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Congratulations!!!! Love the picture of your new family in the gallery. Jessica, you are beaming (as proud new moms should be!) Your birthmom is precious and will be in my prayers. Can't wait to meet Memphis' newest beauty!!
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Because they are wonderful people
Because they had strength and courage to make a painful, life-altering decision
Because they had faith in us--and took a chance that we would be the parents they wanted for their son
Because they continue to stay a part of our lives
Because from them came the most wonderful, smart, funny, caring, kind, and handsome little boy who has made our lives richer and sweeter than we ever thought possible
The list could go on and on...Like Andrea said, I'm sure I'll keep coming back to this topic!
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You girls got my heart pumping when I saw a post here! You shouldn't tease like that!
I'm waiting with you!!
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We all also need to realize that you don't have to be the best to everybody just to one (or two)person(people) and everbody's "ideal parent" is different.
Well said, Jada. I wish I knew how to move this to the thread about when a birthparent doesn't pick you. It is helpful to remember that just because a phone call with a possible birthparent doesn't result in a match, doesn't mean that the next one won't! Different bps are looking for different things, and only they can determine what is best for them and their child.
Sorry for getting off the subject here! I just thought this was such a great point (along with everything else you said!)
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They made a loving adoption plan for him, never guessing in their wildest dreams that another baby boy born that same year would one day be changing their lives forever.
Wow!!
Great news...congratulations Denny and Cameo!! Can't wait to see pictures of you new son!
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"There is a time and a season for everything in the universe...
A time for being born, and a time for passing away,
A time for planting and a time for harvesting,
A time for ending and a time a for healing,
A time for tearing down and a time for building,
A time for sorrow and a time for joy,
A time for mourning and a time for dancing...
He has set the right time for everything...
That which is created by God will last forever.
You can't add anything to it or take anything away from it.
All we can do is to stand in awe of His work..."
--Ecclesiastes 3:1-4, 11, 14
Six weeks ago, a baby boy was born. The mama who bore him had planned for him to be adopted by a couple whom she loved. But her family could not understand her decision, and they pressured her not to do it. We'll help, they promised. We'll be there no matter what, they said. What young girl wouldn't want that to be true?
So she agonized over what to do, but then took her child home from the hospital with her, apologizing profusely to the couple she knew would be so disappointed. And they were greatly saddened, but happy for her in a strange way, and hopeful for him. They truly wanted the best for them both, and so it was that this weekend, that young mother called back, having had the time to truly think about it.
She knew in her heart that her son belonged with them, and they with him, so today, amidst tears and smiles, we celebrate with another couple from our Holy Flying Fish! of 9/06, as they embrace both the baby boy of their dreams and the brave young mom who is surely (and always has been) God's gift to them, too. Blessings, all!
I've read this again and again, and it just warms my heart more each time.
Congratulations to the newest mom and dad, and prayers and loving thoughts for the wonderful birthmother. The picture of you all with your son is amazing. What an incredible story of love and courage.
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This just proves my theory that you never go to bed without checking the forum!! If you do, you sometimes miss wonderful news such as this! Congratulations to the two families joined together by their love for one precious little boy!
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I actually think the adoption has a an extra special feeling to it. There is just something extra to me about finding your baby and knowing you were somehow led there to them. When you see them for the first time and touch them and hug them and they are real, your heart is forever changed. My daughter is the PERFECT fit for us and our family, it's like divine intervention got it right. Perfectly right, adoption is our perfection and normal now.
Jenny
Jenny,
Beautifully said and oh so true!! Your entire post was very touching. Thanks for sharing! And I look forward to following your journey to your next family member.
Susan
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Congratulations!! May God bless you, your sweet new baby, and his precious birthmom as you begin your journey as a family!
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Yes!! Yes!!
I remember a conversation with an older woman before we adopted Joshua. She told me that she hoped he didn't try to find his "real" parents. She added that she never understands when people who were adopted do that. I told her that I would absolutely have no problem with that because I know who I look like and where I came from...why would I deny my child the same opportunity. Of course I added that hopefully my future child would not have to "search" because we were hoping for an open adoption.
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I agree. I don't think her celebrity status (or is it $$$$) should allow her special favors.
