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Another set of Irish Twins!!! What a sweet, sweet story, too. Congratulations to everyone .... such blessings.

Congratulations and welcome baby Nala!!!! What a wonderful picture and story.

That is a wonderful sentiment and the sweetest of vows. I want to say that to my girls every single day!

Girls, girls and more girls!!! Congratulations Dee and Bart and welcome sweet little Payton Cassidy! She's adorable and you all are a beautiful family.

Congratulations from another 'Tweener family with two little bundles of pink! Can't wait to see pictures as they grow. Double the blessings and many-fold the love!!!

Congratulations to the newest family! That is such a sweet story and picture!!!

Gabriela, I had tears in my eyes reading your story. Congratulations and thanks so much for sharing!!!

Lisa, I'm so glad that you started this thread ... talk about a trip down memory lane! My first post was January 18, 2005, three days after orientation. Beth and Nathan started the thread for our orientation group. This was my first little tip toe into the pond that is the Forum ... not eactly stellar, but hey, we were newbies!!!

OK, that's just waaaaaaaaay too scary! 607,270 and 630,352!!! Worth it, well, worth it, of course!!!

Grandmama, your new granddaugher is gorgeous!!!!! Congratulations and welcome, Abigail Marie!

Beautiful baby, beautiful family, beautiful story! Brought tears to my eyes. Birthday blessings to everyone and congratulations!

AMEN to that, Toni!!! I definitely need an energy infusion!!! Celeste, you are cracking me up! Although, more comments along those lines WILL get you more gifts for Andrew!! FeelingBlessed ....WOW --- I'm impressed! That's all I can say!

LOL!!! Thanks, Elizabeth! Do NOT get those eyes checked .... I like the way you see!!!

Wow! The article says that, "Women in their 40's rated lowest in dealing with stress while those in their 30's rated highest followed buy those in their 50's." NOW they tell me that I'm in the group that rates lowest!!!!!

Hello! We have adopted two sisters through Abrazo. The first was via the full service program and the second was via the designated program because the birth mother contacted us directly. We could not have done without the Abrazo staff either time, but particularly the second time around due to the circumstances. Since all adoptions are different, I would recommend calling Abrazo to talk about your needs, the waiting period and which program would best suit you. They'll be more than happy to shoot straight with you about all of it! Good luck on your journey!

Wow. That is a powerful article and several things resonated with me. "Spry has often counseled other prospective adoptive parents to aspire to be able to tell a birth mother, after the birth of her baby, "You do what you feel is best, and we will support you 100%." Spry advises, "You can come out of this process with a full sense of entitlement, if you take that step." "Knowledge is power, ignorance is bliss; those embarking on adoption are free to choose, but obliged to live with the consequences of their choices long after the ink fades on the adoption decree. For an adoption is truly made in the heart and soul; legal documents can't bear up what the human spirit can't leaven."

What a beautiful little girl and gorgeous family! Congratulations to you all and many more blessings!

Congratulations to the new family! What a sweet, sweet story and picture.

CONGRATULATIONS to the newest family, Jenn and Dave!!!!!!

Congratulations to you all! I cried when I read the post .... happy tears for you all and your birth mom! We have two sisters ---- 4 months and 15 months ---- and I can tell you from experience that you are about to be more than double-blessed! They are precious, precious little girls! Cherish every hug, kiss, smile and chubby little leg, cheek and and arm!!!

Congratulations to the new family .... sooooo precious!!! What a wonderful, sweet picture and story. Blessings to the birth parents, too. Hugs!

Karen, thank you for posting that article. I start another one of her bible studies tonight. And on Sunday, I start teaching a Parents with Young Children Sunday School class at church. Both of your posts and Elizabeth's will be excellent resources to add!

That IS a beautiful message and one that is so inspiring. It could not have been more timely! And it's so true. I had read something similar and tell myself in those situations that I should not let some folks live rent free in my head!!

Elizabeth, I let Ellen know about this last week and forgot to tell you. Her office is in the Jewish Social Services building here, so she may have some connections to help on at least one of the cases. Meanwhile, all of them are in my prayers.

Congratulations Chris, Amy and Kate! Can't wait to meet her!!!