Woman finds long-lost Japanese brother on DNA site and says it's 'a miracle'
One woman discovered her long-lost sibling through MyHeritage and described their meeting "as a miracle". Sharon Lovell traced her missing Japanese brother, Akihiko, with assistance from her cousin. "At first, I was in disbelief," Lovell says. "But the evidence seemed undeniable."
She detailed how her father had spent years searching for the child, whom he had fathered during military deployment in Japan, and believed the boy had been placed for adoption. Lovell remembered: "I saw my father cry many times throughout my life, because he couldn't find his child. His soul never found peace in this regard."
Her father passed away in 2003, "still heartbroken" and "after a long struggle with multiple sclerosis", but many years afterwards, in 2022, Lovell and her lost sibling - a brother - discovered each other through her cousin, who had utilised MyHeritage, reports the Mirror.
For those who have experienced similar circumstances or are intrigued about their heritage, there has never been a more opportune moment to take action. For a limited period, the MyHeritage DNA kit costs just £29, down from £79, offering customers over 63% savings. This represents the lowest price the company has ever provided, using this link.
The DNA test from MyHeritage is garnering rave reviews for several reasons. The procedure is straightforward: users take a quick, painless swab from their cheek, send it in the provided pre-paid envelope, and receive their results securely online within a few weeks.
Once the DNA has been analysed, MyHeritage provides users with an in-depth exploration of their ancestry, revealing everything from their ethnic origins to potential DNA matches with unknown relatives. Users also receive a complimentary 30-day trial of the MyHeritage Complete subscription, which provides access to over 36 billion historical records, intelligent tools for building family trees, and DNA matching to connect with distant relatives.
For some other alternatives, shoppers could try Ancestry for prices as low as £79 and it gives detailed insights about family's origins and DNA matches. Another option is Living NDA which is said to be the most detailed ancestry test in the world with one simple cheek swab for £79.
Lovell recounts her emotional first meeting with her brother at the airport, where they rushed to each other, hugged, and kissed. ' "The bond we built felt instant and profound. It's almost like we grew up together - it feels that way, because we're very close," she shares.
In a heartwarming tale of long-lost siblings reunited, a woman has shared her incredible story of finding her brother after being apart for seventy years, with each living on opposite sides of the globe. She credits MyHeritage for making their reunion possible, stating: "It's all so incredible, so remarkable, how we found one another after seven decades of being apart - each one of us on the other side of the world.
"Thanks to MyHeritage being a global platform for family history research, this was possible. You can find what you have been searching for in places you didn't think possible, even in Japan. Every day, there is so much bad news from around the world.
"And here we are giving hope, spreading good news to the world. I see our reunion as a miracle. We make a really good team, my brother and I."
MyHeritage enjoys a commendable 4 out of 5-star rating on Trustpilot, based on over 67,000 reviews. Users have shared mixed feedback, with one person commenting: "MyHeritage is easy to use, with lots of hints. I also have an Ancestry tree as well, and I find they both complement each other."
Another user praised the wealth of information available: "My Heritage is loaded with information to access. Get a DNA test and a whole new ballpark comes into action!".
However, not all experiences were positive, as one individual reported: "Trouble logging in to the system. Time delays of hours or 24 hours. Frustrating."
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