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  5. A Good Read for Birthgrandmothers

    in BirthGrandparents & Important Others

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    As the adoptive couple departed, Windsor wailed and sobbed with unbelievable passion. Hers was pure grief. Pure despair. She was in agony. I was in agony. My heart broke doubly--first for the loss of my grandchild, then for my own child as I watched her disintegrate in front of my eyes. I could do nothing to comfort Windsor, nothing to help her. I could not make the pain go away. There was now a permanent hole in my daughter's heart, a hole I could not fill. Her grief was deeper than what many people experience in a lifetime, yet she was only seventeen. Most of her friends had just learned to drive.

    Sue, I too read this book before we chose an agency for adoption. It's definitely one I will go back to and read again!

  10. Honoring Birth Siblings

    in BirthGrandparents & Important Others

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    We love Camille's birth siblings, and you know, they love us too. Not because we send them pictures, notes, gifts or cards. They Thank us for letting Camille be with them every chance they get. We are looking forward to having them vacation here in SA and the opportunity to help our BirthGrandmother (who adopted the first 4) take them to Sea World and the area attractions. Walker and I are beaming that these kids will have a vacation experience with us. Life is great!

  14. Research: No contrast in grandparenting of bio-offspring vs. adopted kids

    in The Family Room

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    Great topic...

    This makes me smile as I remember my Moms first visit after Camille's placement. She told me to take it easy and not lift that box. I looked at her in question and she laughed and said, I'm sorry Nita, I keep forgetting you didn't just give birth.

    I know that Camille and my Mom have a special relationship that is bonded. Camille is at ease with my Mom and can do almost anything I can without Camille's protest. Even with all the miles that separate us, I chalk it up to familiarity of the love she knows through me. She's Maw-Maw's baby too, just like all her other grandchildren.

    The other evidence that has come up several times is; when I mention our birthfamily to my family. They have each told me that they forget Camille is adopted and has extended family. Yet, prays for our Bparents peace and comfort. Camille is not treated any different than the bio-kids. My brothers make a point to give her extra special attention as she is the baby. She just gets the top seat on their shoulders while they play with all the other kids. She loves it!

  21. INQUIRY

    in Looking to Adopt

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    Hi. Major newbie here, so I'm not even sure if I should post this here. Me and my husband had an International Homestudy done in April 2005. We adopted our daughter from Guatemala that same year.

    We are now wanting to add to our family. We woould love a newborn this time around. Although we wouldn't trade our experience with our first daughter, oh how we longed to hold her when she was born. Watching through pictures was just not enough. So, we are excited about looking into domestic. Since our daughter is a little latina, we want our next baby to bi-racial or hispanic to keep adding to the beauty and color of our family.

    We are just so nervous entering the adoption world again cause it puts your life in a whirlwind. As scary as it is, it is one of the most exciting and blessed times ever. We know this and can't wait.

    So, anyway...I am wondering if we will have to completely re-do our homestudy or if we can just update it to be current and meet the needs of a domestic adoption. I thought they were good for like 5 years or something, but would need updated.

    I have been reading so many posts on this forum and I just love the spirt and caring ways this agency seems to represent. Very, very hard to find!!!! I am sending in our Inquiry Application tomorrow even though we don't know what we will get back and haven't even spoken with anyone yet. Not sure if this is normal, but we're rolling with it. LOL :rolleyes: We just want some info and to see what lies ahead.

    If anyone has any info or knows about the homestudy, I thank you in advance.

    Jenny & Shawn

    Jenny & Shawn, Welcome to the forum! Congratulations, I have to say I love the comment describing your desires of adding to your family with beauty and color. Thank You! We feel the same way and are on our second journey with Abrazo. I'm loving the whirlwind, and yes, it is exciting and blessed. Hey, we've got walking, climbing jabbering 18 month old proof that this is the best decision we ever made!

    While I cannot answer your question about your homestudy, especially being it is international, I know who can!!! Call the agency and ask to speak to Angela, she is the adoptive parent go to and get it solved! Best to you and your family! Enjoyed your post and hope to see you around more!

    Nita

  25. Baby Announcements 2007

    in New Arrivals

    Posted

    God Bless You Tom, Kathy & Maya on the newest addition to your family! Wow, another Baby Girl~we are so elated for you guys! Can't wait to meet her and hug her and kiss her and pat her and and and... : ) you get the picture!

    Your call today was a welcome exhale: girl, I've been on edge with ya'll.

    Love You, Nita, Walker & Camille

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