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A letter from Germany

Last night I received a heartfelt warming letter from my "new Cousin" Alexander Küehr. His mother is Klara's youngest sister. He even speaks and writes English very well.

Alex is 43 years old and is a very successful photographer. Looking at Alex's website it seems he enjoys photographing Rock Bands. Had I found Klara a few months ago I may have had a visit from Alex as he was in Bedford, NH about 30 miles away touring with a Rock Band.

Looks like Alex toured with a band called EDGUY.

Alex lives in Leinfelden-Echterdingen, very close to the City of Stuttgart close to where Monika was born.

I am so excited I can't stand it. I had to laugh as Alex said in his letter the following:

"I must say, when I watch your pictures I really can see that you are one of us here...! Nothings to deny...! ;)
This cracked me up. Pretty funny.

He did mention that Klara thought she would never hear from me in her lifetime and she is very very happy that I did find her, "she is more than speechless and unable to say anything."

He also said Klara has a "BIG THANK YOU" to Monika for her lovely letter "A letter to my husband's birth mother".

It was beyond our wildest dream that we would hear back this quickly. I am very thankful to Alex for visiting his Aunt yesterday. I am also extremely ecstatic that he has email and speaks English.

I look forward to hearing from Alex in the near future. I also told him to ask Klara to write even if it's in German as we can get it translated very easily.

Life is Good!!!

It all started with Monika's dream and her letter to my birth mother.

Then I wrote finding my birth mother.

Then how I found my birth mother.

Posted by Jay McGillicuddy~Real Estate Broker on 01/10/2008 06:06 AM

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alex kuehr, leinfeldenechterdingen, germany

60 Comments on A letter from Germany

JAN

2008

Hi Jay - Imagine he was THAT CLOSE to you!! WOW!!

His comment about no denying you're one of them is funny! Guess you must look like a lot of your new-found relatives. That will be interesting for you when you start getting some pictures from them. And how great that he speaks and writes in English - that will be so helpful to you when corresponding.

How awesome for you to have a letter from Germany!!
Ann

Jay - Wow! What a way to start my day! That was funny what your cousin said..."no denying you're one of them" LOL

How very exciting and wonderful. This is simply the best news!

Woo-hoo, Jay! That is an awesome update!!!! Let the fun begin! This is only the beginning of the most insightful time of your life - enjoy it!

Jay, I haven't commented often on the wonderful developments in your life, but I wanted to let you know that I am reading all of the "news" and am so touched by all that is happening and the blessings in your life.

Jay, this is so exciting, no wonder you can hardly stand it. Imagine your brother so close. I'm sure you will meet sooner rather than later.

What an exciting thing it was when Jay got that e-mail. I love seeing him so happy :)

This is fantastic news. You've had about of month of nothing but great things happen. What a way to kick off the new year!

Wonderful that you found family members so far away! Great photos by the way.

Jay this is such an amazing story! I am so happy you and Moni found your birth mother!

Yippppppeeeeeeeeee, the rest of your life is beginning.

Ann, yeah that was funny so close but yet so far away.

Linda, glad your day is off to a bang.

Leesa, thanks for stopping by.

Kris, thank you for the kind words

Missy, yes it still unbelievable.

Chris that is an understatement.

Christina, aw shucks thank you.

Renee, thank you.. Go Pats!

Fran, a new beginning for sure. Simply amazing.

Jay - It must be great getting aquainted with a lost piece of your life. I am sure there will be lots pleasure that will continue to come for you.

Thanks Bill, sure do hope so.

Mr. McGillicuddy I don't think I'll ever forget your story. I read it to my husband, starting with Monika's story - and cried the whole way through. It's a wonderful story - maybe it will be a movie one day!

Eleanor, It's just as good this way and hoping for a great '08 so we can trek to Germany.

Everytime I read an update I get goose bumps from head to foot! I can't wait to see pictures when you finally get to meet everyone face to face!

