafted masterpiece the best My Perfect Gift

That year the only gift I wanted was a Barbie canopy bed in all its pink plastic glory.

I didn’t have a real Barbie, just a lower cost version. We weren’t poor but my parents were careful with money.

Christmas morning I raced into the living room and turned on the tree lights.

I looked down and gasped! It wasn’t the gift I’d so hoped for but something way beyond my imagining.

The bed was perfectly sized for my doll, a vision in gold and white fit for a princess.

The headboard

rose to a high peak with a royal crest of red and gold. The real mattress and pillows were covered with white satin edged in gold metallic braid. The wonder, joy and love it gave was priceless.

My parents designed and made the entire bed themselves.

My father made the bed out of wood and painted it white with painted gold metallic edging. He designed and painted the crest at the top. My moth-

er made the mattress and pillows, sewing the pillow covers and spread in white satin with a gold metallic trim.

It was beautiful.

My friend got the Barbie bed for Christmas but she said she wished she’d received one like I had.

I kept it for years and my son played with it when he was little.

However, like the velveteen rabbit, it got quite worn, the fabric ripped, the wood eventually broke and it was thrown out.

I have the memories though.

Jean Roland Vineland

NRP seek assistance to identify vandal

Niagara Regional Police are seeking help from the public to identify a vandal whose crimes date back to this past June.

Beginning in June, NRP began investigating a series of incidents across the region.

Detectives have reason to believe the same male suspect has repeatedly attended the area surrounding residential homes during overnight hours and intentionally damaged windows on parked vehicles.

The suspect is believed to be responsible for in excess of 150 damaged windows amounting to approximately $100,000 in

damage.

Although the motive of the suspect is not clear, detectives can confirm the preferred object to break the windows is either a brick, stone, or dumbbell.

Video evidence collected by detectives confirms the suspect is often only at the scene for approximately 10 -15 seconds before fleeing the area in a light colored 4-door sedan.

To date, the suspect is believed to be responsible for approximately:

• 45 incidents in the City St. Catharines

• 36 incidents in the City of Niagara Falls

• 35 in the Town of Lincoln

• 24 in the Town of Pelham

• 10 in the City of Welland

• Six in the City of Thorold

• Five in the Town of Grimsby

• Three in the Town of Niagara-on-theLake

The suspect is described as:

• Male

• White

• With a thin build

He is known to make attempts to conceal his identity by wearing either a mask that covers his face or a hood that covers his head, say police.

Police are asking members of the public who have residential security cameras to ensure they are

functioning correctly. Should a member of the public see or hear an incident occur, we ask that they contact us immediately and not wait until morning to report it.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the lead detective by dialing 905-688-4111, option 3, extension 1009395.

Members of the public who wish to provide information anonymously are encouraged to contact Crime Stoppers of Niagara online or by dialing 1-800-222-TIPS. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards to persons who contact the program with information which leads to an arrest.

As we deck the halls with all the trimmings and traditions of Christmas, we hope the joys of the season bring a smile to your face and contentment to your heart! Thanks for brightening our year with your support and friendship. It means the world to us!

Tidings

Peace

As we usher in the holiday season, we are moved to remember all of the loved ones past and present who have brought so much joy and light to our lives. We cherish their presence and their memories, and all of the blessings that touch our hearts and spirits.

Classmate was on the “ball”

My most meaningful gift came from a girl who was a classmate in Grade 8.

She knew I liked basketball and crocheted

a basketball net affixed to a shaped hanger rim and stuffed a terrycloth handmade “ball”.

The net was complete with a hook at

the end of about two feet of yarn, so it could be hung from a curtain rod. It survived my college years. Years later, I found out she had a crush on me. Missed that somehow.

Holiday

Holiday Garbage Exemptions

Christmas

Collection

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Long-standing tradition goes silent

Ring in the New Year with the Grimsby Town Bell!

That’s what generations of Grimsbarians have been doing, ever since the town bell was installed in the parade grounds in front of today’s museum.

