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  1. I am very excited that the church we attend is starting a sermon series on this very topic this Sunday. Ollie sounds like such a sweet boy. I hope Boo-Boo Kitty gets better soon.
  2. Someone today at work told me that, 'Alexander could be my real son, since we look so much a like'. I never really know how to handle that because it has happened a few times but never with the 'real parent' comment. Anyway, I said I think he favors his Birth-Mother and By The Way I am his real parent. Of course, they then proceed to just dig themselves deeper and I told them to just let it go. Geez........
  3. Mari, When I used to travel 10 days out of the month for work, I would listen to books on CD all of the time. I loved it! For the last 2 years I have been in a office environment so I do not get to listed to that many any more. I was given a Kindle for my birthday last April. I have yet to download any books as I am still trying to work my way through some books I have had since Christmas. Thanks for all of the tips! Leah x
  4. Mari, Thanks. I usually purchase books but I have decided to try to start utilizing the library. There is a nice one not too far from us. I have watched Super Soul Sunday a few times when the topic is of interest. It has been good. L x
  5. I need to read this book. I think I will see if they have it at the library.
  6. Hi- Also, your social worker might require a family reference. Our's did and my dad was more than happy to write us a beautiful letter.
  7. Monica, I was hoping to chat with you about it when we actually get to meet up. Let's shoot for September.
  8. Marjory, Thanks for your overview. I think we have decided to see it now. We are just waiting for it to make it to DVD.
  9. Congratulations to the newest family of 3!!!
  10. Elizabeth, I actually posted in the movie part of the forum about this movie. If anyone was going to go see it. Kevin and I discussed it the other day. He does not know if he could see it at the cinema, similiar to me, as we both think we would cry a great deal in it. Last night at church during our movie night at our adoption ministry we watched Meet the Robinsons. We both cried at the end. It was a powerful message about family and it came in the form of a animated movie. Kevin and I grieved our infertility in different ways. I think because I was the one who could not produce healthy eggs I blamed myself. Kevin blamed himself because of the medical care I received in Scotland. We had to stop blaming ourselves, so we went to couseling seperately and together and in a lot of ways we healed just through a lot of communication. The other day you mentioned in a thread that adoption does not replace infertility and you are right it does not. Adoption is wonderful but it comes with a lot of responsibilities if it is done correctly. I think more responsibiliity than if you have a biological child but that is just me. I had wanted to adopt since I was a child. I even asked Kevin on our first date how he felt about adoption. He said he thought it was wonderful, so I knew I had a good one! I admit that one of the desires for my child was for them to be good at math and to also be tidy. Silly but true. Hence one of the reasons I married a engineer. I struggled so hard with math growing up and of course, God has gotten the last laugh because a majority of my day is spent doing math but I digress. I think I worry about Alexander like any other parent. I worry about bullies, his first time his heart is broken and if he will struggle in school. I do worry about when he has questions about his biological dad and if M-I or us will be able to answer them. I am not too sure if surrogacy is popping up because of biological control or just about control period. IVF, Surrogacy and IUI will give you a certain amount of being able to control a situation. You know when you will take your shots/medicine, you know when you will have to go to the doctor, you know what the costs are, you know that at the end of the cycle you will have a answer. Adoption is a lesson in giving up control and having a lot of faith, hope and love, I think.
  11. I just saw Mirabella's picture on the forum. I love the picture!
  12. Congrats to the newest family of 3!!! I could not be happier for y'all! And the name Mirabella is gorgeous!
  13. Ryan and Becky, Congrats on becoming a family of 3!
  14. Congrats to the newest family of 3!
  15. Not too sure about the CPR. It was not required by Abrazo last year but it might be now. As Melissa stated, it would. Be a great homework assignment. Is it required in your state prior to adopting?
  16. “Presumptuous promises-If our promise to others is birthed out of pride or arrogance, it is sin, and will only bring a harvest of pain. Any promise we make and do not fulfill can stumble one of God’s precious ones, bringing reproach to Jesus’ name. Forgiveness and restitution must be asked and made. The choice is ours to make, choose wisely.” That passage is amazing. Thanks for sharing.
  17. We Skype with our families in the UK at least once or twice a month. We just Skyped with on Sunday to wish our nephews a Happy 3rd Birthday. They get so excited when they get to see us and I love being able to chat and see them.
  18. Both of those books are great reads. I think it is wonderful that y'all are getting prepared for a wonderful journey!
  19. Leslie, I love Guitar Hero!
  20. What a beautiful quote. I am going to share this with our adoption ministry group at our next meeting.
  21. I love your sign in name. Congrats on sending in your application. We are looking forward to following your journey.
  22. Susan, Thanks for the post. I'm so glad they were able to meet and spend time together.
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