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2 families connect 50 years after adoption

From left, Mary Kay Becher, Chris Becher, Marcie Keithley and Mary Michael pose for a picture in Mary Kay Becher's Indianapolis home, Saturday, April 1, 2017. At a young age, Mary's daughter Judy Keithley gave up Chris, who was adopted by Mary Kay and Paul Becher. Ever since, Mary wondered about her grandson's well-being. With the help of her daughter Marcie, the two were able to connect with Chris and his family 50 years after Mary saw him last.
From left, Mary Kay Becher, Chris Becher, Marcie Keithley and Mary Michael pose for a picture in Mary Kay Becher's Indianapolis home, Saturday, April 1, 2017. At a young age, Mary's daughter Judy Keithley gave up Chris, who was adopted by Mary Kay and Paul Becher. Ever since, Mary wondered about her grandson's well-being. With the help of her daughter Marcie, the two were able to connect with Chris and his family 50 years after Mary saw him last.
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Mary Kay Becher chats with Mary Michael after the two met for the first time at Mary Kay Becher's Indianapolis home, Saturday, April 1, 2017. Mary Kay is the adoptive mother of Chris Becher, and Mary is his biological grandmother. Ever since Mary's late daughter Judy had Chris at a young age and gave him up for adoption, Mary has wondered about his well-being.
Mary Kay Becher chats with Mary Michael after the two met for the first time at Mary Kay Becher's Indianapolis home, Saturday, April 1, 2017. Mary Kay is the adoptive mother of Chris Becher, and Mary is his biological grandmother. Ever since Mary's late daughter Judy had Chris at a young age and gave him up for adoption, Mary has wondered about his well-being.
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A photo of Chris Becher's biological mother Judy Keithley, who passed away in 2014, is held by Chris Becher's Adoptive mother Mary Kay Becher at her Indianapolis home, Saturday, April 1, 2017. Mary Michael, Judy's mother, is seen in the background.
A photo of Chris Becher's biological mother Judy Keithley, who passed away in 2014, is held by Chris Becher's Adoptive mother Mary Kay Becher at her Indianapolis home, Saturday, April 1, 2017. Mary Michael, Judy's mother, is seen in the background.
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Mary Kay and Paul Becher with their adopted son, Chris Becher, when he was about three months old.
Mary Kay and Paul Becher with their adopted son, Chris Becher, when he was about three months old.
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Newborn Chris Becher, born September 17, 1966, photographed by his adoptive father Paul Becher.
Newborn Chris Becher, born September 17, 1966, photographed by his adoptive father Paul Becher.
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From left, Chris Becher's biological grandmother Mary Michael meets Chris Becher's adoptive mother Mary Key Becher for the first time at Mary Kay's home, Saturday, April 1, 2017.
From left, Chris Becher's biological grandmother Mary Michael meets Chris Becher's adoptive mother Mary Key Becher for the first time at Mary Kay's home, Saturday, April 1, 2017.
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From left, Judy Keithley, their mother Mary Michael and Marcie Keithley.
From left, Judy Keithley, their mother Mary Michael and Marcie Keithley.
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Mary Kay Becher with her adopted son, Chris Becher, when he was about three months old.
Mary Kay Becher with her adopted son, Chris Becher, when he was about three months old.
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Paul Becher with his adopted son Chris Becher, born September 17, 1966, taken when he was just weeks old.
Paul Becher with his adopted son Chris Becher, born September 17, 1966, taken when he was just weeks old.
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Mary Michael meets her biological son Chris Becher for the first time at her home, on Chris's 50th birthday, September 17, 2016.
Mary Michael meets her biological son Chris Becher for the first time at her home, on Chris's 50th birthday, September 17, 2016.
Photo Provided By Marcie Keithley
In front, Mary Kay Becher holds her son Chris Becher, who was about six weeks old, at a surprise baby shower thrown for her after his adoption in 1966.
In front, Mary Kay Becher holds her son Chris Becher, who was about six weeks old, at a surprise baby shower thrown for her after his adoption in 1966.
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