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Congrats to the new family. May God richly bless you and your Birthfamily! Ashley

Congrats to the new family and birthmom! Can't wait to see pictures of the newest little bundle of blue! Ashley

Congrats to the new family!

Congrats to another Memphis area babe and family--- I am guessing Can't wait to meet this new little one! Ashley

Hey Franky, Welcome from some Tennessee Folk! You have come to a great place to get some info from all sides of adoption! My husband and I were in the midst of fertility treatments this time last year! We decided to adopt at the end of Sept, started looking into Abrazo a week or so later, went to orientation at the end of Oct, had our paperwork complete with our file active mid November- our precious baby boy was born April 27th! We all look forward to getting to know you better as we have quite a community of friends here on the forum! Ashley Wilder

Congrats to the new family! Boys are such fun! Ashley

I second Tricia's screams! I can't begin to put into words how excited we are for you! It is with such joy that I write this post. It seems our quiver is now full (with hopes it will truely be full if Roz and David decide to proceed)- what a great day! What a way to start your sleepless nights- glad to hear/see you got to TX safely and are now holding your new precious angel. We love you and rejoice with you! Congrats, AShley and Ted! I hope we get to meet her in August!

Congrats Tony and Linda, We are all so excited for you! Ashley

Congrats Babylong!!!!!! WE are all so excited for you! Boys are soooo much fun!- even when you get peed on like I did a few minutes ago! Pee away little man, I am so grateful to have you! When it happens to you, you will know what I mean! Hey, Ted and I would love to take that cruise for you... if that would help you out and all Congrats again! Ashley

Congrats Sandi and Scott. Your new daughter is beautiful. We are all excited for you around here! Much Love, Ashley

Marjory, I am SOOOOOOOOOOO excited for you all! I can't believe your news. We wanna help back home.... what can we do to get things ready for you to come home as a family of 4? Well, I haven't gotten to meet baby number 1- can't believe (when I finally meet you in person that is) that I will meet baby number 2 as well! We are all praying for you around here- the hotel stay is certainly fresh in our minds and I must say I simply can't imagine doing it with an 11 month old! God bless, can't wait to get you home! Ashley

Congrats on your new baby boy! You will LOVE having a little boy.... it is SOOOO much fun! Ashley

Thanks everyone for your sweet words. We are soooo amazingly happy! We have the sweetest little guy! He is going to get to come home with us tomorrow... I simply can't wait. I am off to get one more good night sleep before I don't have the nursery to help me anymore. Wow, what an experience! Thanks for all of your prayers and support though our journey. You all are a blessing to us! love Ashley

Tricia, Congratulations!!!!! I LOVE the pics and this little man is adorable!!!! have fun... off to visit Tucker

I am sad the secret is out ... I was having so much fun watching you all go crazy- and it wasn't even my secret! You all are a scream. congrats again Tricia, I can't tell you just how excited I am for you! Love ya bunches, Ashley

It seems we have a few super sleuths around here! Hmmmm only time will tell! Ashley

I know, its strange isn't it! It is just so hard to believe that we have made it so far- gotta wish for just a couple of weeks more! Heres to wishing whomever is next all the best Ashley

Hmmm.. It will be interesting to see! I wouldn't mind one or two before Tucker makes his arrival! We are close enough that if he does decide to be next it will be just fine but another one or two would be fine also! Ashley

Congrats to the new family! You Tots really are on a roll! Ashley

Congrats Jay and Tina! Elizabeth your announcement was truely beautiful! We are excited for this new family. Look forward to meeting this little girl soon! (and her mom and dad too ) Ashley

Jean and Susan, Very good! I am quite impressed with your craftiness! I have looked a million times for the birth announcement... I hope it comes soon! Its funny just how excited I get in waiting for each one! Ashley

