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  4. Growing Spiritual Children

    in Abrazo's Chapel Potluck

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    Yesterday when I was getting my daily dose of "what's new today" on the forum, Catherine was looking over my shoulder as she noticed some of the new avatars. She remarked, "I can't believe that all these kids are adopted!" I said, "Yes, and aren't they beautiful? I think these are the most beautiful kids in the whole world!"

    Catherine thought about that for a moment, then replied "That's because we are all a GIFT FROM GOD!"

    As I reflected upon her insight, I thought about the various ways in which gifts are received. Some gifts come at expected times, such as Christmas or birthdays or Valentine's Day. Sometimes gifts come at unexpected times, and we are not as prepared to receive those gifts. And sometimes when we are expecting to receive a gift, it doesn't arrive at all, to great disappointment and sadness.

    I am so thankful for the gift our family received!

    AMEN Catherine!!!!

  15. NEW PARENTS NEEDED!

    in Looking to Adopt

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    I do wish that placing expectant parents would be able to look at many different sides. If Bart and I had been in this position to adopt 10 yrs ago I know we would have been fine at it but we were also very involved in growing our careers and we would not have had the luxury of staying home with her. We were also both pretty stressed about careers and so many other things that you think you have to worry about at that age (early 30's). Now we know we can relax and SHE is our priority. PERIOD. We don't have to have all the stuff. We don't stress about the small things. We live each day for our family. I'm on a rant now but it works for our family. Maybe Bart and I were just late bloomers? :lol: But I'm hoping she will keep us young!

    I love being a stay a home mama. Donna, it's well said..... the luxury of this life is so worth it.

  17. Picking & Choosing

    in Looking to Adopt

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    As Glenn & I did 5+ years of fertility treatments, I often said, one day you will be able to order up a child how you liked it, just like a drive up window. Often I told him to look around the waiting room, b/c if they mix his swimmers up with others waiting there our child could look like them. We often laugh about this.

    But, with much prayer, I know Ty was ordained to be in our home. And what I see is traits of a beautiful bp. Shauna refers to the father's looks as Ty is getting older. Our children are GOD'S children.

    Great topic to think about.

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