I was the result of a one-night stand, but I could not have asked for a better or more loving mom. She worked two jobs as a single parent to raise me and never once complained. Shortly after my 16th birthday, I was diagnosed with a rare blood disease and the doctor thought it would be helpful to know the family medical history to figure out the best means of treatment.
My mom had a first name, approximate age, and high school of my father. Two investigative firms from the yellow pages racked up bills of $1,800 and then a close friend of my mom’s referred George Scheld. I remember we were not going to do it a third time but decided at the last minute. In three days, George Scheld was able to locate my father and arrange for a private meeting. I found out he is married and I have two brothers and a sister.
My father chose to tell his family, and my mom and I have been accepted at every family function and holiday. It has been an amazing unexpected journey and they have all been part of my life for 14 years. I just turned 30 and both my mom and dad walked me down the aisle at my wedding last week. I can honestly say George Scheld changed my life and I recently found out his total bill was $208.00, nine times less than firms who found nothing.
- Theresa T.