Garden of Hope

Congratulations to the newest Abrazo family!

Wow, Heidi. You're doing great! What an awesome post. I am so happy for you. Please continue to let us know how it's going. Hugs from Nathan and me. Jean

WOWIE ZOWIE Congratulations to Heidi and her family. We'll be looking forward to hearing all about your adventure and hopefully will be able to see some photos soon, too! Congratulations!

WOW is what I say when I read your posts, too. YOu are an amazing woman as is your daughter, Diana. I'd say the members of your adoption triad are equally blessed. Praise God!

Thank you so much for sharing, Sabrina. I streamlined my expenses toward the end of this year and one of the things I sadly let go were my magazine subscriptions. I always gained support and information when they had single parent articles. There were several comments that I could hear echoing from my past. The comments about "this is what you wanted," when commenting on something that isn't easy has irratated me more than once. I know that the reaction of those close to me would not be very supportive of a second adoption, either. I loved the tips. They make me realize I'm not a "bad" mom just a busy one who cuts corners here and there! Gotta tell you again, Sabrina, you and your boys are a picture of beauty. Just gorgeous! Jean

WOW! Wonderful things are happening at Abrazo! Three children placed with their forever families in two days! Incredible. Congratulations to Susan and Bill and Christine, Mark and Liam. I'm going to hop on over to the other strands to see Susan's announcement. I love the name, Susan and Bill. Bill, it'll be hard to top this year's birthday ever. Enjoy all!

Congratulations Mary Helen and Jim!!!! The first Abrazo Babe of 2006 is your very own precious little girl. As you can see everyone is anxiously awaiting all the details and pictures, too. Congratulations to you!! Jean

Melissa, That's too cool. Grace Ann gets it!

Abrazo is the best place for support and information that I know of and I adopted my son three years ago! I log into the Forum at least once a day and always receive something positive from the time spent. Abrazo is a close knit family that always welcomes new members! Good luck on your journey and keep us posted!!

Congratulations to the newest Abrazo family! Waiting ever so patiently for all the details and sweet pictures sure to follow!

Congratulations to the tinest of peas. Congratulations to the new mommy and daddy!

Martha! I loved the poem. Thank you for being the giving spirit that you are and sharing it with us. The new avitar is also totally awesome!

Congratulations to the newest Abrazo addition! and her proud family!!

Hi Susan, I adopted my son three years ago in October with the excellent, highly professional assistance of Abrazo. I cannot tell you what wonderful and amazing ladies the agency employs and the founder, well, let's just say she is definitely a gift from God to the adoption world. The only thing that no one has mentioned is that Abrazo works with individuals who have documented infertility. All you need to do is have your physician fill out some forms and write a letter to the effect of that and you'll be on your way. I made my first phone call to Abrazo, to get some questions answered, in June of 2002 and my son came home with me Oct. 2, 2002. I highly recommend Abrazo and think if you continue to research and talk to them, you will see that they are the best around. Good luck! Jean

Congratulations Dr. Mom, Katie, Elizabeth, and Mr. Dr. Mom! Now you are a family of four. Four times the love and fun. Congratulations. What a wonderful blessing and early Christmas present!

Hi Tamara, You have come to the right place. I was single (divorced) when I adopted my son, Nathan, through Abrazo three years ago. I spent a decade trying to concieve with my ex husband and lived through a failed adoption plan. Being single/divorced doesn't change the desire in your heart to parent. Many agencies will not work with singles, but not Abrazo. Their goal is to place children in loving homes whether it be with a couple or a single. Sabrina is an awesome resource and I know there are some other singles who have adopted through Abrazo. Just yesterday a single man became a father through the grace of God and the assistance of the Abrazo team. So, take heart. It's not if but when and that goes for singles as well. If you have any questions I'd be more than happy to give you my experience. I can be your own personal cheerleader, too. However, by logging onto this forum, you have just enlisted the entire cheerleading squad. SO...........contact Abrazo and get started if you haven't already! Rah, Rah, Rah.......................not if but when. Go mama, go mama, go mama!!

From one single parent through adoption to another, CONGRATULATIONS! This is such a blessing and what a perfect time to experience it. CONGRATULATIONS!

God bless you and Kristal as you grow and stretch. We all value both your daughter's and your ideas and input. You have a perspective that we adoptive parents do not. That's the really cool thing about open adoption. The openness! Imagine that!! All parties are informed and in a position to understand and appreciate the other's opinion and situation. I hope that Kristal fullfills all her dreams and she gets the job that she most wants and will be best for her. Please let us know how it's going. We're all rooting for both of you.

Congratulations Cath and Shane and Amaya! That's almost record time! We'll all be waiting patiently on the edge of our seats to hear your account of the events that built your family of four and hopefully some pictures to boot. God bless you, your newest addition and your wonderful BP.

Hey Toni, Have you thought about printing out all your posts and making a book for Gracie? I printed out the ones I penned from placement on with Nathan and put them in his life book. Just a thought. You've got some beautiful words and precious memories that she will probably appreciate some day! Congratulations again!

Congratulations, Toni and Joe and birthparents. What a blessing open adoption is for all involved!

Congratulations to the new mommy, daddy and birthmommy. What a blessed event and beginning. We're all anxiously awaiting details and pictures as soon as you have a chance! Congratulations!

OH YES! Sometimes the curve in the road takes you to a destination that is even better than anything you could have imagined!! Blessings to the beautiful, faithful, amazing new mommy and daddy!

Here, here, Sabrina!! Nathan and I are often still at the dinner table when he really should be in bed. It's hard as a single, working mom to juggle it all and have a reasonable schedule. Thank goodness McDonald's has added healthier options like apple slices instead of fries and apple juice instead of soda.

I love dinner time with Nathan. We talk, share a book, eat, and laugh. It's one of my favorite times of the day even if it's only with a sandwich and fruit sometimes.