Jay,

After reading this it makes me smile at your happiness, and fulfillment of that missing piece of your life coming together finally. And it is amazing that because of the Internet the world has become a much smaller place.....your new cousin was able to go visit, and go home and shoot you an e-mail........in English!!!!! Yep, it is so different than a few years ago.....and look you are benefiutiing, and so is the family in Germany........:) :)

I have to say that this is very emotional for me and I am very happy that this has happened to you! Just thinking about a whole new group of people that we're related to are now in contact. It is hard to believe! Can't wait to see some pictures.

How awesome is that!!! Your story only gets better and better Jay, new found cousins!! How much fun.

Jay, I can bet that you are overwhelmed with excitement. I know that I was when I found mine.

Hi Celeste, I too can't wait for pictures. I can see what my cousin Alex looks like on his website. So, that helps and Monka says she can see the resembelence.

Kathy, the web has certainly opened doors that never could be opened year s ago.

Justin, glad to see you dropped by. I can hardly wait to hear your good news later too. I can't wait to talk to you later. (Justin is my son who lives near Atlanta, GA.)

Ines, Life is good and we just came together on an offer we wrote the other day. Yee HA

Danny, I could only imagine before this all happened and now I know what you went through.

Justin McGillicuddy...How awesome to see you here! Isn't this news so cool? Your dad has been on cloud nine!!!!

Jay, This whole thing is just incredible!! I was sorry to read about Monika's Klara! Life is so strange sometimes. Pictures of your family will be nice to see, so we can all give our opinions on whom you look like!:) You bear a very strong resemblance to my german dad when he was younger.

Jay, looks like your family connection in Germany is growing. Did Alex say if he had plans to return to the U.S. in the near future???

Jay - how really great that Justin stopped by and left you a comment! I met him at your Installation, I think that's when it was...... long time ago it feels like. ;-)

Ann

Ohmigosh! I can't believe I missed this! My hard drive died, so I have been absent a few days!

Congratulations on the whole story!!!

Karen, my cousin Alex according to Monika has my eyes and nose. Maybe we are related. LOL

George, I just sent him an email asking him that.

Ann, Justin has been studying a lot lately to swicth to IT and he just got a new job so it was nice to hear from him.

Jayne, thank you for stopping by.

Jay - I'll bet you're sleeping a lot better and walking a lot lighter since all this happened! Congratulations on working the contract out on your sale! That's one small step to get you overseas!

Thanks Linda, sleeping hasn't been that easy having the contract come together helps.

This story just keeps getting better and better. I hope that you are able to connect with your "new" family. What a great way to start 2008! You and Monka are truly blessed!

JAN

2008

Jay, So sorry I haven't commented until now. we are still having that IP address problem since moving to Amie's. I'm so glad to hear about your contact with cousin Alex. Is Alex a family name? Perhaps the grandfather or favorite uncle since your brother is Alex also. Maybe he will come to the states during the summer and can go to BarHarbor with you! Finding out about your family must be like opening up a Christmas present every day! You never know what you'll discover.

Today we spoke with Klara as she received the photos we sent on Wednesday. She did say that I looked like her brother when her brother was younger.

My niece was there on vacation visiting with Klara when we called, Klara didn't know she could speak a little English. My niece Andrea (i think that's her name) is my Brother Alex's daughter and she is 39 and has a 20 year old.

Klara has been pacing and having sleepless nights since my photos arrived. I know how she feels.

My niece has email and will be home tomorrow night and she will email us. This is so cool as it all is unfolding very nicely.

This is like watching a series! Something new each day! (my German ancestry is Rittgerod), impossible to find anywhere, I have been looking for years! You must get to Germany soon! Can't have your mother pacing and having sleepless nights:)

Wow Jay, new people coming into your life in such a wonderful way. By the time you get done you may be part of a clan with over 100 people!

Jay, Beautiful story! Hope you get to go soon...can't keep mamma waiting :)

Karen, you are right and our goal is to go but time will tell when.

Judy, Klara has 10 brothers and sisters, so I very well could have another large family.

Rick, thanks for stopping by and commenting.

JAN

2008

Jay..the story keeps getting better and better for you!I hope you get a chance to meet all of your family one day soon!

Rick, it sure is getting better and hopefully we can get to Germany soon.

