itsjay 0 Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Congratulations! Link to post Share on other sites
Stork Central 1,114 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 post Share on other sites
Adam & Beth 3 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 post Share on other sites
Gina 2 Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Congratulations! Link to post Share on other sites
Dale and Amanda 4 Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Finally, the announcement! Congratulations to the new family of FOUR!!! Link to post Share on other sites
melissamerritt 254 Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Congrats!!! Link to post Share on other sites
suebee 228 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 post Share on other sites
TheEnglishes 0 Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Congratulations!!!!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
dee 7 Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Congratulations of becoming a family of four!!!! Many blessings to come! Link to post Share on other sites
mbell 73 Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 An announcement worth waiting for! Congratulations on your new addition! Link to post Share on other sites
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 post Share on other sites
AudraKay 25 Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Congratulations John, Nina and Hendrick Link to post Share on other sites
Todd and Eileen 9 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 post Share on other sites
hkingkong 10 Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Congratulations! Link to post Share on other sites
Elaine 1 Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 what a beautiful family! congratulations on your bundle of pink!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Calix 0 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 post Share on other sites
HJBurken 0 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 post Share on other sites
jerry&robin 0 Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Congrats on your new baby girl! Link to post Share on other sites
KeithandErika 0 Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Congratulations!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Jen & Steve 0 Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Congratulations John, Nina and Hendrick! Link to post Share on other sites
Daniel & Erika 9 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 post Share on other sites
wen+jas 17 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 post Share on other sites
DPJ 254 Posted February 27, 2008 Report Share Posted February 27, 2008 Praise!!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Teena & Joe 0 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 post Share on other sites
Tonycpa and Linda 0 Posted February 28, 2008 Report Share Posted February 28, 2008 Congrats.... Can't wait to see her at the NJ Reunion. Link to post Share on other sites
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