Hoping to find my family.

I know this is a strange request, but I was born in the USA (Salt Lake City, Utah to be exact) to a man I think was named Sampson Fatunmbi from Nigeria. He attended school in Logan, UT USA. I was put up for adoption and I'm hoping to reunite with him or any family. My birth name was Adeola...

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[SILOJE]

Just to confirm that Virtue is real.
I was the one who told her about this case and have been on her neck to ensure she rendered whatever assistance she could.
I have been in touch regularly with her all this while, and she has been wary of the kind of publicity the issue would generate.
Now that she has done her bit, she has given me permission to get in touch with Big-K for further actions.
I have known her, and her family, since 1998 and she is not someone who would want to pull a stunt.
I however understand the need to be extremely careful in situations like this.
God bless.

[Isho]

Originally Posted by SILOJE

Just to confirm that Virtue is real.
I was the one who told her about this case and have been on her neck to ensure she rendered whatever assistance she could.

Thanks for confirming this SILOJE......I do understand the doubtful Thomas's but we should learn how to trust sometime. Thanks again.

[pappilo]

Can this be for real? Things dey happen for NVS! what are the chances..... I am lost for words

[Adeola_USA]

Originally Posted by virtue

Adeola,
this must be an interesting time for the whole NVS village as it is the time that we have been waiting for. I am happy to tell you that i finally solved the puzzle. I spoke to your father today and I tell you, all the impression you have about him as someone who really desired you is true. He is reallly looking forward to a reunion with you.
I hope you read this soon as he wont allow me sleep till I link him up with you. I will be waiting to hear from you so that we can seal it all up.
I am so happy for you.
Virtue

I am truly stunned. Virtue, I cannot thank you enough, you have an amazing spirit that allowed you to help someone whom you have never met!I am forever grateful to you. I understand the villagers apprehension as it seems to good to be true. Words fail me now as I cannot begin to describe how I feel about this news. Happy of course but I am anxious to know if it is really him. Virtue, I believe that we both have access to PM. Can you send me a message and include the admin that sent us a message yesterday about how your conversation with him went? Perhaps there is something that he told you that would give me a better idea if he is in fact the man I am searching for?
Does this mean that we are of some relation? Do I understand correctly from a previous message that my father is a cousin of your father?

To all of the villagers who have taken the time to post messages of support and encouragement; I thank you from the deepest place in my heart. This forum has cared for me in a way that I could have never imagined. I have always been proud to be Nigerian, and I am still finding out what that means but the people here make me hungry to know what that means and to be apart of it. It is an honer to be among you. God bless.

[MsWoman]

This is really good news oh! Ehn! See how God works!

Adeola_USA: God had decided long ago that He would use a medium called NVS to help you locate your father.

Meanwhile, @ Big_K and co-founders of NVS: See that when God laid it upon your heart(s) to found this NVS, He had numerous things such as this one in store.

Diafore, MsWoman breaks into song ---
{Come and see, come and see, come and see what the Lord has done, come and see what the Lord has done}
In Yoruba: E wa wo, e wa wo'o, e wa wo ohun t'Olugbala se, e wa wo ohun ti Jesu se.

[.bebi]

This is great news.I hope many more Adeolas will be linked to their family maybe thru this forum.
Virtue and Siloje,God bless u.

[OverLoad]

Wow...congratulations...the world is indeed a small place. A missing puzzle piece in your life has been found, I wish you luck as you place it amongst the others on your journey to completeness....so happy for you. Its good when you know. !!!!
Hope everything works fine with your reunion.

Thanks Siloje and Virtue(must be exciting to find out you have another relative ,will be fun getting to know each other.)
Goodluck.

PS:Admin - on a lighter and less serious mood , can we have a *looking for--* forum....I have some pple that owe me serious money i need to find......

[Amy]

Originally Posted by Adeola_USA

I am truly stunned. This forum has cared for me in a way that I could have never imagined. I have always been proud to be Nigerian, and I am still finding out what that means but the people here make me hungry to know what that means and to be apart of it. It is an honer to be among you. God bless.

Very moving piece indeed... wish I could parcel a bear hug your way right now. Oh well... a cyber one it is... ()()()()()()().......

Abeg... Oga Admin, we fit add hug icon for this our smiley list? Reaching out with such visuals sure could make this site a cozier space than it already is. I am sure you are feeling very gratified at this good news. If reuniting Adeola with her family was all NVS ever accomplished, it will still be well worth the effort. Congrats on a remarkable success story indeed.

Later o.

[Adeola_USA]

Originally Posted by Amy

Very moving piece indeed... wish I could parcel a bear hug your way right now. Oh well... a cyber one it is... ()()()()()()().......

ohhh how nice a cyber hug! Thanks Amy! -hugs back to you.

[ikuchi munta wei]

Adeola!!!

Tears of joy filled my eyes as i join the villagers to congratulate you on this great moment!

It is amazing, truly amazing.!!!!

[elgaxton]

Congrats to you Adeola and Kudos to Virtue....

Admin pls don't forget to add this to one of NVS achievements o.

I think the most touching so far.

Thank God for internet sha!

[Isho]

This is like dream come true.....Congrats Adeola. infact i dont know what to say....many thanks to Virtue and solije.. This is one of the greatest accomplishment i've ever witness or unfolding right under my nose. It's unbelievable. Thanks to NVS and co.. Adeola please dont leave us after the reunion, will love to have u around us ok!!!!!!!!

