What Happened After the Show: Betty, Linda & Johanna

The Situation Then: Betty, Linda & Johanna first appeared on “Holiday Apologies” on December 16, 2004. Johanna lamented the fact that her reunion with her biological sisters after 40 years of searching wasn’t exactly what she’d anticipated. Though Johanna had eagerly hoped to become part of her new family, Linda told her that she was not welcome at last year’s Christmas celebration. In Linda’s eyes, Christmas is a close-knit tradition meant to be celebrated with family and she wasn’t sure how Johanna would be received.

For this year’s Christmas celebration, Johanna had implored Linda to change her mind with little luck. After an emotional talk onstage, Johanna accepted Linda’s offer to visit for Christmas Eve as a compromise.

The Situation Now: The three sisters spent Christmas Eve at Linda’s home with the extended family. All of them say it was a wonderful experience and a good stepping stone to future family togetherness. Video Clip: Watch their account of why the Christmas celebration was so special. Johanna says she feels much happier and that the opportunity to spend the holidays with her new sisters was a "blessing."