In a world full of insecurity, it’s more important than ever to surround yourself with your family, friends and loved ones. Whether you make an active effort to ring your mom who lives across the country more than once a month, whether you take your sister out for dinner, or even if you just connect with your long-lost aunts or uncles on social media, showing your family that you love them is something you just can’t put a price on or underestimate. However, there are some people in this world who sadly do not have family close to them. They may live in another country, they may be incarcerated, they may be extremely ill, or they may no longer be alive. During these tough times, these people often find themselves reaching out even further to their close friends or acquaintances for a chat, a hug, or just a cup of coffee. To many, these friends feel like family – but these two best friends had no idea they would take that thought to a whole new level…
When you were younger, there was a high chance that you took your family for granted – especially your siblings. Although they may have pinched you, tattled on you, or just generally annoyed you, you probably didn’t realize how important they really were to you until you grew up. For those who have grown up without any brothers or sisters around them, or even a real family to call their own, the sight of family gatherings, loving messages or just a casual catch up can make them feel incredibly lonely and jealous. Because of this, more and more people are reaching out to find long-lost relatives and truly learn more about who they are, where they have come from, and who they are related to. Thankfully, advances in science and technology allow people to do just that from their own home.
Nowadays, AncestryDNA has become a staple in society. With around 4 million customers in the DNA database and customers from around the world, this website is able to reconnect individuals with their genealogy, their history, and a potential new family. Of course, those who sign up will not always find the answers they are looking for – but the site also uncovers special secrets for those who constantly question where they came from. In 2017, two best friends signed up to the site separately, to try and find their family, and answer their questions. However, they had no idea what secrets their DNA would uncover…
[post_page_title]Best friends for life[/post_page_title]
Alan Robinson and Walter Macfarlane have been friends ever since their first day of 6th grade in Hawaii. Since then, the pair have grown up together, embarked on their own careers, raised families, and continued their beloved friendship. However, both parties were unsure of their past. To answer their questions, they signed up to AncestryDNA.com and sent off their DNA with hope in their hearts. Yet, the best friends couldn’t believe their eyes when they uncovered their shocking family secrets…
