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I had the all-time worst thing said to me-"What did you do as a teenager that made God so mad that he won't let you get pregnant?" Another thing- "If you didn't think about it so much, you might get pregnant."

Sabrina, What a beautiful poem. I can just hear Maya Angelou voice as I read it.

Congrats to the newest little sweet peas and to their proud Mommy, Daddy and big brother!

What a blessing!!! Enjoy your new little buddy Mommy and Daddy!

Grace Ann calls her birthmommy Mommy Monica. Just today someone commented about her hair and Grace Ann said "I get my pretty hair from my Mommy Monica, I lived in her belly!" She then pointed at me and said" This is my Mommy Mommy, her belly is broken!"

Congrats David and Natalee!! Give that sweet little one a few extra kisses from all his friends back home in TN.

My thoughts and prayers go out to all the family and friends that Mike has left behind.

Congrats Dr. Mom and family!!!!

Congrats to the newest family!!!!!!

I am so happy to read this post!!! Enjoy every moment with your little Gracie!

Congratulation to all the newest parents of future Vols. Keep it up and we will have a team before long!!! Go Vols!! Go Abrazo!!

Hi Alyssa, I would contact Abrazo. The girls there can help you with talking to your mom about adoption. We adopted our little girl almost three years ago. Our birthmom's Mother was very against adoption of any kind for her granddaughter. Abrazo invited her to come to the birthparent support group. After the meeting Abrazo sat down with her to help answer ALL the questions that she had about open adoption. My husband and I were matched a week later with our wonderful birthmom. I can't say that our daughter's birthgrandmother was ever thrilled about the fact that her grandbaby was going to be adopted and raised in TN, but she has come to see that Grace Ann is loved and taken care of(spoiled ). I hope you connact Abrazo and let them help you. They are wonderful! You will be in my prayers. Melissa P.S. I am glad that you are safe and sound and away from Rita's path.

Chris and Amanda, I am so excited for you guys!!!! Enjoy every moment with your sweet little baby!!!! Can't wait to see pictures!!

Sabrina, I agree with everyone else, please stay !

mom2b, I am glad that you and your family are safe. My prayers go out to you and your family and the many others who are affected by this awful hurricane.

Congratulations to all of you!!!! Your long-awaited dream of a little girl has come true!!!!!! Enjoy every moment, you deserve it!

How wonderful for all of you!!!! Can't wait to see some pictures!!!

Susan, That sounds like an awesome business!! I'm sure the kids love it!

We were told about Abrazo by a friend who knew someone who adopted their son through Abrazo a year earlier. Come to find out Chris went to school with the girl and had known her all his school years. She went on to do our homestudy a month later. Grace Ann was born eight months later!

I am not Elizabeth, but Grace Ann has several siblings. We send her siblings birthday cards and we try to call them on their b-day as well. Now that Grace Ann is getting more verbal she will talk to them when I call her birthparents. It is so funny to watch Grace Ann as she talks to them. She gets the biggest smile on her face as she tells each one of them "hello" and calls them by name. After she gets through talking to one they pass the phone to the next in line then sometimes they start all over again! They love to hear their little Hispanic sister with a Southern accent.

Jean, I remember sitting at the table with Dana and Glenn as they talked about you with Ruth. It is hard to believe that was a mere 3 years ago!

There have been many times that God was leading me, but the most recent is what I think of most often. When we were going through our fertility treatments I felt all along that God was telling me to adopt. It was so strong one time that I actually thought someone was in my ear whispering to me. I knew at that point that the treatments were not going to work. It wasn't a surprise to God that I couldn't get pregnant. He knew long before I was ever born that adoption was the path for me. Of course I have to keep reminding myself that God wants to help me find my way in the little things in life, but that is where it gets hard for me. Letting go and letting God. It is truly amazing that when I do give up the control God never leads me astray.

Marjory, Congratulations on your little Maid of Cotton!!! Hug her and kiss her all the time, because it won't be long until she tells you that you kiss her way too much ! I would love to get together and visit with area Abrazo families!! Elizabeth posted something awhile back about mini reunions. I look and try to find it.

Marcelo and Claudia, Congratulations!!! I know you both are in heaven! Post pictures soon.