Garden of Hope
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Great to know that you are still out there, Tamara and in the process. Keep us posted and good luck for a worry-free wait.
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Sounds like Noah has some insider information!! Congratulations.
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Enjoy your little secret, Tricia. We'll all wait patiently for the BIG NEWS!!!! Congratulations on whatever is making you smile so big!
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I believe some of the people who wrote recommendations made me a copy to have, but not everyone.
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Glad to know it's not just reserved for us, the single moms of the forum!
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Sabrina,
I have felt exactly like that. I love being a single mom except when the car isn't running right, the lawn mower won't start, I have a flat tire, or all my friends are having a great time at a get together and my phone rings and something has happened with Nathan that requires me to leave when I really want to stay. I am SO glad that you posted. I have this picture of you as the 100% perfect mom that never gets frazzled, takes her boys on the coolest adventures/explorations, makes sure they are in church on Sunday and alway use their best manners, never lets their hair go too long between cuts and takes the most awesome photos to document it all! I am in awe of you and frankly am glad to know you do have some of the same feelings I do. I love the idea of the painting party that Heidi mentioned. I bet your church would love to come and help you if you provide food and your beautiful smile. Nathan and I painted one of the bathrooms. It is amazing what a little one can do when they think they are helping! And you have two that would love to pitch in. Oh, and by the way, you are QUEEN of the WORLD in your guy's eyes and that makes it all worthwhile. Don't worry about whining. I know exactly how you feel. Everytime I ever make a comment to my mom she always says, "Well. That's what you wanted." Okay, so that's what I wanted, so...................... Do people ever say that to parents with bio kids that complain? NO. So, feel free to vent here anytime. I frankly and glad to hear it cuz it makes me feel more normal! LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL Love ya, girl!
Jean
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Welcome to Camden's birth grandparents! I think your grandson may have the coolest nursery around. He definately is in cowpoke country, that's for sure. I think it is awesome that you are supportive of the adoption plan and that you are wanting to be involved in your grandson's life. I believe it will benefit everyone in Camden's life, but most of all Camden. Please continue to post so that we can enjoy your wisdom and insights as Camden grows and all the families weave their love around the cutie pie who is the reason for it all, Camden! Congratulations!
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Thank you for the kind and wonderful words, Lisa. They made my day!
:In case you've been wondering.........The reason I've been able to post so much in the last couple days is that Nathan's home sick. My poor baby has strep. He should be good to go tomorrow. Look out La Petite Academy, here he comes!!
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I think every parent envisions "the perfect" baby. No one goes into parenting thinking, I think I'd like to have a child with this problem and that problem. Of course one thinks, well if my child has this or that, this is what I'd do. Desiring a perfect child is natural. Perfect is a relative term. One child who is perfect for one family would not be considered so in another. I don't think it is exclusive to adoptive situations. I think it's part of the parenting/preparenting process. We've all had philosophical discussions in which we try and say what we would do in this case or that case. Truth is no one knows until they are there.
Interestingly enough, on my application I did not check the AA box. I checked pretty much everything else. When Kelly asked me about that, I asked her why she asked and told her to "talk to me". She told me of a healthy newborn AA baby boy who was ready to go home. At that point, I knew that I wanted to be a parent and that there was NO WAY I could turn this perfect child down. How could I pass him by? He was what I desired (healthy, newborn, needing a home and a loving mom) And the rest is history. No, some of my family didn't "get it". Yes, I get looks. Do I notice, yes. Do I care, no. Do I recommend it for others. Absolutely, but I also recognize it isn't for everyone. Same goes with special needs. Sometimes, we don't know what it is that we need. Good thing God does.
I have a friend who likes to say, "I asked God for perfect children, but he only gave them to perfect parents". I love that. She likes to use that line when parents are complaining about their children. Makes them stop and think.
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Congratulations to the newest Abrazo family!
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Thank you for the good answers to my cry for help! I assumed that his mom (Keith's) had told him that Nathan doesn't have a dad. I did say that he does have a dad. I also probably said less understandable information relating to his dad not being able to take care of Nathan so he joined my family. I was just surprised how unprepared I was for that situation. I guess since after 3 1/2 years that is the first time it has been asked, that was the furthest thing from my mind at that moment.
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Elizabeth noted in the Tweeners thread that Abrazo has worked with some single fathers through the years. It would be interesting to hear about their experience.
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Nathan was snoozing in the back and so missed the whole thing. Probably a good thing as I blundered my way through it. And then, I didn't know whether to mention it to Keith's mom or not. I know she would have felt embarrassed and I'm glad he was comfortable enough to ask me about it. What do the other single mamas think about this?
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Last night as I was driving toward home, the four year old passenger riding in the backseat piped up and made this statement/question. "Nathan doesn't have a dad.?" Now, it really caught me off guard. This little guy has known Nathan and I since Nathan was 8 months old. Nathan has been to his house many times and spends the night there occassionally. This was the first time Keith was coming to spend the night with Nathan and I at our house. This is the first time anyone has asked anything about Nathan. Up to this point I thought I had great answers and thought I was prepared. However, when it happened, I felt like I didn't handle it very well. How do the rest of you handle this question, or have you not heard it?
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Congratulations Mel, Brad, and Brady!!! Can't wait to hear your story, too. Patience is a virtue and you're being blessed for your faith and patience. Congratulations!
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Many, many congratulations to Tonya and Dave on the homecoming of your adorable son, Ashton. He reminds me of my Nathan when he was just a little older than Ashton is now. I can assure you that he was heaven sent and your story pegged the real story to a tee. Congratulations and please continue to post and share photos so we can enjoy watching Ashton grow, too
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Pam,
You are the BEST! Right there with the latest, greatest new photos!!
Thanks!
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Elizabeth, your announcement is very fitting, as they always are. I am in awe of you!
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Congratulations to the newest Mommy and Daddy!
Tina, You're a mommy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Jay, You're a daddy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Happy, happy, joy, joy!! Congratulations!
Can't wait to see the pictures and hear the story!!!!!
And see, it really DOES happen in the blink of an eye your family grows and your lives change forever!
I'm dancing over here!!
Happy, happy, joy, joy!! Happy, happy, joy, joy!! Happy, happy, joy, joy!!
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A mazing statistics from an amazing agency.
B rave birthmoms
R eal open adoption
A ngels on earth
Z en-like peace at the right match
O utstanding people drawn together as a larger extended family
R ight for all members of the adoption triad
O rientation that builds bridges and friendships
C hrist at the center of it all
K eeping the faith no matter how "long" the wait
S trangers no more, families forever
Thanks for the addition to my acrostic, Susan!!
It didn't take long at all, Linda. I'm glad you liked it.
Jean
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A mazing statistics from an amazing agency.
B rave birthmoms
R eal open adoption
A ngels on earth
Z en-like peace at the right match
O utstanding people drawn together as a larger extended family
R ight for all members of the adoption triad
O rientation that builds bridges and friendships
C hrist at the center of it all
K eeping the faith no matter how "long" the wait
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Anybody heard from Texas Leather? I hope she's doing well.
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Fools Crush In is the newest group's name. Can't answer the sleep question.
Can you see me earning more posts toward my chili pepper?
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YIPEE another little one that couldn't wait for his mom and dad to go through orientation! Those little ones have a special place in my heart as that is exactly how my Nathan came to me! Ashton is sooooooooooooo cute!!! Hey, Heidi, are you going to try and come to Camp this summer?
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