I've always told hubby how I've always wanted to go to Spain and look up my relatives there. I have a whole family over there and some have come to California to meet us. He remided me that they may not be that friendly, after all there must be a reason why grandpa left them.
Well, I think there must be some truth to that statement. My brother was so snippy to me right now on the phone reagrding my mother. I know why I live in Virginia. Gee, it must be hard to be arrogant and stuipd at the same time? HA! HA! HA! HA!
Very wise words. My dad ran away from home at 14 and went to work, did very well for himself, rarely mentioned his family. Then last year, I found all his relatives on geneaology website, they had been looking for me. Online group hug. Went to a reunion. Now I know why my dad left. LOL. The only one I like is my daughter's age and gay....but he's smart and funny, the rest are terminally dull.
You'll be fine, especially with those new roots and pearls. Keep smiling and rise above pettiness. You've got tons of support here...we're all on your side.