The bell originally hung on Grout’s Foundry at the corner of Main and Elm Streets, where TD Bank is today.

The bell rang four times a day so that folks could set their clocks and watches. It also rang on special occasions such as the ends of World Wars I and II, and as a fire alarm.

The town had purchased the bell from Grout in 1883 and took over the ringing. When the Foundry was demolished in 1958, the town

A Small Drop of Ink

By Dorothy Turcotte

bell was put in storage, only to come out again as one of the Town’s 1967 Centennial Year projects.

The Bell was installed on its cairn where it is now at a cost of $337.95 plus installation. Members of the Grimsby Fire Department had always rung the bell on New Year’s Eve.

In 1973, the Grimsby Historical Society sponsored the bell ringing. This time, the event was advertised publicly. Coffee and Christmas cookies were offered in the Town Hall (then the old Alexander house on the present Museum site).

About 50 people, including some house

party groups, attended the event. In following years, the gathering became even larger with other organizations sometimes providing music, bonfires, cookies and hot beverages.

Even children enjoyed these parties because the firemen helped them to climb a ladder onto the cairn to ring the bell! This continued until COVID cancelled large gatherings.

In Grimsby’s days gone by, the sound of the town bell was second only to the sound of the train whistles at the station.

Although the bell no longer sounds four times a day, you can still hear it at midnight on New Year’s Eve as the faithful firemen ring in the New Year for us.

OBITUARIES

Finlay, Michael John

Passed away on Friday, December 16, 2022, at the age of 81. Mike will be dearly missed by his wife Hazel of 47 years. Cherished father of Heather Finlay, Dawn (Sion) Rainham, and Christine Lynn. Loving grandpa of Marcus, Kaidyn, and Ronan. He will also be missed by his brother Richard (Teresa) of the UK, as well as his in laws, Gordon (Joan), Peter (Catherine), and David (Kim) Sherfield and many friends over the last 70 years. Mike retired from deHavilland Aircraft of Canada Ltd., Avionics Design Department as an Electrical Engineer. Mike also managed the Electrical Shop before taking an exciting opportunity into an adventurous early retirement. Mike pursued his passions in painting, tennis, skiing, snowshoeing, motorcycling, modeling, photography, war history and cosmology. Mike’s career illustration skills lead him to become an accomplished Canadian landscape artist. His multi medium artwork is displayed throughout Southern Ontario and the UK. The family would like to thank a team of people that provided excellent care. Firstly, his long-time doctor, Dr. John Holmes. He never beat around the bush and became a great friend to him as well. Thank you to the team of nurses and doctors at both Hamilton General and West Lincoln Memorial, and in his final couple of days the angels on earth that are the staff at the McNally House who not only kept him comfortable and at peace, but also provided the family with the support needed. Cremation has taken place, with a Celebration of life to be held at a later date. If desired, memorial contributions to Parkinson’s Society of Canada would be sincerely appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to STONEHOUSEWHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, GRIMSBY, 905-945-2755.

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OBITUARIES

MASON, Roy

Passed away at West Lincoln Memorial Hospital, on Sunday, December 18, 2022 at the age of 91. Beloved husband of the late Doris (nee Jones) (2021). Loved father of Dorothy Deak, Catherine Taylor, the late Gary Mason (1988), and the late Alfred Mason (2022). Cherished grandfather of Aysha and Kinsey Taylor, and Jennifer Mason. Predeceased by both brothers, William Mason, and Frank Mason (the late Celeste). Private family services with interment at Queen’s Lawn Cemetery have taken place. If desired, memorial contributions to the Ontario Wildlife Foundation would be sincerely appreciated by the family. Arrangements entrusted to STONEHOUSE-WHITCOMB FUNERAL HOME, GRIMSBY, 905-945-2755. www.smithsfh.com

IN MEMORIUM

Harry Spittal

1955 - 1981 Cousin

PAINTING

Colleen Crooks

I’m grateful for the years we had And the closeness that we shared. You were more like my big brother Always showing that you cared. I miss you more than l can say No words describe the pain. You’re forever in my heart Until we meet again. Miss ya Harry - always will. With Love, Cathy

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SUPPORT GROUP

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Kathy’s Letter to The Editor

Joanne McDonald had a great idea a few weeks ago when she suggested we ask readers to submit anecdotes about a Christmas gift which had deep meaning for them.

