For many years, I have followed the genealogy blogger Roberta Estes and learned from her diverse posts. Many of them have little to do with genealogy and more to do with LIFE in general. Roberta’s most recent, and insightful, blog post covered a multitude of topics, including relationships, holidays, estrangement, and the impact of covid on families over the past two years.

What do we do once we know a hereditary disease exists in a family? Researchers and genetics experts are finding new and novel ways to combine medical research with family history of the genealogical kind.

Today’s guest blogger shares the emotional journey he experienced learning at age 68 that he had a daughter of whom he was previously unaware. He is nearing the first anniversary of getting the DNA confirmation of his paternity and is looking forward to a visit with his daughter and her family over Thanksgiving. It will be the fourth time he and his daughter will have a chance to meet up in person. 

How do you prepare for an in-person meeting with someone you've never met but who shares some of your DNA?