varnervol 0 Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 Congrats to the newest forever families Link to post Share on other sites
Don&Andrea 0 Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 Oh my goodness! I can't believe I missed all this exciting news! Congratulations Patti and Steve! Welcome to the world little girl! Natalie!!! Oh my gosh! Wow! A huge Congrats to your family on the new bundle of blue! What a joyous surprise! Link to post Share on other sites
DavidnDaena 0 Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 A big Congratulations to the latest newly formed families. Lifting up the birthfamilies enduring difficult emotions right now. Link to post Share on other sites
monamarie 0 Posted June 2, 2008 Report Share Posted June 2, 2008 What a beautiful picture in the gallery of the new family. That little girl looks mighty happy and I must say that I could not help but notice the permanent grins on both Patti and Steve's faces. All is how it should be!! My thoughts and prayers go out to the birthmother who will forever be a part of our Abrazo family and may at some point come around to being a part of the family she help to create. God Bless to all. Mona Link to post Share on other sites
Sandi & Scott 0 Posted June 3, 2008 Report Share Posted June 3, 2008 (edited) Congratulations Patti, Steve, Big Brother Jack, Sara and your courageous and loving birthmom!!! How wonderful that your journey ended in such a positive way, she is so beautiful and there is so much joy on your faces that it warms my own heart. Sandi Edited June 3, 2008 by Sandi & Scott Link to post Share on other sites
julieandjonathan 0 Posted June 4, 2008 Report Share Posted June 4, 2008 Wow!!!! I can't believe that I missed 3 births while I have been away from my computer!! HOW WONDERFUL!!!!!!!!! Congratulations to all the blessed families!! Julie Link to post Share on other sites
Patti and Steve 0 Posted June 8, 2008 Report Share Posted June 8, 2008 My thoughts and prayers are with Sara's firstmother tonight and every night as well...may she always know how much we treasure her "pearl" and surround her with our love. May she receive God's blessings and gifts and know in her heart how much we give her thanks. My thoughts and prayers go out to the birthmother who will forever be a part of our Abrazo family and may at some point come around to being a part of the family she help to create. God Bless to all. Mona Link to post Share on other sites
Stork Central 1,114 Posted June 13, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 [from the script of the movie SHREK 2) Donkey: [repeatedly] Are we there yet? Donkey: Are we there yet? Shrek: Yes Donkey: Really? Indeed, they're there, at last! But it wasn't a short nor easy ride, for today's entrustment is the culmination of a plan that began years ago. After adopting their darling Texas-born baby girl, one beloved Abrazo family living in Tennessee began to dream of finding her a sibling. That dream led to an arduous course of volunteer work on behalf of a large nationally-renowned adoption agency seeking to open an office in their locale, as they'd hoped that a hometown placement might prove more expeditious. (But meanwhile, these dedicated Abrazo alum helped coordinate and host Abrazo's now-annual Memphis picnic each fall, while remaining such loyal Forum members that Abrazo was inspired to launch a whole new level of posting privileges, in honor of our most elite of posters!) And who could forget their participation in Camp Abrazo last summer? (Surely not one Bandera mule, who shall live in posterity amongst the photos on our Gallery!) Finally, this "merit"ous family could no longer avoid the truth: there's no place like home! So last November, they returned for another orientation weekend, just in time to be found by an extraordinary mama seeking an equally-extraordinary home for her coming baby-- and today, it's official! as these graduates of our InDecision '07 orientation weekend of 11/07, along with their darling daughter, her birthfamily, and their new baby boy and his dear birthmama celebrate the coming together of a family that was undoubtedly meant-to-be, from the beginning of time! Blessings, all. May your lives together be filled with laughter, joy and the light that streams in when windows are opened and the dark places made bright. Link to post Share on other sites
mbell 73 Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Blessings, all. May your lives together be filled with laughter, joy and the light that streams in when windows are opened and the dark places made bright. Amen! Congratulations to ALL members of this newly expanded family!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Josh and Kara Whitfield 8 Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!The Merritt is found!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Gina 2 Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Welcome to the world Ethan! Congratulations Billie, Chris, Melissa and Grace Ann. Link to post Share on other sites
monamarie 0 Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Congratulations to a very happy couple and a mighty proud big sister. Through laughter and tears this baby boy has found his forever family and with a birthmama who has warmed our hearts and made us laugh this family is one that is just full of personality. This is one lucky boy and he has a lot of love to surround him. Our love surrounds his birthmother who we have seen grow over the months and who has come into our office and has made us laugh, or made us cry but in some way has given us a little piece of herself to us all that we will always remember. Link to post Share on other sites
DPJ 254 Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Praise! Link to post Share on other sites
Don&Andrea 0 Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Congratulations Billie, Ethan, Big Sis Grace Ann and Mama and Papa Merritt!!! We're so happy you all found each other! Blessings to you all as you journey ahead, together! Link to post Share on other sites
suziandben 134 Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Wow I was just reading posts the other night...thinking we sure need a "forum for dummies" book that would answer those questions such as: was the missing merritt ever found etc? so glad that i stumbled onto these postings today. YEAH!! CONGRATULATIONS MERRITT FAMILY and sending lots of love to a very special birthmama. ben & suzi Link to post Share on other sites
hkingkong 10 Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Congratulation to baby Ethan and all of his family! Link to post Share on other sites
TheEnglishes 0 Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Congratulations to baby Ethan and his entire family! Grace Ann is a big sister, Grace Ann is a big sister!!!!!! YAY!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
weadoptedthree 10 Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Grace Ann's prayers were finally answered! I'm pretty sure Chris and Melissa had the same prayer answered today as well. Billie, our thoughts are with you as well as you entrust your precious son to this wonderful family. Congratulations one and all! Link to post Share on other sites
Guest pamelaz Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Congratulations to the entire new family! Link to post Share on other sites
TRACEB 102 Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Congratulations Ethan and his wonderful LARGE family with a lot of LOVE all around him. I'm sure Grace Ann is so excited to be a big sister. Prayers sent out to you all. Hugs, Tracey Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel & Erika 9 Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Congratulations Melissa, Chris, Grace Ann and Billie! When it's right, you know it!!!! Welcome to the world ETHAN!!! Link to post Share on other sites
HeidiK 94 Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 I am blessed by the connection you have created...Welcome Ethan you will be so lucky to me loved by many! Link to post Share on other sites
Susan 93 Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Many many congrats to all involved!! This is such great news! We continue to hold Billie -- and everyone involved -- in our prayers. May your forever family have many wonderful days ahead! Welcome to the world, Ethan!! Susan Link to post Share on other sites
srathbun 0 Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 Congratulations!!!!!!!!!! What a beautiful story! Stacie Link to post Share on other sites
Patti and Steve 0 Posted June 13, 2008 Report Share Posted June 13, 2008 HIP HIP HOORAY!!! The long awaited announcement!!! So happy for Melissa, Chris and Grace Ann and so looking forward to seeing photos of Grace Ann with Ethan. Special thoughts and prayers being sent across the miles to Billie. You have blessed the Merritt's with an angel, may you now receive many blessings throughout your lifetime!!! Link to post Share on other sites
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