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Jim and Carine

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  1. Abrazo sure knows how to turn that frown upside-down. Congratulations!
  2. Wonderful! Congratulations and big hugs.
  3. I read Elizabeth's post wrong. I does not say that about camp. But I can hope for it!
  4. WONDERFUL!!!!!! We are so proud of all of you. A new super sized family is formed. I can't believe everyone will be at camp. How exciting!
  5. I can't help but laugh at some of the things people say. But it is more of a laugh-gasp. I can't say much though because i knew nothing about adoption before we got involved with Abrazo. Gosh, I hope I never said anything as ignorant as that. Now, I try to teach people about the positive aspects of adoption and open adoption. As for looking like your adoptive parents - I believe that the children pick up the mannerisms from their parents - and therefore they start to look alike, even if their skin or hair is a little different. A lot of people don't realize that KJ and Benny are adopted even though they are darker than we are. But you know who always does? Hispanic adults. We've had a few people come over and ask if the kids are from Mexico, and ask a lot of questions, etc. I kind of feel like they look at the kids as part of their family, and take an immediate liking to them. (Benny and KJ are both 1/2 hispanic.) I'm embarrassed to say that I like that the kids kind of "match" each other. But it certainly was not a requirement. I do think it will be nice in school, etc to have someone that looks the same. I think the schools in our district are only 1% each for Hispanic, African American, Asian, and American Indian. But I am hoping that will change as the kids get older!!!!!
  6. Wonderful news! Welcome little man. Thoughts and prayers are with the birthfamily.
  7. Congratulations! Such a special Mother's day. May time, open communication and God's love heal the hearts of those that will miss him so dearly.
  8. Lord, please bless this child and his birthmother. If only we lived in Texas, had a current homestudy, and went to church a little more often... we would sure welcome this extra special boy into our lives. I hope someone else can find it in their hearts to hold him tight and call him their own.
  9. Elizabeth, where in WI do the Sweeneys live?
  10. This is just so tragic. Something that could happen to anyone of us in the Abrazo family. My heart goes out to Mike and Gabi. May the lord keep them strong as they pass through the next fews days.
  11. Pete and Joanne, How wonderful. Little Anthony will love it here in Wisconsin. Please let us know if you need anything. We are up in the Port often. Once he grows a little bigger, we'd love to meet you as part of our Abrazo family. Congratulations! Carine, Jim, Kimmy Jo and Benny Krull
  12. Why is it that I want to help every baby in need? Even when it is not really appropritate. I still think about a dwarf boy from a few years ago that was written about in this thread. I wanted to help him, but didn't and it bothers me. Did he find a loving home? Is he in state care? Could we have made his life better? The movie "The Blindside" is proof again that a little bit of love can change the world. I'll pray for these children and thier birthfamilies. Please help them find a home.
  13. I am just shocked that there are not more couples lined up at the door. Although the people that I do know that are interested, are held back by finances. It is so sad. I know there are tax rebates, but that does not cover nearly enough for those that don't have much of a savings. Maybe someday I can work out some sort of scholarship program. Is there any other financial aid for parents?
  14. Amazing how things work out. May god bless everyone. Wait...he already has.
  15. May god bless everyone! Moments like this are what life is all about.
  16. And that's the Power of Adoption! God Bless.
  17. What a blessing that she took the time to send the note. Fifteen years - amazing!
  18. Wow. What a beautiful post Elizabeth. We are so blessed to have found our Baby Bluebird Benny. All it took was one afternoon with our little man to make all of our previous challenges melt away.
  19. So sad. Life is precious. Sending all our prayers.
  20. Excited to be part of 1st n 10!

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