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PS: Andrea, almost got it today
. Looks like he is going to have a long shot 
As the mom of a boy, I bet I can guess what this is in reference to!! Just wait till that "long shot" makes it everywhere in your bathroom except the potty! Oh the joys of boys!
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I just saw the other picture of Debra, Nicholas, and his birthmother...that is so sweet.
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Welcome Nicholas Allen!! Congratulations Maury, Debra, and Samantha! I'm praying for you all and your precious birthmother. I couldn't be happier for you guys...I know it's been a roller coaster of emotions, but God will surely carry you through these days. I can't wait to meet your wonderful son!
Susan
:wub: P.S. Love the family photo!
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Adam,
What a touching post. I'm glad your dad left you a wonderful legacy to follow as a father, and I know you will do him proud!
Susan
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Boys are great! Two boys...double great!! Congratulations you sneaky momma!
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I agree Angie.
Last week Joshua and I were talking about how he grew in Nichole's tummy, and what he probably did in there. I told him how he was fed through the umbilical cord. I told him I knew he hiccuped and moved around a lot. I told him how I once felt him move by laying my hand across her stomach. We talked about some other things, and I was so thankful that if any questions ever come up that I can't adequately answer, his birthmother is just a phone call away!
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Okay, I looked. (Note the time...I'm missing precious and much needed beauty sleep for you!) But no luck. Who knows...I probably typed it at work and never even had it on my home computer! But, Lisa is right. I mostly followed the sample letter from AF. Hope Chris' employer coughs up some $$$ for you!
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I think so too Lisa...
But for my good friend Melissa, I will try to find our revised letter and send it on to you!! I know, what would you do without me!
(Don't answer that!)
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Great poem Dan! Thanks for sharing!
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Ever wonder which companies are considered "adoption friendly"? I have! When Lance worked at Nokia, they offered a $3,000 adoption assistance benefit which we were very thankful for and expressed our appreciation with a thank-you to the President (hoping that if ever during "cuts", they wouldn't let that be one of them).
Anyone else work for a company that offers a big thumbs up for how they treat adoption? Feel free to plug 'em here so we can support companies who have values that matter to us in the adoption community. Thumbs-downs welcome here too
Here's an article on Adoptive Families website that covers Reader's Top Picks for Adoption Friendly Companies!
Making It Work - Top Adoption Friendly Companies
And if you do work for an adoption friendly company, don't forget to express your own thanks/thumbs-up and let them know how much you appreciate it!
And...if you're working for one that isn't up to par just yet with adoption benefits, this link even provides a Adoption Benefits Sample Letter you can send to your company's "big cheese" as AF puts it to hopefully make them aware of the need to offer adoption assistance benefits to others who take this journey.
-Lisa
When we adopted Joshua, Larry worked for an ad agency in town (archer>malmo for you Memphians). They did not offer adoption benefits so Larry petioned them for benefits with a sample letter I got from Adoptive Families magazine. They then decided to offer reimbursement (I think $1,500) and also added one week paid paternity leave for all fathers (biological and adoptive). It didn't hurt that the President of the company was a two-time Abrazo dad!! Also, there was another man (and his wife) who were adopting from China.
And when Larry's one-week paternity leave turned into one month (we were in San Antonio for a month for those who are new to the forum), they didn't bat an eye. They paid him the whole time and didn't count any of it against his vacation! They were awesome!
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Congratulations Dee and Bart!! Can't wait to see pictures and hear details! Sending prayers and best wishes to your wonderful birthfamily...
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Melissa,
That sounds right. I know we had to start over, but it may have been because we were with a different agency. Although, it seems I remember hearing something about "five years" in there.
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Putting up a praise today for a wonderful man named George, who made his wedding vows to me 25 years ago today and faithfully has kept them ever since.
He has given ... and continues to give ... me a million reasons every day to be FeelingBlessed!
Happy, happy anniversary George and Karen!! May God bless you with at least 25 more years (and 25 more....) Besides being an inspiration to me, you are a precious family to know! I know the Memphis gang is "feelingblessed" to see you each year!
Now go out and CELEBRATE!! (and tell us about the rated-G parts!)
Love,
Susan
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Amen and Hallelujah!!
Congratulations to the newest family and loving prayers for the birthfamily of this special little guy!