HeidiK

What heartbreaking news. I have no words to express how sad this is.

I think that this states my feelings perfectly! We are now a part of a larger family, and that is amazing! There are more people to love our girls. I guess it just seems to me that we talk about making positive changes, but we get stuck with keeping distinct words for separating the roles. Some kids have two father figures because of divorce and remarriage. Ours have them because of adoption!!! Why is it that society allows for that in divorce, but not adoption? Amen Ms Amanda- The world isFILLED with complicated, and complex families- and they are all beautiful!

What a beautiful love story!

Amanda - I don't see it as a poor decision at all. All of our situations are just different. Since Parker's birth family has attended camp,and we have visits with Gabe's birth family and I post picks and stories about everyone- I use their names. First names only - my parents have met Gabe's birth family too. I do alot to re-assure anyone I ma talking to about the boys birth families - that YES they did love thme - that's why they made an adoption choice. I think everyone should make choices about how and when sharing information is done based on each situatiuon. I KNOW you have C and D's along with girls best interests in your heart always!

What a beautiful story...a true fairytale!

Welcome little one - may you always feel loved!

Have cooler ......will travel!

WElcome to the newest TWEENERS

Happy Passover to everyone. May you all be blessed with a sweet life and good health. If you would like to know more: Passover 101

Yippeeee. I am so hAppy. For the latest Abrazo miracle

WOW ladies- I had no idea about both of these prespectives..thanks to you both for sharing. I am thinking today about condoms............. BTW Kristal----you looks SO cute!

And the angels sing......

Welcome all into this amazing circle of family. May you all be blessed with health and laughter

I am so happy for Bill and Molly and the children they love

Welcome little sticky one- you are so loved.

Many blessings for peace to all this perfect circle

How do they live with themselves if "putting their foot down" means the system or foster care intervenes? I wonder?

Prayers for sweet Becca and Lucy - May an answer be found

Elizabeth - your words are beautiful and so true. I imagine most adoptive families think their baby's first mother is amazing - but it is hard to say how very special ours is. The fact that she is even here with is remarkable - and that she is still strong enough to place her precious angel in our care, even more so. I don't know how she manages to endure so much and still be so incredibly beautiful and full of light. But she has had the miracle of a mother's love. Our baby not only has an amazing birthmother, but a birthgrandmother who would go to the end of the earth to demonstrate her love for her girls. I can't wait to tell Sloan all about her journey into this world - it s a one of a kind story and one I know she will be so proud of. Amen Shelly- Truely a match made in heaven

Hail to the new chief - after all Pennsylvania was a swing state. Many blessings to all that elected this future for a very special boy cue : balloon drop

I joined you in lighting a few mtself - I hope more will do the same

Blessings to these children and the family from which they were born and the family where they will grow.

Rebecca - You go ahead and spill it here...vent away. I can only be hear to listen and give you a HUGE cyber hug. Why this is your path and process....I don't have a clue. Its not quick or easy or simple process by any means......

I am so excited for all the "againers" that have been recently re-matched with their childrens birth familes because I know that these 1st families have always been so important to them and the children you are currently parenting. While its so exciting for so many, I feel sad for these 1st families as they face the whole "process" for a 2nd time but I do know that they are loved and supported by some pretty wonderful people. I hope that by knowing how much their APs love their children and how much you all do to keep these connections intact...that it will provide them with comfort and strenght. Open adoption means so much to so many - blessing to those who are able and willing to walk the talk