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  3. Baby Announcements 2007

    in New Arrivals

    Posted · Edited by triciamom

    Yeah!!!!!!!!!! It's finally official!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    :D:D:D:lol::lol::lol::D:D:D

    Congratulations, Jay, Lindsey and Quinton on the new addition to your family!!!!!

    What an amazing, ADORABLE blessing little Wyatt is!!!!

    BTW, Elizabeth! Beautiful announcement!

  6. Picking & Choosing

    in Looking to Adopt

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    How can a "wrong match" or a "failed plan" still turn out to be a blessing in disguise?

    When the timing of it helps to ensure you are ready and available for the "right" one.

    When it frees you to match with someone with whom you can really be family.

    I STRONGLY agree with both of these!

  7. Picking & Choosing

    in Looking to Adopt

    Posted

    After all the miracles I've seen in this field over the years, it's left no doubt in my mind that the very best of adoption stories always reveal His fingerprints, on every single page.

    I can only imagine, Elizabeth. I'm awed by the miracles I've seen in just the 15 months that I've been part of the Abrazo family.

  9. Baby Announcements 2007

    in New Arrivals

    Posted

    TWO TOTS GO 'TWEENER!!! That's right, 'singh' out the news: the first of the couples from the first orientation of last year (having placed and finalized their firstborn daughter's adoption in record time) decided it was so much fun, they couldn't wait to do it again! (And given that their next baby was born two days ago, we just didn't have the heart to make them attend another orientation before taking her home.) So today, they welcomed a second tiny daughter into their family! Therefore, we are appointing them honorary docents for the incoming couples who would've been their orientation mates two weeks from tonight. Here's sending our best wishes to our newest "againers" and the courageous birthmama whose loving decision has made it all possible.

    CONGRATULATIONS TO THE SINGH FAMILY ON YOUR SECOND ABRAZO BLESSING!!! WHAT A WONDERFUL SURPRISE!!!!!

  11. INQUIRY

    in Looking to Adopt

    Posted

    Congratulations, Nichole & Joe and Kristen & Rich, on beginning your adoption process. It will be the most amazing, exciting (yet crazy and stressful) rollercoaster ride of your life.

    And, welcome to the forum!

  13. When Christianity & Adoption Intersect

    in Abrazo's Chapel Potluck

    Posted

    there are two examples that could perhaps be called “open” adoptions. Moses’ mother had to make an adoption plan for her child in order to save him from certain death, yet God in His wisdom and love allowed her to continue to be Moses’ nursemaid for a time until he was weaned and moved into the palace permanently with his adoptive mother, Pharaoh’s daughter.

    When Jesse and I started looking into adoption, open adoption was NOT something we were looking for. I did six months of research on adoption and adoption agencies - which ended up leading me to Abrazo. When we came down for orientation, we still weren't quite "in love" with open adoption, but we were very intrigued by it. When we left orientation, we saw the benefit of open adoption and decided that it was definitely the way we wanted to grow our family. It wasn't until I was in the hospital, though, with Jonas' birthfamily, that we became full believers in open adoption. Not only did we fall in love with our little man, but we fell in love with his birthfamily also.

    My family has not been through all those experiences. They are still a bit leery of open adoption - even though we've tried to explain the benefits to them. They definitely support us in our decision, but they are also very concerned for us. None of this affects the way they care for Jonas, though....the adore him!!!

    My mom used the story of Moses' adoption but in a completely different way. She brought out the fact that when Moses grew up, because he knew and had that relationship with his birthfamily, he decided to go back to his birthfamily and completely shunned his adoptive family. I honestly did not know what to say to this. We ended our conversation there and it hasn't been brought up again.

    Stephanie, when you used this passage from the Bible, it brought that conversation back to memory. So I thought I'd see if anyone had any thoughts on the subject.

  16. When To Say When?

    in Looking to Adopt

    Posted

    After over six years of try to conceive, I definitely "hit a brick wall". I had a surprise complete hysterectomy (for my 30th birthday, no less). I went in for "another" laproscopy and came out with a hysterectomy. I was SO completely shocked and devasted that I couldn't think straight for months. I cried ALL the time!

    Now looking back on it, it was the best thing that could have happened! I don't know if I would have ever been able to stop trying. In fact, until I woke up in the recovery room and they told me what had happened, it had never crossed my mind that I wouldn't be able to conceive. I knew it was taking a long time, but I always believed it would happen.

    I really think that that day was the first day of the rest of my life. I could finally start the grieving process. And now, I know that God, in His infinite wisdom, knew exactly what He was doing. He already had a baby planned for our family and if I wouldn't have had my hysterectomy, I would have never found him! Out of my biggest sorrow, came the most amazing gift!!!

  22. Baby Announcements 2006

    in New Arrivals

    Posted

    The story is told of a couple named Abraham and Sarah, who could not have a child together, however much as they longed for one, yet their faith was great and their marriage was strong. Together, they withstood many sorrows and shared many joys, and obviously did not lose their sense of humor (as evidenced by Sarah's laughter when told that she and Abraham would conceive a child at the age of 99, the fulfillment of God's promise that "I will bless you and give you many descendants.")

    The tale stands as historical evidence that surely, God does always know better than we, ourselves, when and how to provide us the desires of our hearts. Sometimes, He does so in a way and timing we can understand; other times, He allows us time to grow and refines our longings through tests of faith that seem inconceivable to us. In the end, though, He comes through in ways that are greater, grander and more generous than we ever imagined possible.

    The first of our Holy Flying Fish! (9/06) can certainly agree. They lost what was to have been their son in a failed private adoption this past January, and it hurt them terribly, yet they kept the faith. Nine months later, God has rewarded them doubly, with not one but two little blessings; a three-month-old baby girl and her eighteen-month-old sister. They're headed home with the blessing of a caring birthmom dedicated to giving them a forever family sure to protect them and fill their lives with joy, music and the kind of faith that can truly move mountains. Selah! (May it be so! Amen!)

    What a beautiful announcement! Congratulations, David and Ellouise, on your INSTANT FAMILY OF FOUR!!! You have a beautiful family!

  24. To New BirthGrandparents

    in BirthGrandparents & Important Others

    Posted

    Here's a sweet story I just heard from one of our staff members who just got off the phone with a birthmom who's in the hospital, having recently delivered... she's been solid on the idea of adoption being the right plan for her baby's future, but when her dad came by the hospital to see his new grandson, he told her the baby was so beautiful, he just didn't see any way they could still go through with this.

    Well, the birthmom arranged for her parents to meet the adoptive couple she'd chosen; her dad ended up taking them out for supper; and this morning, he assured his daughter that she is making the right choice, because he now knows firsthand that his grandbaby is going to be in good hands. :)

    Wow, I have tears running down my face. I can't believe I didn't see this message sooner, Elizabeth. It brings all those wonderful memories rushing back. We are soooooo blessed not only to have the most beautiful baby boy in the world, but we also have the most wonderful birthmom, birthgrandfather and birthgrandmother, too!

    It was such a joy to be able to go out with Jonas' birthgrandfather that night. In fact, he and Anita (the birthgrandmother) took us out multiple times while we were in Texas. They are both such wonderful people and we just love them to death. My phone calls with Anita are still one of the highlights of my week.

    It was impossible for me to understand how wonderful open adoption is until I experience it firsthand. Now, I tell everyone who will listen about our incredible adoption experience....and our wonderful birthfamily....and the amazing ladies of Abrazo Adoption Associates.

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