Monica281 457 Report post Posted April 3, 2014 The pictures are precious, thank you for sharing them with your forum family Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steven&Melissa 979 Report post Posted April 4, 2014 The pictures are precious, thank you for sharing them with your forum family They really are beautiful! We were blessed with an amazing birth grandmother when Amelia came into our family and I think often to the love you have for Sloane. She has been a huge added bonus to our lives, so I can only imagine the very special place she'll hold in Amelia's heart. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suziandben 134 Report post Posted April 4, 2014 Grandmas are the BEST!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1st x grandma 419 Report post Posted April 5, 2014 Thank you ladies.. My little one is getting so big, and more beautiful each day.. She owns her grama's heart <3... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1st x grandma 419 Report post Posted April 5, 2014 How wonderful, Amelia has her grama's heart no doubt as do many of the kiddos who have any of their first grandparents in their life.. :-) more people to love and validate them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1st x grandma 419 Report post Posted April 8, 2014 Hello all, I am in need of some assistance... I am sure there is a list somewhere, I was hoping to get the names of a few books that are recommended to PIWs to read in preparation for their journey with open adoption. Thanks in advance Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RHSegura 548 Report post Posted April 8, 2014 One was this: http://m.barnesandnoble.com/w/twenty-things-adopted-kids-wish-their-adoptive-parents-knew-sherrie-eldridge/1100620024?ean=9780440508380 Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew by Sherrie Eldridge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1st x grandma 419 Report post Posted April 9, 2014 Thank you Hannah, I really appreciate your response. My daughter is doing a project for one of her classes for the field in which she wants to work with and we were talking about books available for birthparents/moms, I had mentioned to her that I thought I had seen somewhere or heard that some of those books and maybe a few others were recommended for PIWs.. And since we can't access the forum from home she asked me if I could post to see what other books maybe were good books recommended. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasFamily 190 Report post Posted April 9, 2014 One was this: http://m.barnesandnoble.com/w/twenty-things-adopted-kids-wish-their-adoptive-parents-knew-sherrie-eldridge/1100620024?ean=9780440508380 Twenty Things Adopted Kids Wish Their Adoptive Parents Knew by Sherrie Eldridge This is one of the best books I have read about adoption. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keepingfaith4us 197 Report post Posted April 9, 2014 Mari, another recommended book for PIW's is the Open Adoption Experience, it is another good resource. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1st x grandma 419 Report post Posted April 11, 2014 Thank you Leah, Merae.. I have passed information to her. Wishing all a great weekend. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1st x grandma 419 Report post Posted April 19, 2014 Wishing all the forum family and yours a wonderful and blessed Easter.. Happy egg hunt :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DPJ 250 Report post Posted April 20, 2014 We had an early Egg Hunt today...fun fun fun!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasFamily 190 Report post Posted April 20, 2014 I hope you and yours have a happy Easter! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1st x grandma 419 Report post Posted April 22, 2014 We had a wonderful Easter with family and friends this weekend.. BUT!!! We also had a GREAT pre-Easter celebration with a picnic the previous weekend with my Angel Girl, my God-Children and my sister in law. A BONUS was having yet another wonderful time with our SPECIAL overnight guest (my angel girl) which gave us an added blessing and much to be thankful for. I can’t even begin to tell you how much we appreciate and love her mommy and daddy for these gifts. My heart runith over to be a witness to the strong affection and closeness my daughter and her daughter share with each other, something that would not be possible without the giving hearts and the true essence of open adoption. Yet another wonderful blessing for us coming up, my daughter is receiving her Associates Degree on May 10 YAYYYYY.. What an awesome way for her to spend Birth Mother’s Day and great added celebration for Mother’s Day. Thank you all who have cheered her on!! God willing Next one is her Bachelor’s Degree in a few years. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keepingfaith4us 197 Report post Posted April 22, 2014 LOVE reading of your special weekend with your angel girl and of Lauranda's upcoming graduation! I am so proud of her and her accomplishments and know she has worked really hard in her studies. I always enjoy reading and sharing in your happiness when it comes to seeing your daughter with her daughter. I know her parents have to feel so blessed by you all too! Xoxo 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Steven&Melissa 979 Report post Posted April 22, 2014 So happy to hear about your wonderful weekend!!! And HUUUUUGE congratulations to Lauranda on her Associate's Degree! Great job to your girl! Super proud of her and I know you are beaming all-around! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
elly_mae 307 Report post Posted April 23, 2014 Awesome news Mari! Glad you had such a good weekend. Thanks for sharing. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
karen&scott 247 Report post Posted April 23, 2014 Congrats Lauranda! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BDP21 292 Report post Posted April 23, 2014 Way to go Lauranda! I know it's a big accomplishment for your whole family! I imagine your angel girl and your family through her are also so proud! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
suziandben 134 Report post Posted April 23, 2014 HUGE congratulations Lauranda!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
melissamerritt 254 Report post Posted April 23, 2014 Way to go!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasFamily 190 Report post Posted April 23, 2014 Sounds like y'all had a great weekend!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1st x grandma 419 Report post Posted April 24, 2014 thank you everyone so much... I wanted to post pics, but there are some really nice ones on the forums first page and I don't want to over-ride any of them.. Wish there was a way to post to my gallery without disturbing the forum page... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mbell 73 Report post Posted April 25, 2014 What a wonderful update! Big congratulations to Lauranda! What a great accomplishment! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