On a lighter mood U still need to be attended to by Calist Chief of Staff NVS and Sandylomo (IAG)JJCAMB to be processed before handling u over to Abraxas for NVS visa.

[Big-K]

Folks,

I had one of my most touching and surreal experiences in my life last night. I'm usually very composed (I think), but couldn't hold back a big lump in my throat and wet eyes when Adeola's Dad read to her a letter he's been holding on to for about 20 years in the hope that someday they would be reconciled.

Last night, Virtue, Siloje, Adeola, Adeola's Adoptive Mom, Adeola's dad and myself were on the phone for about two hours. I had set up the conference call so that we can explore this matter further - My thinking was that I'll get Virtue and Adeola comfortable with each other, but never prepared myself for such an historic moment.

So at 7.30pm, Adeola was already on the phone waiting when I called in, we introduced, Virtue called in a few minutes later, then Siloje (Folks in London/Lagos, the pound sign for US phones means # ), then Adeola's Mom, and finally after a few not so comfortable minutes, the Main Man called in from Nigeria.

First introductions, then Virtue told the story of how Siloje contacted her based on Adeola's post here, how she contacted her own Dad, how her Dad contacted someone etc. Virtue in the process gained an Uncle she didn't know until now.

Then Adeola's Dad told the story from the beginning, his college years in the US, how he met Adeola's Mom, the circumstances that made him leave for Nigeria when Adeola was 3, how he desperately wanted to keep Adeola, how he's been thinking about the Girl forever. In his narration, he shared some very specific information that no one else can know but a father - date of birth, time of birth, name of the mother, the hospital, name of towns, how he cared for her until she was three years old etc etc. Part of his story also tallied with what Adeola mentioned before - how biracial relationships was frowned at and how Adeola's Mom was pressured by her family not to have anything to do with him (and maybe the baby). Throughout his narration, Adeola's adoptive mom asked some very pointed questions (you know Americans) and he was able to provide very accurate answers. After a while she mentioned that all the information tallies with her records as well - although some records remain sealed.

By this time, I was pinching myself to be sure this is all real. Then to seal his narration, Adeola's Dad brought out a letter the birth Mom wrote to Adeola when she was a tot. It was part letter, part poem, part personal notes that tells Adeola of her undying love, dreams and hope for the future. Boy....It was a long note, but we encouraged him to read everything. Very very very touching in ways I cannot describe.

Finally Adeola (who couldnt hold back tears) spoke to say she just wanted to thank her Dad as she knew he tried to keep her and to let him know she turned out OK. Then Adeola's adoptive mom added she's had no qualms about Adeola finding her father if she needed to. The man himself chocked up at this point.

Long story short, Adeola and Virtue (new-found cousins) will take it from this point forward. But this of course is just the beginning....Thank God!

[chiiroha]

Even me I am crying right now. Waoh waoh waoh ....
welldone guys welldone... pls when they eventually meet in person can we get pictures? Tall order?

gd afternoon

[UncleTisha]

This is one of the most amazing stories I've ever read/heard in my entire life!

Words fail me right now, but let me just say this: Virtue, Siloje and Big-K, May you all continue to be a blessing unto your generation!

Adeola, as you embark on this journey, may the Lord hold you by the hands and give you and your family indescribable joy and peace.

Congratulations All.

[Dimaanu]

Great news! What a beautiful way to start my day.

Many thanks to Siloje for taking the initiative to contact Virtue.

Virtue, I am sure that Adeola has not just gained a cousin, she has also gained a friend, a confidante, a compassionate and faithful ally.

Thanks to Big-K for heeding the call to setup NVS.

Sometime last year, I was able to re-establish contact with my friend, Maureen whom I had not heard from in many, many years. When I started that thread, it seemed like a joke but I was confident. I remain eternally grateful to Ized for going out of her way to connect me with Maureen (whom she does not even know). I hope I can be as helpful to someone, someday.

To Adeola, I say: Congratulations!
This thread says a lot about who you are. I pray that you get to meet your dad soon. What an emotional reunion that would be!
I am so happy for you.

[emj]

Hmmm, unbelievable but believable, am a very emotional person and just playing this out in my head makes me cry for joy for someone i don't even know.....Congratulations to all and most especially Big K, for ur labour of love.......you've kept this site afloat all this while, with little or no financial input from us(if this site didnt exist, this probably wouldnt have happened)(u heard the call to make a difference and was positioned to do so..thanks)......may you continue to reap the joy and fruit of ur labor......

Congratulations to Adeola, Virtue, Siloje, the Dad, Adoptive Parents of Adeola and all.

PS>>>>it's stuff like this that further affirms the fact that Nigerians are good people...though our nation is in a mess, good people still abound.....we are able to step up to help a brother/sister ...Nigerians are kind hearted people.

[katampe]

wonderful moment. All is well that ends well. happy future to both daughter and father, they have a lot of catching up to do.NVS scored a first here.

[faithy]

Awesome! Speechless! God is good. Rejoicing with family. all the best Adeola, virtue and family.

[skindeep]

simply awesome! (started out with a HORRIBLE morning, but this has made my day). Rejoicing with tears and hoping for the best.

Once again, long live NVS.