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KeithandErika

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  1. Wow, Elizabeth, that is one tough assignment!! And perfect timing too. I just spoke with Briton's birthmother yesterday and after our conversation I could only praise God for this wonderful woman he brought into our lives. I can't say too much about her and yet I don't even feel my words will relay our true feelings properly. She is one of the most amazing people I know. As Linda pointed out, not only did she choose Life for Briton even when her situation could have led to the end of her marriage and the breakup of her family, but she has been the most open and selfless indidvidual I have ever met. From day one she has only wanted what is best for Briton even when she knew how difficult it would be to place her in another woman's arms. And yet, she did. No amount of pain could stop her from doing what she thought was right for her little girl, and to me the courage and strength that took is phenomenal, I honestly don't know if I would be strong enougth to make that decision. But there is more to this woman that just that one awesome act. She is raising 4 kids, basically all on her own, while her husband is fighting for this great nation of ours in Iraq. She doesn't have any family near her and yet she runs a house, nutures her children and never forgets holiday's, birthday's or special occassions. In a nutshell, we love this woman. Not only for the wonderful gift that she has given us, but for her strength, compassion and love. God knew what he was doing when he made us infertile, if he hadn't we would have been the sorrier for never having known this woman.
  2. Congratulations Andy, Ewa and Baby Lilly Cate!!!
  3. I agree, Martha. I would definately want to know if there were any health issues raised because of her weight, but if the prospective parents are otherwise fit and healthy I don't see any reason to turn them away. When we begin discriminating on weight, anyone can be turned away - smokers, people who drink, people who don't exercise, etc. Where would it stop? Parents come in all shapes and sizes, regardless if they are parents through adoption or parents through conception!
  4. Congratulations to the newest family!!! God is Great!
  5. Congratulations Scott and Char!!!! What a beautiful blessing to a wonderful couple. You are all in our thoughts, especially your birthmother. We pray that your love for her and Curan will ease her sorrow.
  6. Welcome to the world little one! Congratulations Laura and Eric!!!
  7. Congratulations to the newest H3 Family!!
  8. She is a beautiful little girl!! Congratulations to the new family!
  9. Congratulations to the forever family!!
  10. Congratulations Dee and Bart! Welcome to the world beautiful Payton Cassidy!!
  11. Congratulations Brian and Gail!!! We have been eagerly waiting for this post!!! Little girls are very special and we wish you all a great time with your birthfamily before you return home!
  12. Wow, I have tears rolling down my face. Having just visited Briton's birthfamily this is very poignant for me. We had a wonderful visit but every once in a whille I would glance at Briton's BP to see her reaction to something Briton would do. In doing so my heart would hurt each time as I realized that this one little thing that I took for granted (Briton laughing with all 3 dimples or her dancing and clapping) was something her BP hadn't seen since our last visit. It hurts to know that can't I can't take the pain away, but I hope that our love and adoration of Briton can ease it. Thank you for sharing the story Elizabeth.
  13. Congratulations to both new families! The perfect time to give thanks!!!
  14. Congratulations to the new family! Your little girl is beautiful and the picture of your new extended family couldn't be better!!
  15. What a great annoucement,stork! Congratulations, for the new family of 3! And welcome to the world baby girl!!
  16. Double congratulations to both new families! God is Great!!!
  17. Congratulations on your two beautiful little girls!!! If you need anything during you stay in Texas let us know!
  18. Congratualations! Baby girls are a wonderful piece of heaven.
  19. Great advice! Keith and I are going to have to have a weekend of picture taking with just the two of us. I've been looking through our pictures and all I seem to find are pictures of Briton!! Even if Keith and I are in a picture together, Briton is part of the mix and upstaging us both! We have our homework cut out for us .
  20. My pet peeve, is when my pregnant friends tell me that I should be happy that I don't have to go through the whole pregnancy 'thing' as it isn't easy or wonderful. I have one friend especially that complained the whole time during all three of her pregnancies. Every time she was pregnant she had to cataloge all of her woes everytime I saw her. It got to the point where I dreaded going out with her because she would just complain nonstop. I am sympathetic and know it isn't easy (especially when your 9 months pregnant in the middle of summer - eek!!) but her complaing just riled me at times. Here she was experiencing something that I had always wanted and instead of viewing it as a wonderful blessing it was considered a trial.
  21. Amazingly enough, my faith struggle wasn't with the waiting process as we waited to be matched, but rather with getting to the decisioin to adopt. For 6 years I railed against God's plans for my life. I fought him tooth and nail until the point where I was always angry, bitter and dissollusioned. It took much heartache and pain on my side to accept God's will for me and Keith. However, once I did, I suddenly felt like I grew from a baby believer into a full-blown believer. In the past I always claimed to believe, but ultimately when it came down to it, I didn't. Once I turned the corner, my belief that adoption was the right decision was confirmed over and over again in our whole experience. We were led to Abrazo almost immediately. The inquiry and application process happened in a whirl-wind. We talked with a number of birthmothers but matched with one who was so obviously meant to be a part of our lives that I can only attest to it as fate! And almost 9 months to the day we started the process we had our beautiful little girl in our arms. Of course, the process did take us through ups and downs but each and every time I went to God for guidance he had a quick and sure answer for me. However, this relationship took 6 years for me to develop, and it wasn't an easy path, but...I wouldn't change it for a minute .
  22. Lisa and Everyone, Wow! These are some great thoughts and I hate to say it, but ones that never occurred to me before today. With our first adoption things went fairly smooth and while it worries me that the second time around might be a lot rougher (this is my chief fear as an aspiring againer), it never occurred to me that we might not have a great open relationship with our second child's birthfamily as we do with our daughter's birthfamily. We are blessed in Briton's BF and hope and pray that our second child's family will be as open. However, in knowing about the different situations that could occur and understanding our reactions to them, we can be better prepared for any situation God throws our way. Again, you have all proved the benefit of the forum and thanks for keeping me thinking!! This has been a good eye opener for me, and will definately be talked about within my family. Erika
  23. Eeek!! As a soon-to-be-againer (hopefully), I really got worried after reading Elizabeth's May 2nd post. We are one of the againer's bombarding the office , and while we weren't looking to attend an orientation until August or later, her post started me thinking. The first time around, the admittance process flew by in a haze and before we knew it we were attending orientation. I didn't think this would happen the second time around, but I still worried that it might happen just a fast. We have been debating about when to start and as August gets closer I kept wondering if I was rushing things (this seems funny to me since Briton will turn 2 in July). However, with Elizabeth's post I somehow feel better. I mean like the first time, I just have to trust that God will place us with the birthfamily he already has in mind for us. When the time for that placement will be is totally out of my hands, but now I to just go with the flow. When the time is right, we'll be chosen to attend orientation and meet with our new family. However, it won't stop me from sending in our application !! Erika
  24. Congratulations fellow Fab Niner! We can't wait to see pictures of the latest new family! Keith and Erika
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