Special gifts we receive in life come in all shapes and sizes. On occasion, they’re not objects in any form; rather, supportive words, strategic advice or a simple action which proved rather momentous.

Such was the case for one of our dedicated readers who resides at The Jacob Senior Living in Beamsville.

When Kathy Laidman called last Thursday, she started by saying very nice things about how much she loves the paper and how much the residents at The Jacob enjoy going through every page - all very nice and appreciated.

Jacob to bring people to Grimsby.

“I got to go into Dollarama. As soon as I got in the door, I went to the cash and bought three bags. Then I started going through the aisles,” said Kathy.

deal to me”

So, good reader...let this serve as Kathy’s Letter to the Editor and as a shining example that it does not take much to not only make someone’s day, but have a positive impact on their lives.

We’re all going to get old - if we’re fortunate.

Yes, we’re a couple of days away from New Year’s and it is easy to consider doing a good deed on a regular basis as a contender for that list. What can really set you apart, though, is just doing something simple for someone on a regular basis just because, not because of a resolution. * * * * * *

Full house

Lincoln Chamber of Commerce

Smoke and Moonshine in Beamsville for the organization’s annual Mingle & Jingle Christmas event on Dec. 8. The event is always a sellout and this one was no different with members enjoying a buffet of a wide variety of the eatery’s fare and an evening of fellowship and Christmas cheer. Williscraft - Photo

Time and place

It is throwing gas on a fire when a tragic situation like the Vaughan condo shooting last week - which left five deadgets used by pro-gun types as a reason gun laws don’t work. Gun restrictions are needed and welcome, but that does not mean they cannot also go too far. However, to use a tragedy in which serious mental issues were involved to say gun laws won’t help totally discredits gun supporters. M.W.

Kathy explained for her, our little paper brings added joy as it is the only publication around which she can read as she is now legally blind - the reason she had to move into assisted living.

The focus of her call to me centred on none of that, though. She wanted to relate a “gift” which had been given to her quite innocently by local folks who were just being themselves and giving help to someone in need.

Kathy was very excited last week to be fortunate enough to get a ride on a shuttle provided by The

Of course, she was having a very difficult time not only seeing what was on the shelves, but navigating the space where there were displays and such.

“The customers were amazing and the staff were phenomenal. I really wish I could write a Letter to The Editor so people could know how nice they were and how much that meant to me,” said Kathy through a stream of tears.

“They helped me get around. They moved things up on the shelves so I could make out what they were. It was the first time I have been able to shop in three years. Those people deserve a pat on the back.”

“It was a fantastic experience and it meant a great

There was considerable hubbub over the hemp processing plant proposed for Kemp Road East, which came up last week at Committee of Adjustment.

Usually, CoA is pretty mundane stuff, but not that night. A boat load of residents logged onto the virtual meeting and they were not pleased. The mere mention of hemp (largely due to its natural connection to marijuana) sends shivers down the spine of any and all neighbouring property owners - and rightfully so.

We’ve all heard - and smelled - the problems grow ops bring. This hemp proposal was different and it will be interesting to see what happens if appealed, so residents better be ready.

MIKE WILLISCRAFT

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Ornaments meaningful

I was adopted into an amazing family in 1963 at three months old. I never looked for my birth mom as I understood her decision and had the best life anyone could wish for.

September 2020, I met my birth mom.

A cousin had contacted me and told me about her. The biggest surprise was that I had four younger siblings! Full siblings!

My birth mom and birth dad eventually got married and had two boys and two girls!

That Christmas my birth mom mailed me a Pandora bracelet with a family tree charm.

I also got special sister ornaments for my tree

from my siblings!

It really touched my heart and now I have two amazing families who all get along wonderfully!

Sue Gracey

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