Oh Father, where art thou

September 3, 2008 in Family with 6 Comments

So.  Here I am again.  Embarking on a seemingly impossible journey to persue the whereabouts of my “Bio-Dad”.

I was doing some writing today, and realized that this is a pretty huge turning point in my life.  I know he hasn’t been here for 25 years, but I know people have flaws.  I know people have stories.  I know people have circumstances.  I know people need forgiveness.  Who knows if what my mother told me was true, but the fact is, I constantly wonder.  What is he like?  Does he miss me?  Does he have health issues I need to know about for my own well-being?  Is he really where I get my temper? Is he really as good looking as my mother told me he was?  Did he really leave because he didn’t want a second child?  Is he married?  Has he started a new family?  

I don’t know.  Maybe I am setting myself up for a disaster.  But, I feel like I would rather have a beautiful disaster than constantly wondering, pittering around the Earth with bitter feelings that I do not even know are justified.  The opportunities are endless.  

What I know: 

I know my “Bio-Dad’s” name is Donald Francis.  (His middle name might be Andrew)
I know my “Bio-Dad” is probably 46 or 47 years old.
I know he rides, or used to ride Motorcycles.
I know he had a father who was an amazing pointalism artist, also named Donald. (I believe)
I know he has brown eyes.
I know the last time my mother saw him, was in Dallas Texas, or somewhere near there.  

If he’s anything like me, he is stunningly good looking with a great sense of humor.  If he’s anything like me, he thinks about me, at least once a day, just like I think about him.  If he’s anything like me, he’s hot headed, but also a friggin genius.  

If anyone knows anyone who knows anyone who might be able to hunt this guy down, or help me out, that would be great.  We could launch a full forced internet force team if anyone wants to get on board.

I have prayed and prayed about it, and I feel like I at least need some closure.  Maybe he does too?  Heck, I’ll take the chance.  Who knows, maybe he turned his life around like I did.  Maybe he is a completely awesome dude now, and wants to teach me how to ride a motorcycle?  I don’t know.  

Anyway.  Why don’t we pass this blog around, and see what the internet can do?  It could be an awesome testimony!

Comments? Suggestions?

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  • http://www.trgckeathley.com Toby @ WTLF

    I’m there brother! I’ll throw it on later today. Hey, I think that’s what I’ll call Thursdays…Throw-in Thursday :-) .
    On a side note….My wife was and is going through the same thing. Not sure if you’ve ever met your dad, but she has not. All she had was a name and general location. God is good and amazing things happen, but sometimes they’re just not good people and God has kept them out of your life for a reason. Not trying to drag ya down, but I’m sure you’ve thought of the flip side. It didn’t turn out so good for my wife.
    Hopefully the ending to this story will be a better one.

  • Marte

    Totally random, but Q100 has a private investigator that they use for stuf exactly like that. Obviously they’re looking for a good radio bit, but hey, it’s a free private investigator.

  • http://www.benflores.blogspot.com ben flores

    Hey man ,
    im a friend of amy from malta … im a sound guy at my community just like you are (if i read well) will keep you in my prayers… you really touched my heart with your testimony may God really bless you and your work
    your bro in jesus
    ben

  • http://www.crucialencounter.com Andy McMahon

    Ben,

    Thanks for your prayers and comment! Yeah, I’m a sound guy. I love it, (Most days.) So, I guess you do read well! hehe. Thanks for everything!

  • Charlie Stegall

    Hi Andy,

    Havent been to your blog lately but finally arrived today , thanks to Jon. You have been so kind to visit Tarheeltalker . I have no magic words for you but will commit to joining you in prayer for His peace and His direction.
    Shalom

  • http://www.crucialencounter.com Andy McMahon

    Charlie,

    Thank you for your prayers. It has been amazing to see the support the “blogosphere” has offered.

    Thanks again!