Hey there, feeling much better- finally back to the land of the living... I had forgotten just how terrible strep makes you feel! Anyway, Robin (TexasLeather) is doing fine. She was with Diana at the hospital all weekend so I heard her voice in the background a couple of times- I think Susan was right- they do not have phone service or internet service any longer. All is well- just out of touch for now. Diana askes about the forumites frequently so I try to keep her up to date. I am sure she passes the info on the Robin. I will pass along that she has been asked about! Ashley

Just wanted to drop a note to the new orientatnioners-- Get ready for the ride of your life. You are in for a GREAT weekend which just gets the ride going. You will love the staff and your new group. Can't wait to hear the stories and the name you come up with. Have a great time! Ashley

I know that most of us at least have some idea about both our BP and BF- thanks to the wonderful job the Abrazo girls do but I was sent this email from a friend and thought I would share--- Who's Your Daddy? David Langerfeld Mar 29, 2006 "Who's Your Daddy?" A seminary professor was vacationing with his wife in Gatlinburg, TN. One morning, they were eating breakfast at little restaurant, hoping to enjoy a quiet, family meal. While they were waiting for their food, they noticed a distinguished looking, white-haired man moving from table to table, visiting with the guests. The professor leaned over and whispered to his wife, "I hope he doesn't come over here." But sure enough, the man did come over to their table. "Where are you folks from?" he asked in a friendly voice. "Oklahoma," they answered. "Great to have you here in Tennessee." the stranger said. "What do you do for a living?" "I teach at a seminary." he replied. "Oh, so you teach preachers how to preach, do you? Well, I've got a really great story for you." And with that, the gentleman pulled up a chair and sat down at the table with the couple. The professor groaned and thought to himself, "Great... Just what I need... another preacher story!" The man started, "See that mountain over there? (pointing out the restaurant window). Not far from the base of that mountain, there was a boy born to an unwed mother. He had a hard time growing up, because every place he went, he was always asked the same question, 'Hey boy, Who's Your Daddy?' Whether he was at school, in the grocery store or drug store, people would ask the same question, 'Who's Your Daddy?' He would hide at recess and lunchtime from other students. He would avoid going in to stores because that question hurt him so bad. When he was about 12 years old, a new preacher came to his church. He would always go in late and slip out early to avoid hearing the question, 'Who's Your Daddy?'. But one day, the new preacher said the benediction so fast he got caught and had to walk out with the crowd. Just about the time he got to the back door, the new preacher, not knowing anything about him, put his hand on his shoulder and asked him, 'Son, Who's Your Daddy?' The whole church got deathly quiet. He could feel every eye in the church looking at him. Now everyone would finally know the answer to the question, 'Who's your Daddy'. This new preacher, though, sensed the situation around him and using discernment that only the Holy Spirit could give, said the following to that scared little boy... 'Wait a minute!' he said. 'I know who you are. I see the family resemblance now. You are a child of God.' He patted the boy on his shoulder and said, 'Boy, you've got a great inheritance. Go and claim it.' With that, the boy smiled for the first time in a long time and walked out the door a changed person. He was never the same again. Whenever anybody asked him, 'Who's your Daddy?' he'd just tell them, 'I'm a Child of God'." The distinguished gentleman got up from the table and said, "Isn't that a great story?" The professor responded that it really was a great story! As the man turned to leave, he said, "You know, if that new preacher hadn't told me that I was one of God's children, I probably never would have amounted to anything!" And he walked away. The seminary professor and his wife were stunned. He called the waitress over and asked her, "Do you know who that man was who just left that was sitting at our table?" The waitress grinned and said, "Of course. Everybody here knows him. That's Ben Hooper. He's the former governor of Tennessee!" Someone in your life today needs a reminder that they are one of God's children! "For you have received the Spirit of adoption, whereby we cry, 'Abba, Father'. The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit, that we are God's children." (Romans 8:15-16 This touched my heart- hope it does yours as well! Ashley

Congrats Lindsey and Jay! Ted and I are so excited for you and hope we can get together to meet him soon! He is adorable but I wanna meet him/ hold the cute little fella! We are praying for you and hope you will be coming home soon! Much love, Ashley and Ted