TWENTY - the GOOD, the BAD & the UGLY (truth hurts)

Retouched photo of mom by "Random Acts of Kindness" group on FB

The Pendulum swing of "Hopeful to Hopeless"

As mom's 87th Birthday became closer, my sense of urgency to find her reared it's ugly head. I again started pestering people of what they remembered about her (when did you last see her, where did she live, did your parents mention Anything about what she was doing etc) One of those people suggested a great idea....why don't I find someone willing to run her name in the U.S. data base...maybe there is something about her there! 

WOW why didn't I think of that!

Once I found someone to run her name, I was on Pins and Needles. Somewhere in the back of my mind I assumed Suddenly she would be found. Maybe a little old lady in a home with dementia, or even better a really nice retirement home in Florida. I couldn't help but have butterflies for the few days waiting to hear back. I warned hubby that IF she was found, I was flying out there ASAP to see her. And of course "Brother Steve" would accompany me to meet his mom!

Another CLOSED door

Well it didn't take long to be shot down by a burning inferno of Realty. Mom did NOT show up AT ALL, no matter how far back he looked. I was told that she was Most likely DEAD, and I should try to find out for sure using the SSID. When I explained that I was told I would need a death Certificate to get the SS#....and to get a SS# I need the Death certificate. I'm in a NO WIN situation.

It was suggested that I go State by State asking if there is a death certificate for her. "Some" states might do a search for free, while others would charge for the search. My worry is the fact that I don't know her last name or if she had remarried. Being in the "Great White North" prevents me easy access to all the USA has to offer for searching. He then suggested I could possibly find her if I take a trip to the Largest Genealogical Library of the world in Salt Lake City.

Working on my FACT Collecting

So that is what I'm "Hoping" to do this year. I already warned hubby that it's happening (I hope) My 1st 6 months searching for mom, I met LOU in a Search Group on Facebook. Lou went to the LDS Library in Salt Lake City last year. She prompted me to get a list of all the major facts and have detailed notes. Arrange to have an LDS helper booked Before I get to Salt Lake City....and she offered to meet up with me to get me started once I'm there. I couldn't ask for a Nicer Angel. 

I am going to Push ahead with plans for the LDS Library. I have already checked out flights, hotels and transportation. I MUST follow this thru to the end. Seems like this is my Last hope for success. My Recently found BROTHER STEVE turns 70 in 2020...so that is the NEW Deadline to 
"FIND LENORA JENNINGS"!!!!