Oprah Gets A Surprise

Much to her surprise, Oprah was contacted by a woman who believed they were half-sisters.  It didn't take long to verify that was correct.  Oprah's mother had put her children up for adoption. Ironically, two of them grew up to be called Patricia.  One was a tabloid mess because of her drug problems, but this Patricia is on a better road.  Oprah says she is what Patricia would have been free of the drug problems, a nod to a sister she supported and loved.

Oprah choked up a little bit because this sister didn't go to the press, or try to sell the story.  She was loyal and considerate to Oprah's needs, and that is something that is rare to find.  Oprah's generosity has backfired frequently, with people going to tabloids or selling insider information about the daytime talk show hostess.

It's a good story, and as always, Oprah handled it with class.