Go Pats!!!

Let's make it a goal and save all our change...I bet you have a plane ticket in that big change jug of yours.

JAN

2008

*** UPDATE ***

We had another great day today as I was able to speak to my cousin Alex Kuehr who can speak English. I was able to get in touch with him and speak to him for a while and then his battery on his phone was dying and we had to end the call when it finally died.

Then we spoke to Klara again yesterday afternoon along with my brother Alex's daughter Daniela, who is 39. She emailed us a photo of her at 37 yrs old. Very beautiful. Then we have a photo of her dad Alex at age 30. He is 58 now, and a picture of Klara when she was 50 now almost 82.

We spoke with Alex for about an hour and that was great as we are getting to understand him more. I even understand a lot more words than I did a week ago. Monika has bought me CD's and a book on how to speak German in 10 minutes a day. LOL

To finish the day off, we just got off the phone with my sister Anita. She speaks in a little different German dialect than Monika and she speaks a little faster than Klara and Alexander do so it was a little tricky trying to translate.

She is very happy and glad to hear from us.

We are looking forward to trying to get to Germany this summer.

You had better keep playing those CD's and work in that work book I bought you.

JAN

2008

Jay, Unbelievable, your Coz was just 30 miles away from you,,Wow!..and now you have a translator. This is so exciting.. Waiting on the next chapter!

Ginger

Jay - this is just so unbelievable... I saw in one of your comments that someone should make a movie out of this and I think someone really should. This is absolutely incredible.

Jay, I'm so happy to hear you finally reached Anita. A sister for you, how exciting. Germany this summer? Do you need someone to hold your spot at Bar Harbor? Happy to oblige.

JAY- You know...life is funny. I learned of your situation when Scott mentioned your blog on his post. I have been really busy for the past few days, so I'm just now reading it. I'm looking foward to reading the whole story. This is so amazing, and I'm so happy for you. WHAT A MIRACLE!!! GBU!

JAN

2008

Ginger, Ironic isn't it? Just too funny. Yeah we had a great talk too bad his battery ran out.

Linda, I would be so embarrassed about that.

Judy, that is a goal of ours.

Elizabeth, I saw that and I feel Scott just doesn't get it. It's not all about just real estate it's about building relationships.

Jay, that's just because you're too humble! ;-)

So you are saying that if you go th Germany that Mike and I could stay at Bar Harbor to hold your site for next year? Unless of course you plan to do both......I think the movie is a great idea. It could pay royalties you know and no need for you to be embarrassed...all the names have been changed to protect the innocent.

Judy, the good thig is Mike knows how to drive my coach.

So who would play me in the movie? LOL

Jay - Who would you WANT to play you in a movie???

JAN

2008

Linda, I can't even fathom such a thought to be honest with you.

Did someone say Bar Harbor?? Hubby was a Teamster:) Hey, here's a way to get the cash for Germany. A lotto on your coach and site for one week:)

Somehow I doubt Monika would go for that even in this circumstance. LOL

Right Judy? LOL

Give up my site in Bar Harbor??? No way! But you can come stay with us Karen. We'd have fun!

JAN

2008

This story just keeps getting more interesting, your cousin having only been 30 miles away... Thanks to both you and Monika for sharing it with us.

JAN

2008

Hi Maureen, this has been a great ride and I can hardly wait to get to Germany. Hopefully sooner than later.

JAN

2008

I received a letter from my brother and pictures of my German family today. This has been a great day. Even pictures of my grandparents and Aunts and Uncles. I may put them up on my website this weekend. Most of them are of my brother and two of Klara and one of Anita when she was 14.

JAN

2008

Jay this is Stacy and Tom. This stuff is fantastic. You should consider a book that is simply an introduction that you and Monkia write with the emails. I think I mentioned I've spent many, many happy months in Germany. My ex was German and I visited there often. I too am German, but a German Jew and that's a pretty complicated thing to be for the obvious reasons. It is a gorgeous country. And I have a feeling when you go, you'll feel instantly at home as I did. As they say in D-land, Viel Gluck!

Thank you Stacy and Tom see you Wednesday.

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