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  2. We are LDS RU?

    in Abrazo's Chapel Potluck

    Posted

    Oh you missed out Suzi! :blink:

    I'm glad that my calling (job) right now is the newsletter and program.

    We have a Relief Society Ensign study group. We get together once a week and discuss the conference talks. I also started another group called Self Reliance (Money saving tips). I taught a class with others on how to use coupons or any other food and grocery saving tips. The next class may be about learning how to cut kids hair. Scary!

    I went to CVS and used their Extra Bucks program. Walgreens has good deals too.

    Heather :)

  6. We are LDS RU?

    in Abrazo's Chapel Potluck

    Posted

    Good explaination Suzi.

    Elizabeth, I do not know the answers to all your questions but I will do my best to find one.

    I know in the old days when we adopted Katelyn. ;) LDS Family Services did not have open adoptions. We were on a first name basis like most angencies. We met Katelyn's birthmother and sent letters and pictures and gifts. Now I know that they do have open adoptions and they leave it to both parties to decide.

    We were very open to open adoption even though it was differnet at first. I wished we could have more openess with our first two adoptions.

    Heather :)

  7. We are LDS RU?

    in Abrazo's Chapel Potluck

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    Here I am. :D I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. I was baptized when I was 15 years old and have been greatly blessed for being a member of my faith. I was definately a lost soul with not much guidance in my life. I never thought I would be having such a wonderful life. Our first two adoptions of Katelyn and Emelie were through LDS Family Services. We waited 21 months for Katelyn and 7 months for Emelie from the time of activating our file. For Brayden it was evident that we needed to follow a different route and we were led to Abrazo. It has been such a good experience because Abrazo wants to know how your child (children) are progressing. I love Camp Abrazo, the forum and the upcoming Elite event!

    In the Mormon faith we believe that we can be together forever as families. Our relationships or time as a family does not end at death. As worthy members we believe that we can go to the temple to be sealed for time and all eternity. I have been to the temple and been sealed to my family. It is the greatest feeling to know that no matter what happens we will be together.

    Here is the official website of our church www.lds.org or if you're curious about anything go ahead and ask.

    Heather :)

  20. Adoptive Children and Biological Children

    in Looking to Adopt

    Posted

    Hi, we are beginning the adoption process and I have been unable to find any suggested books on raising a biological and adopted child. Would you suggest any book to explain the adoption to a 6 year old? I guess we are looking for both adult adn children books. Thank you so much for the posts on the previous pages, I have a list of books to begin reading. Thank you for your help, Brandy

    I'm sorry I thought I posted this under "suggested reading" somehow it has it's own topic. Does anyone know how to move it? I apologize for taking up the space area.

    I'm sorry I thought you were adopting a six year old. I will read better next time.

    Heather :)

  22. Choosing Domestic Adoption Vs. International?

    in Looking to Adopt

    Posted

    That is true. If they would have gone through the foster care system they would have been warned and educated. I think private adoption agencies need to do a better job of educating would be parents if the child placed with them is older than a newborn. I think it would be nice if they had referrals for services that they needed. I'm greatful that Abrazo does alot of this educating and post adoption support. :)

    Heather

  23. Newsworthy Grandparents

    in The Family Room

    Posted

    Grandparents are great! My husbands parents love our children. When Brayden first came home. They held him 24/7. I asked if they wanted to put him down for a minute? They said "not while we are here". I'm excited for them to see what a cute little boy Brayden has become when we see them at Christmas.

    Brayden's birthgrandmother is also wonderful at keeping in touch. She has sent the kids three or four huge boxes of loot since we last say her in June during finalization. She has taken in Katelyn and Emelie as her own. It makes us happy to see our children having these connections.

    Grandparents help us feel safe and connected.

    Heather :)

  24. Choosing Domestic Adoption Vs. International?

    in Looking to Adopt

    Posted

    Obviously they were not educated or informed about the risks. But RAD and other issues are very real. There is always a risk in adoption whether international or domestic. Sometimes parents cannot cope or do not have access to the right support. I had heard about this camp in Montana but did not know all the details. The woman who runs it obviously gives children and families hope.

    Heather

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