itsjay Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stork Central Posted February 27, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 "I believe. I believe in the sun. I believe in the sun for good reason. I am...of the Kiowa nation, and the Kiowas are children of the sun. One of the most sacred and revered stories in Kiowa oral tradition is that of a woman who married the sun. On the Great Plains is the sun most god-like. It looms eternal in the atmosphere of Oklahma. Rainy Mountain is an ancient sentinel of the sun. When the Kiowas came down from the north hundreds of years: ago, they ended their journey there. Rainy Mountain became the center of their world. It is said that whenever they camped there it rained. But I think it was the sun, the sun appearing through the mists of rain and rising to a brilliant eminence above the clouds and above the whole of the land, that struck wonder in them and held them in thrall. Even now, in that place, is it so for me. There do I believe in the sun." -- N. Scott Momaday, author of Sunrise at Rainy Mountain For all the "sturm und drang" of life, at Abrazo, we too believe! and today, we've surely witnessed a solar eclipse of the baby sort, as the clouds moved aside to let the sun illuminate the future of one very much loved and blessed baby girl! Her birthmother lovingly entrusted her to the care of her chosen adoptive family ten days ago, but nothing more could be done, under ICWA regulations, until this sunshine-filled day, when there's not a cloud in our big, blue, Texas sky! So, huge hugs and an overdue welcome, to this tiniest new child of the son, her proud new parents (graduates of our Wanna Ohana! orientation of 8/07), her enraptured "big" 'lil brother (also a Texas-born Abrazotot), and her oh-so-dear birthfamily. May the Son continue to shine upon each of them, cutting through the mist and holding all forever in thrall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam & Beth Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 So, huge hugs and an overdue welcome, to this tiniest new child of the son, her proud new parents (graduates of our Wanna Ohana! orientation of 8/07), her enraptured "big" 'lil brother (also a Texas-born Abrazotot), and her oh-so-dear birthfamily. Congrats to the Wanna Ohanna family on their newest addition! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gina Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale and Amanda Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Finally, the announcement! Congratulations to the new family of FOUR!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissamerritt Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Congrats!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suebee Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Congratulations to the newest family of four, and loving prayers for this precious girl's first family. May all your days radiate with warmth and love. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEnglishes Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Congratulations!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Congratulations of becoming a family of four!!!! Many blessings to come! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbell Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 An announcement worth waiting for! Congratulations on your new addition! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pamelaz Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 The newest little bundle of sunshine, Miss Sophie Mae, is now pictured in the gallery with her loving family! Congrats!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AudraKay Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Congratulations John, Nina and Hendrick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd and Eileen Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 (edited) Congratulations! What wonderful news! Happy Day! Happy Day! And what a beautiful name! Edited February 27, 2008 by Todd and Eileen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hkingkong Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elaine Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 what a beautiful family! congratulations on your bundle of pink!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calix Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Woohooo! Congratulations. I'm so so happy for the lifelong connections you are making. Blessings for you, your whole family, and the dear birthmother. Best, Kay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HJBurken Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Adding our warmest congrats to John and Nina and their 2 little ones. Praying for this special birthmomma and her family. Hope and Joel in MO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerry&robin Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Congrats on your new baby girl! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithandErika Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Congratulations!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen & Steve Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Congratulations John, Nina and Hendrick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel & Erika Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 CONGRATULATIONS!!! Wonderful News! We are thrilled for you and celebrate this happy day. Blessings on your new baby girl, her proud Birthfamily and her new Forever Family! Can't wait to meet her back in NJ!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wen+jas Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Congratulations John, Nina, Hendrick and sweet little Sophie (we love the name) May she bring you as much joy as our little Sophie has brought us. Congratulations Wendy and Jason Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPJ Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Praise!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teena & Joe Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Congratulations, John, Nina and Hendrick on baby Sophie! She is sooooooo beautiful and you guys make such a lovely family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonycpa and Linda Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Congrats.... Can't wait to see her at the NJ Reunion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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