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  1. Baby Announcements 2005

    in New Arrivals

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    Make no mistake about it; for all the beauty and excitement and sweetness of the journey, birthing a family through adoption entails just as much apprehension,  uncertainty, pain and hallway pacing as birthing a baby. (Just without the benefit of anesthesia!) You sweat, you groan, you cry... and just when you think you can endure no more, the moment comes and the miracle arrives and you marvel at this perfect little person who has suddenly joined your family and changed your lives forever. So it was for our newest parents, the most prolific of forum members, who are also beloved members of the PeaBiscuits (5/05)! They weren't initially sure they had the patience to wait for a baby not due right away, but they've proven their mettle, and now they've got one gorgeous baby daughter to show for it!

    Blessings on this new family, and on the faithful birthfamily who made it all possible.

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    CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!

    Enjoy your little pink bundle of joy. biggrin.gifbiggrin.gifbiggrin.gif

  2. My Son/Daughter Is Adopting!

    in The Family Room

    Posted · Edited by Mathews

    I would have to agree with Elizabeth on all the above. In our situation, we did not have to option of family visiting as we live in the State of Ohio, but if we had, we would have declined the opportunity. During the first few days, you as adoptive parents and your birthmother go through so many emotions. It is a special time for just your immediate family to spend time with your birthmother in my opinion. Your extended family can be there for you when you return home or are waiting for Interstate Compact to be completed (if you live outside of Texas). Just my thoughts.... cool.gif

  4. Financing An Adoption

    in Looking to Adopt

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    This is all knew to me!  I wish I would have seen this posting prior to us going through the process.  We could of had more people involved in helping us rather than us doing it ourselves.  At least now I have ideas for the future.

    Grants!  Who would have known.  I did look into it, but everything looked like it was based around salaries and taxes. I should have looked into it more.

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    Hi everyone, our family did receive two grants for our second adoption. Here is a weblink regarding adoption grant programs.

    http://www.angelfire.com/journal/adoptionh...elp.html#GRANTS

    You really have to do your homework, but believe me, it is truly worth the time and effort. If you want more specific information, PM me and I will be happy to answer questions. One more thought, when requesting applications, ask up front if the adoption grant program supports domestic/international adoptions. Some only support international adoption programs, but I do know that Feng LiLi and Gift of Adoption do sponser both. Kim Mathews biggrin.gif

  10. Financing An Adoption

    in Looking to Adopt

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    You might want to try these agencies that help families by giving you funds in the manner of Grants.  Below I have linked the websites.  We received help from both of these and have found them to be very reliable agencies to use.  There is no "payback" on these grants.

    www.jsw-adoption.org           www.ggam.org

    You might want to check into this one also.  I don't know anyone who has received funds from them, but as I always say, it doesn't hurt to look into possibilities.  www.homestead.com/brightfutures  If I can be of further

    assistance, just email.  Have a great day. Kim :)

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