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MauryandDebra

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  1. Baby Announcements 2009

    in New Arrivals

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    Congratulations to the Steadman's!!!!

    We have been prayerfully waiting with you to rejoice today.

    A perfect addition to your Great Family!!!

    Can't wait to actually meet that sweet girl.

    Hoping the car seat test does not take too long today.

    Thinking of "V" and family today also.

    Samantha and Nicholas can't wait to meet their new friend.

    When we travel next week to return Tristian home, maybe we can meet up somewhere.

  3. Putting up a Praise!!!

    in Abrazo's Chapel Potluck

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    Thank you everyone. It's been a long wait for this day, but we continued to keep the faith.

    Thanks to Abrazo, especially Renee, who traveled to meet with Nicholas' birthfather, and for continuing to work so hard on Nicholas' behalf and ours :)

    We are definitely THANKFUL this THANKSGIVING

    So, I guess we'll be visiting San Antonio around Christmas??:D

    We couldn't think of a better place to be!!!

  7. If It Happens Again...

    in Considering Adoption?

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    Sadly, we do have a mom in our program right now who was trying to get up the courage to tell her child's adoptive family she is again expecting and needing to place... but every time she called to tell them, they said they were too busy to talk and they forgot to call her back, so she's decided to choose a new couple who will have more time to celebrate the arrival of a new baby in their lives.

    We know this would NOT be how most of our families would have responded, so we're just thankful she's chosen to entrust Abrazo with her adoption planning, once more. While we are disappointed that her first child's adoptive family let her down, we respect her right to do as she sees best for the baby she's carrying now. We encourage birthmoms to consider the importance of keeping siblings together, whenever optimal, but we realize there are sometimes that isn't for the best, and we leave that decision to the discretion of our birthparents.

    A word of advice for birthparents; don't ever assume that your child's birthfamily wouldn't welcome another baby, just because they've never brought it up. Because they are probably unsure how to even broach the subject, much as they might want you to know they'd be open to it.

    The family of the child you placed (and hopefully all of Abrazo's adoptive families!) know it would be bad manners to ever ask you to help produce a sibling for them and while they would undoubtedly hope you don't have to ever face the pain of relinquishment again, they love you and the family you helped them become. And chances are, if they are the kind of folks who've been truly committed to their open adoption promises, they would surely want to be the first to know and help, if you ever find yourself needing to make adoption plans again!

    Even if, for some reason, the family you originally placed with isn't in a position to adopt again, they should certainly want to become friends with the adoptive parents of your new child, so the siblings can grow up with information about and access to each other. Because in essence, staying connected is what "family" is all about! So if you are needing to make this decision again, please call us, and let us help! We care.

    As, Maury and I had just started talking seriously about starting the adoption process again this time last year, we received a call out of the blue from Elizabeth in regards to Samantha's birthmom being pregnant again and wanting to place. When Elizabeth told us, we literally did not have to think one minute about it and our immediate response was yes. . About 3months later we were on our way back to Texas to see a precious newborn baby boy which she placed with us. What a journey for us all.

    We had hoped that she would not have to experience that pain again, but rejoice in the faith she has in us as we continue in our commitment with open adoption and love her for who she is. As, I see Samantha (now 3) and Nicholas (now 9 months) play together, I know what blessings we have received. This is the life we were meant to have......GOD is Great!!!

  8. Open Adoption

    in Looking to Adopt

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    Our family always had this concerned look on their faces too after we had spoken to them about talking w/ Samantha and Nicholas' birthmom and even planning vacations to spend with her. Then when we told them we invited her to come to our home, it was obvious how nervous they all were about it.......but after meeting her, it all changed. They all have said to Maury and myself how much they really like her and it did take the "mystery" out of the situation.

    I think it was good for her to to actually see for herself how Samantha and Nicholas fit perfectly in our family.

    Now when we speak of her, they often ask how she is doing and genuinely care for her also.

  21. Baby Announcements 2007

    in New Arrivals

    Posted

    WOW, What an announcement!!!!

    Elizabeth, that was perfect and so fitting. I still cry when reading it and my sister had me read it to her over the phone tonight. I'm suprised she understood anything I was saying.

    Thank you everyone, as we think he is just adorable.

    We are looking forward to the adventures a boy brings. :P

    PS: Andrea, almost got it today :rolleyes:. Looks like he is going to have a long shot :lol:

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