Nathan Boos had always been aware that he was adopted, but he never could have imagined that his biological father was already a part of his life in an unexpected way. This incredible and touching story reveals how Nathan, who was adopted at birth, was shocked to discover that his coworker was actually his biological dad!
Just think about it for a moment. We spend a significant amount of time, over forty hours a week, with our coworkers, and sometimes they start to feel like an extension of our family. But in Nathan’s case, his coworker turned out to be much more than that—they shared the same bloodline.
“I grew up knowing I was adopted, but it never occurred to me that I would ever find my birth parents,” Nathan shared. His adoptive parents had showered him with love, and he never felt the need to ask about his biological parents. Likewise, his parents never felt the urge to disclose the identity of his birth parents because, well…he never asked!
However, one day, when Nathan’s mother paid him a visit, something extraordinary caught her attention. While they were browsing Facebook together, a familiar name and profile appeared in Nathan’s list of friends. She was astounded to discover that Nathan was already friends with his biological father on Facebook, and what made it even more unbelievable was the fact that they both worked for the same trucking company. What were the chances?
Usually, when children are adopted, they often move away to live with their adoptive families in different cities, states, or even countries. But that wasn’t the case for Nathan. When he was placed for adoption, his birth mother had chosen his adoptive parents right there in the same city. She had intentionally withheld the identity of Nathan’s biological father.
Not only did Nathan find out that he was connected with his father on Facebook, but he also learned that they had been friends for two whole years without even realizing their true relationship. It turned out that they both worked for Rock Solid Transport, a trucking company in Chippewa Falls. After the initial shock wore off, Nathan reached out to his biological father, Bob Degaro. And interestingly, Bob was just as stunned by the revelation as Nathan.
“It’s still kind of surreal. Some days, I’m not sure how to act or what to say. I mean, he is my son, but we didn’t have that typical father-son relationship while he was growing up. We only met through our work,” Bob said, expressing his mix of emotions.
This unexpected reunion led Nathan to question Bob about why he had chosen adoption for him. Bob responded with genuine love and honesty. He explained that he was facing financial struggles and wanted nothing but the best for his child. Bob also acknowledged that he didn’t feel equipped to be a proper father figure and wanted Nathan to have someone he could truly look up to.
What makes this incredible journey of discovering family even more remarkable is the striking resemblance and shared interests between Nathan and Bob. They not only have a passion for driving trucks but also work for the same company. Moreover, their mannerisms are surprisingly similar.
The pair doesn’t take their newfound connection for granted and makes sure to spend quality time together whenever possible. They are thrilled to nurture their existing friendship and transform it into a genuine family relationship. This heartwarming story showcases the extraordinary ways in which life unfolds. It’s comforting to know that God weaves our family narratives into beautiful stories, and for Nathan, it’s an incredible tale of love from both his adoptive and biological parents, who wanted nothing but the best for him.
