28 Years After Adopting Girl That No One Wanted, He Finds Out The Truth About Her Past

At the age of 44, Dale Jefferson from St. Cloud, Minnesota was given the opportunity to adopt 6-year-old Lise Barber, a foster kid that no one else seemed to want.

Despite the uncertainty surrounding the situation, Dale didn’t think twice and seized the opportunity, believing it to be his only chance to have a child.

However, it would take him almost three decades to unravel the heartbreaking circumstances that led to her arrival in his life.

What’s Going On Here?

The police were the ones who ultimately let Dale know about the situation. When they arrived at his door, he was completely oblivious as to what was going on. He hadn’t even considered the possibility that it had anything to do with his adopted daughter.

When the police made him aware that their visit was in relation to Lise, Dale was taken aback; he hadn’t heard from her in 16 years, so it was a shock to be informed by the authorities that she was the reason for their visit.

The Painful Truth

The police took a seat with Dale and began to explain the strange circumstances. After only being given a brief overview of the situation, the elderly man was filled with tears and was unable to speak.

His feelings of sorrow and shock were evident, as he suddenly realized what had been hidden from him concerning his adopted daughter. It was an upsetting revelation, one that he would have rather remained secret.

One Last Chance

Dale was crushed by the news he received–so he decided to ask to speak with Lise one final time. The authorities were understanding and accommodating, and they agreed to arrange a meeting between Dale and Lise so they could communicate, get some closure, and find out the truth.

Dale believed that he deserved that much.

What had Lise been keeping from Dale? Was it related to the reason why no one wanted to adopt her? And why did it take nearly 30 years for all of the information to eventually be revealed?

Dream Come True

When Dale’s dream of being a father was eventually fulfilled, it was a momentous occasion that he had been longing for since he was young. Despite the difficulties of being a parent, he was eager to jump into the role, as he was aware that a family was something he had been missing.