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melissamerritt

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  1. Congrats to the newest Mommy and Daddy and many prayers going up to the first mom who made it possible.
  2. Not looking to be an againer again, but that sounds awesome!
  3. What wonderful news for two families!!! Congrats to both new families and may God hold each little one's first family tight in his arms tonight and in the days to come.
  4. I love, love this topic!! Abrazo has been wonderful to us through the years. When we first came to them over seven years ago, we were scared of the whole adoption process, but they encouraged us to learn all we could about adoption. After we adopted Grace Ann we began to look at agencies closer to home. We even worked to get another a well known agency opened in our hometown. During that time, I was afraid we would get shunned etc, but we continued to receive messages of hope and even a few calls with prospective birthmoms. Once we came back home, we were welcomed with open arms. Abrazo was truly wonderful to our son's birthmom before, during and after placement. The girls went the extra mile to show her the love and friendship she needed, which spoke volumes to us. She did not have a lot of support from her friends but the ladies of Abrazo were there for her whatever her final decision might be. I could go on and on about Abrazo and do on many occasions.
  5. Praying for this momma and the two children that she loves. My heart goes out to her and her children.
  6. So happy for this family!! Congrats and enjoy every moment with your little girl!!
  7. While we will miss you around here, we understand. Praying for your daughter as she heals.
  8. Wow two placements in one day! Congrats to Nicole and Raj!!! Praying for both sets of first families tonight.
  9. Huge congratulations!!!!!!! I am so happy for the Steadmans and this little miracle's first family!! What a blessing!! Can't wait to see her and of course Jim, Andrea and big brother Gavin in August!!!
  10. Our insurance company told us they would only cover after placement, but once Jack was born and spent several days in NICU they did end up paying all cost. I called the insurance company as did our HR person. I was amazed that they paid, but very happy!
  11. Welcome leathersfamily!! I live in Martin but come to Jackson to shop etc. We adopted twice through Abrazo and we couldn't be happier. God has blessed us with two beautiful children and two equally amazing birthfamilies.
  12. Congrats Penny and Curtis!!! Enjoy these first few days with Millie and her birthfamily. I can not wait to see her in August!
  13. I received a text today from my best friend who was at the Southern Baptist Convention today. The SBC passed a resolution this morning in support of adoption to encourage it, educate about it and to celebrate it. Read about it here.
  14. So happy for Tara, Eric, baby boy and his sweet first family!!!
  15. YAYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am so happy for this new family!!! P.S. Watt-Word---- Melissa lives realllly close to them!!
  16. Congrats to this newly formed family!! Parenting two kiddos is wonderful!
  17. Mari, I will say it again, you are awesome and I appreciate your willingness to share a glimpse of your life with your forum family.
  18. Congrats Bill and Lori! Prayers for this little one's first family.
  19. Mari, You are such a strong person as is your daughter, it is no wonder your granddaughter is such a fighter! I agree with Elizabeth, I would love to see your writing in Adoptive Family magazine. You truly have a way with words.
  20. I know it must be very hard to write about such hard times, but it helps me as I am sure others to read what you and your daughter went through. Blessings to you and your daughter.
  21. That is all we had to do. We spoke to our son's birthmom in Jan. and our social worker came over about 30 days before Jack was due to be born.
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