suziandben Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Good job and Congratulations to this "Fool"-ish family who are now Tweeners! Blessings to all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jan and Greg Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Oh what happy news!!!!!!!!!! Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matthew and Betsy Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Congratulations!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Blessings abound to the newest family!!! Thinking of all the birthparents as we rejoice in sharing the love of open adoptions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd and Eileen Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Congratulations to the newest placement! A true testament to the miracle of open adoption! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 What a great story...congratulations on the arrival of your new son, and birthbrother! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRACEB Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 Congratulations to the new family of 4! Hugs to the first mom. Tracey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott & Char Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 Congratulations to the newest family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patti and Steve Posted July 26, 2009 Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 Blessings upon all of the newest family!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
julieandjonathan Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Congratulations!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stork Central Posted July 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 In January of 2008, eight couples were gathered in a hotel conference room in San Antonio for an Abrazo Parents-of-Tomorrow weekend that later became known as the 3x5s. (So named because three of those couples were againers who had overcome harrowing experiences on their way to their prior adoptions, yet had the faith to sign up again.) One told of enduring medical complications, another talked of birthparent issues, and the third shared their tale of surviving a frightening legal challenge. None knew what lay ahead, but for one couple, the journey to their next child held highs and lows they surely could not have imagined that January night. They made a leap of faith in accepting a match many might have rejected, only to see it fail, through no fault of their own. They matched a second time, with a mother who wanted little contact and sadly saw that connection ultimately falter, as well. Yet through it all, they continued to uplift Abrazo's community and support their own relatives in times of crises over the last year, still trusting that they truly were meant to grow their family and that like the cotton square, it would blossom in time. They could not possibly know how desperately a young South Texas family needed them to be going through all they were, in order to ensure that this loving home would still be available for their beloved baby girl, in the summer of 2009. They couldn't have known how much their new daughter's birthmom would need a family would could understand her circumstances without judgement and why their prior legal experience would have prepared them for any risks the new case might present. They couldn't know how appreciated they would be, this time around, after their generosity and trust had been so neglected by those with whom they'd matched previously. But God knew, and in God's infinite goodness, two good families were brought together for the good of one very blessed child, whose place in the world now blesses them both. "Faith is the evidence of things unseen..." reads Hebrew 11:1. Here's to those who have the faith to wait on God's plan and the grace to know God's plan is always best. Congratulations, all! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suziandben Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Jim & Andrea and BIG BROTHER Gavin, We are so excited to celebrate with you today! You have truly been an inspiration of faith and patience. It's makes me all teary to see your dreams come true. Suzi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karen&scott Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Rejoicing with this newly joined family and the arrival of one very loved baby girl, made possible through Him. Karen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Todd and Eileen Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Jumping for Joy!!!! Jim, Andrea, and Gavin, We are so thrilled for you. God bless your family. God bless this new baby girl. God bless her birth family! Congratulations!! Wooooo Hoooo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dale and Amanda Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Jim, Andrea, and Gavin, so many happy tears for your family!!! I can't wait to meet that precious little girl and will continue lifting your newly expanded family in prayer...especially this first family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reneetodd Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 I am overjoyed! Congratulations to Jim, Andrea, and Gavin and a big hug to the wonderful birthfamily! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vanfam Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Congratulations! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPJ Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 PRAISE.... Can't wait to meet that lil' girl of yours.... tears of sweet joy here. Call us when you get a chance so I give that baby a sweet hug!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suebee Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 I got chills reading this particular birth announcement. I know all Abrazo families are deserving of this kind of blessing, but it does my heart oh so good to know that the incredible and wonderful Steadman family has grown to include a precious baby girl. I know she will be doted on by her big sisters and big brother Gavin...not to mention mom, dad, and grandparents. Special prayers for the loving momma who chose one of the best of the best families for her daughter and herself! I can not wait to meet this little darling in person!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmom2nickngrace Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Congrats to the newest family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daniel & Erika Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congrats to our wonderful friends the Steadmans! God Bless You All! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonycpa and Linda Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 A Girl. Congrats to a really nice couple with a new bundle of joy. God bless you all as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiK Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Answered prayers indeed! Congradulations to the Steadman family, May peaceful hearts be granted to the birthfamily of this much loved little girl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRACEB Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 HOORAY!! Congratulations to the Steadman family! A sweet baby girl for so many to love. Lifting prayers for this birthmom and all that love this sweet baby girl. Blessings, Tracey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dee Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Hooray for this day!!! Congratulations Steadman family on the arrival of your little girl!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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