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  5. Family Opposition?

    in The Family Room

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    This thread was very beneficial. Justin and I did not find any opposition from our family. Both sides embraced our adoption from the moment they found out we couln't have kids naturally. On the other hand, some ladies at work have had a hard time wrapping their head around open adoption. Most of the ladies I work with are in their 50's-60's and one of them adopted (closed adoption). She has worked here a few years, so everyone knows about her adoption. Once I started talking about going to visit the couple we are matched with "the talking started". Many of them stop by from time to time to ask me questions. Hopefully, as the years go by, they will see the benefit of open adoption.

  6. Choosing Domestic Adoption Vs. International?

    in Looking to Adopt

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    Six years ago when we found out that we could not have kids. We talked it over for a few days and then decided to look at adoption agencies. I spent hours and hours pouring over 100's of adoption agencies all over the US. We landed on an agency that was near our home and worked with Domestic and International adoptions. We signed up for thier information meeting and attended it. After careful discussion, we decided on an international adoption. We filled out our inquiry paperwork and it was approved. We then filled out the huge packet they sent us, we chose a country, and started learning as much about Columbia as we could. We fell in love with the kids there. My cousin works there every summer teaching kids. He loves it. Everything was perfect, except for this feeling we had. We had everything ready to send in, but neither of us could do it. We couldn't explain to anyone what was holding us back. It just didn't feel right. As the months, then years went by we wondered if we would ever have kids. At the beginning of this year, Justin was on night shift, so I started looking at adoption agencies. I made a comment on Facebook and it lead a high school classmate of mine to tell me about her friend who had adopted thru Abrazo. The rest is history from there. We ended up choosing a Domestic adoption, because it felt right. We wanted the chance to know the birth parents. We wanted our child to know their first family. We wanted to see "her smile" or "his eyes" when we look into our childs eyes. In the end, we wanted more than International adoption could give us.

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  7. Selecting the right family for your baby

    in Considering Adoption?

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    It is helpful to read this thread, as we are waiting for a match. We've had a few calls with a potential match, that didn't turn out to be our match, but we trust in God's plan. I cannot imagine the difficulty of decisions being made by first mom's when they are deciding whether to make an adoption plan, and trying to find the right couple to entrust their precious baby with. I am thankful that they do what they feel is best for themsevles and their baby when deciding on the right match.

    Lena,

    I couldn't agree more. Justin and I were talking about this the other night. We talked to a few expecting mom's/couples before we matched with K and I. As each of these expecting mom's matched with another couple I truly was at peace, becuase I knew it was all in God's hands. I can't imagine how hard it is for each mom to call us and tell her story over and over. Now as these mom's are placing thier babies, that are now born, with Abrazo families I can see why God placed each woman with a certain couple. I see his plan for these children. I love the miracles that are happening in each of our lives. Lena, I pray for your child, as I know he or she is out there.

  13. A Birth Grandmother's Role

    in BirthGrandparents & Important Others

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    Mari, I love how active you are in your granddaughters life. I pray daily for the birth family God has chosen for us. I pray that the mom has a support system, that the extended family continues to be extended family in our lives, and that the mom always knows she is loved. Thank you for openly sharing your family's life so us "newbies" can take away valuable lessons on openness.

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