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PTL!!!!

Praise ---what a special Christmas for the "Coo" family

Yipee for Caleb! May you have a wonderful holiday holding that sweet baby!!!

Oh what JOY!!!

Jada- This is a good question. We have a border collie and told our sw that she may need to warm up to her. Well, she did and let me tell you that even putting the dog outside dog was like trying to come in. So, we brought her in and during the first visit we had to hold her almost like a baby to settle her. We passed and she noted how we talked to the border collie as good/future parenting techniques. I hope that helps. Best of luck and look forward in your journey to fostering/adopting.

Praying for new AP's for the New Year!!

Praise to the newest parents in Cooville!!!! Boys ROCK!!!

We had both our RE doctors write up a letter stating that we were indeed IF and patients there. There may be more I just can't remember. Good luck and welcome.

Praying for your daughter's continued health. I too, want to be on a TEAM. That is a goal of mine in the near future.

That is so sweet that Diego is asking for a bro/sis... Hey, Glenn is trying to sell his motorcycle. Does Ernie know of anyone that may want to buy it? He is trying to restore his grandpa's old Ford truck. Anyway, with Ty I feel like 30.... he sure keeps me active!!!

We know that Grace Ann has some real power in those prayers, Melissa!!! I think, this would be a great group. Sign me up... I may need Grace Ann to pray for my hubby. He's an only child... I have a total of 5 bro/sis!! I want to do this again .... like sooner than later. I want to be a mommy prior to 40; I'm 39!!!

First of all, Mari, maybe God will lead you to write a book. You have the gift of writing and drawing everyone into the unfolding story of your daughter. Thank you for sharing. I too have a fishers of men bracelet. I hold my "WALK" very special with many Christian communities. I am forever changed. I wear my bracelet daily as a reminder of HIS love for ME and whatever trials comes my way I WILL CHOOSE JOY!!! AMEN!!!

Andy & Jill .... so so happy for your new little girl!!!! God is GOOD ALL the time!!!!

Abrazo you guys are Amazing... 2 for 2 this week and especially for Ric & Teresa...We ARE SO HAPPY for YOU!!

I'm ALL FIRED up about this lil' one. Blessings to Erin & Mark!!!!

Last night I was thinking about these posts while I was watching my daughter and her school perform the play "The Drowsy Shepherd". The overall message of this play is "all is possible with Christ". Anyway, I was sitting next to my husband and I started thinking about our daughter. She was singing her little lungs out loving to perform in front of the entire audience. I started thinking about what was God's will - I see it so clearly now but I wonder why...and here is what I thought about...Maybe God wanted me to cherish moments like these in a different way than others...maybe he wanted me to share with others the joy of open adoption...maybe he wanted us to appreciate different cultures...maybe I am thinking too hard about this...=) God's will was for me to be a mom to 2 wonderful and amazing children...and to help others understand and appreciate the joys of open adoption. I agree. The Bible clearly states that God allows us to go through trials so that after we have endured them in faith, we are then able to help others going through similar trials of their own. I know that I could not have made it through our adoption process without the love and support of my friends here on the Abrazo forum who shared their own strength, hope and experiences with me.have also in turn been given the opportunity to educate several preschool teaching staffs about adoption and how to be more supportive of adoptive families. Every day I look at Jenna, she is so beautiful, and I am amazed that God chose me to be her mother. I am SO blessed to be right where I'm at, no matter what pain it took to get me here! I WANTED TO BUMP THIS POST FOR THOSE 4 FAMILIES THAT HAVE BEEN WAITING SO LONG TO MEET THIER FUTURE FAMILIES & BUNDLES OF CLARITY !!

Welcome to Abrazo, Stephanie

Praying for these precious children that they find a loving home and situation that is for the BEST involved. AMEN!!!!

Elizabeth- Any word on this dear BP and her current situation? Thanks for sharing

Jennifer, I should have known with that beautiful skin you have.... our side of the family is from NC...we have Cherokee blood in our family as well. Praying for all involved in this families next few decisions in the weeks ahead of time.

Praise

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20090729/ap_on_...aby_decapitated Were there signs along the way???

The more and more I hear about this story.... the worst it gets.... the 'animal'-like or 'demonic'-like behavior of this mother is horrific. If only lil' Scotty had had a chance for a future adoptive family. God bless his soul....