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  5. A Birth Grandmother's Role

    in BirthGrandparents & Important Others

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    “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.

  6. A Birth Grandmother's Role

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    Thank you for all the nice comments.. My angel girl is a beauty, if I do say so myself. :D It’s hard to imagine this little active 3 year old only weighed a mere 2.5 lbs @ birth, though I don’t really need to go back and see those pictures to remember, I have it imprinted in my mind from the second she was born. It is an amazing God given grace to see her grow, be active and healthy from those rough beginnings.

    I’m at times concerned with posting pictures of our visits, because I know there are several firtmoms/families that do not have this opportunity with their child/loved one. And there are aparents who want and wish for this, but their child's first family may not be at that point. Maybe these pictures of our blended family will help other aparents who may be struggling with accepting a true open adoption know that these interactions with their child’s first families are not a bad thing. Or for those first moms/families that may not be sure of spending time with their child and his/her parents, may they be given a ray of hope that it is very rewarding. The memories, bond and interactions created are forever imprinted footsteps in not only your memory and heart, but in your child’s. We are truly blessed and grateful to be where/and whom we are, to have the extended family we have is a great gift from God whose value, acceptance of us and generosity with their child is immeasurable.

    Wishing you all a very safe and happy 4th…

    Thank you so much for your wise insight. Happy 4th!

  8. Try Skype!

    in The Family Room

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    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.

  9. APPLICATION

    in Looking to Adopt

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    While we are waiting, we are heeding the advice we've seen posted over & over...read then do some more reading. While one of us is reading the "Dear Birthmother" book, the other is reading "The Open Adoption Experience."

    So many people have said that the days can actually fly by, so if we are lucky enough to be included in the Abrazo family, we want to be as prepared as we can.

    Both of those books are great reads. I think it is wonderful that y'all are getting prepared for a wonderful journey!

  11. Suggested reading

    in Looking to Adopt

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    This isn't suggested reading, but a quote I came across recently and wanted to share, and this seems like the most logical thread in which to post it. In reading something for my book group last month, I came across this quote by the late writer John Dunne, from an essay he wrote called "Quintana," about his adopted daughter:

    "All parents realize, or should realize, that children are not possessions, but are only lent to us, angel boarders, as it were. Adoptive parents realize this earlier and perhaps more poignantly than others."

    I've had several friends who have adopted children describe to me having this precise realization very early on. Seems like an important thought for all parents to bear in mind, so I thought I'd share it.

    What a beautiful quote. I am going to share this with our adoption ministry group at our next meeting.

  12. APPLICATION

    in Looking to Adopt

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    We just sent in our application, so now it's pins & needles time for the next little while.

    It seems like each form is kind of like clearing a hurdle in a race. Sure, hurdles aren't a cakewalk, but with each hurdle jumped a wonderful Finish Line comes closer & closer into view!

    I love your sign in name. Congrats on sending in your application. We are looking forward to following your journey.

  14. Honoring Birth Siblings

    in BirthGrandparents & Important Others

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    You're not prying at all. Joshua knew about her (age 12) and her brother (age 14), but they did not know about him until recently. I will fill you in at the picnic.

    This past weekend, we had the awesome experience of meeting Joshua's brother and sister (on his birthfather's side) and their mom. (They are now 15 and 13). They are such great kids, and we had a wonderful time meeting at Hot Springs, AR. We went to Magic Springs/Crystal Falls, ate lots of good food, played miniature golf, and explored historic Hot Springs together. We all agreed that it was just the beginning of many more fun times we hope to spend together.

    What wonderful news. Sounds like the weekend was great.

  15. Try Skype!

    in The Family Room

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    We Skyped with Victor and Julie's bps for the first time today. It went SO well. The kids were much more engaged in the conversation and you could tell it meant alot to Stacey and David! Julie said her ABCs for them and Victor read them a book....even held the book so they could see the pics!

    That is SO cute! I am sure that meant to world to Stacey and David!!!

    That is wonderful! I think that it great that y'all were able to Skype today.

  23. A Birth Grandmother's Role

    in BirthGrandparents & Important Others

    Posted · Edited by TexasFamily

    For all You have given us, Thank You God.

    For all You have permitted, Thank You God.

    For all You have prevented, Thank You God.

    For all You have prepared us for, Thank You God.

    For the precious little girl who has a tight loving grip on our hearts, Thank You God.

    For having created us to love You for eternity, Thank You God.

    I love the above!

    Happy 3rd Birthday, Sloane.

    These are just a few lines of my daily/nightly prayers. They speak volumes in so many different ways.

    I think the prayers are beautiful.

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