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Buddy Harris found his sisters Linda, left, and Barbara, center, after 25 years
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Albany Christian Church Pastor Buddy Harris was adopted and has been looking for his birth family for the past 25 years

By Jana Barnello
Sunday, July 12, 2009 at 8:19 p.m.

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A local pastor has been searching for his biological family for most of his life, and this weekend he finally found them.

Albany Christian Church Pastor Buddy Harris was adopted and has been looking for his birth family for the past 25 years. His adoptive mother told him he had two sisters, but turns out, Harris has three sisters. They found each other two weeks ago after Harris, an only child growing up, enlisted the help of an online locator.

Harris’ biological mother died in 2001 and until two weeks ago, Harris’ three sisters had no idea he existed. His two older sisters, Barbara Womak and Linda Kemp, traveled to Albany this weekend and met their brother for the first time on Saturday. The youngest sister couldn’t make the trip. 

“It’s like, ‘Am I dreaming?’ It’s like one of those things, you look so long and you have the answer and it’s like I can’t believe it. You still think you should be reaching for it,” Harris said.

The newfound family plans to stay in touch.

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Welcome to the family

Posted by Shane Stevens, Michigan - Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 5:45 p.m.

Wow this is awesome, to have another uncle. Thankyou for finding us. The Fox news part was so awesome, what a great feeling. We cant wait to meet you and talk to you. Love Shane & Family ( Barbs son).

Welcome to the Family

Posted by Shane Stevens, Michigan - Wednesday, July 15, 2009 at 5:38 p.m.

Wow this awesome, To have another uncle. Thankyou for finding us. We cant wait to meet you! The Fox news part was so awesome, what a great feeling! Hopefully we will see you soon. Shane & family (Barbs son).

Your nephew and family

Posted by Brad Stevens, NC - Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 10:45 p.m.

Uncle Buddy, I am so glad you have reunited with the family. Mom (Barb) called me and told me about you and the reunion this weekend. Can't wait to meet to you.

Brad

WOW!

Posted by Apryl Cowper, Albany Christian Church member - Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 9:07 p.m.

In the words of Buddy himself WOW! It is amazing to see that God worked a miracle to help you find your family! I am so glad FOX ran the story so we could have good news on the news!

Apryl Cowper

Thank you

Posted by Barbara Womack, West Palm Beach Florida - Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 7:57 p.m.

Thanks to Fox news for doing such a great job on our story.

Thank you

Posted by Barbara Womack, West Palm Beach Florida - Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 7:56 p.m.

Thanks to Fox news for doing such a great job on our story.

Wonderful news

Posted by Mick LaBounty, Bristol, TN - Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 4:47 p.m.


Buddy, I am so happy for you and your 3 sisters
Miracles do exsist

Mick

There truly is a God

Posted by Haley Vann, Attend Albany Christian Chruch - Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 11:35 a.m.

God can bring the best out of life.
This is a great miricale that Mr. Buddy found his sisters.


WOW!

Sister

Posted by Linda Kemp, Port St Lucie, FL - Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 8:46 a.m.

Jana did such a great job in telling our story. We are so thrilled to have such an amazing new family.

Hooray

Posted by Shay Blakemore, Raleigh, NC - Monday, July 13, 2009 at 10:49 p.m.

So happy for you all! It couldn't have happened to a better man! Buddy, you are the best!

Congratulations!

Posted by Erin and Jeff Cassel, Wilmington, Delaware - Monday, July 13, 2009 at 8:58 p.m.

Sounds like the weekend was fantastic. Excellent story! The video was so fun to watch! Your sisters were right when they said they couldn't have picked a better brother. :)

Buddy Harris family reunion

Posted by Barb and Bob Johnson, Winter Springs, FL - Monday, July 13, 2009 at 7:24 p.m.

We are so happy that you have found your family. Wish we could have been in Albany last Sunday. We send you all our love.

friend

Posted by Alyssa Jumento, albany - Monday, July 13, 2009 at 5:58 p.m.

This is a cool story, I am happy for you Buddy.

Welcome Buddy!

Posted by Ginger Miller, Coral Springs,FL - Monday, July 13, 2009 at 5:36 p.m.

Linda couldn't wait, and called me from the road so I could watch the video on the wewbsite. T'm so glad you found us. Welcome to the "rest" of your family, from your "new" Aunt Ginger.

Fantastic news!!

Posted by Sally Chandler, Lanett, Al. - Monday, July 13, 2009 at 4:25 p.m.

Buddy, That is great you found your sisters!!! There's nothing like family!! Enjoy them while you can now!! Take care!! Sally Chandler

FANTASTIC!!!!

Posted by Chad Bailey, Auburn - Monday, July 13, 2009 at 3:23 p.m.

Buddy,
We are so HAPPY for you and your sisters to be able to reunite like this. My family and I are just tickled to death and proud for you. It is truly an amazing story. God Bless!

Chad

What a wonderfuly story!!!

Posted by Henry Kan, Tallahassee, FL - Monday, July 13, 2009 at 1:05 p.m.

Thank you, WFXL Fox 31, for doing a great job on this story. Buddy is one of the best men I know. I'm so glad for him and his newfound family!!!

Buddy's wife

Posted by Tonya Harris, Albany GA - Monday, July 13, 2009 at 11:29 a.m.

Thank you so much for doing this story!!!
Fox news did an outstanding job. We love this reporter -- she handled everything very well. Thank you.

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