Susan 93 Posted June 14, 2013 Report Share Posted June 14, 2013 Welcome! We live in VA so maybe we can meet up at a local gathering Susan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KatieTenn 21 Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 We live on the Eastern Shore, but we are actually in Texas right now. I haven't been able to respond much because my grandmother passed away a couple of days ago, and thankfully I was able to be here with her and with my family. I had a strong connection with her, so it is very difficult, but we are trying to be grateful for the time we have had and just keep moving forward. Now, this is also a good distraction from time to time, and of course we are still hoping to continue with our adoption plans. I am sad that our child won't have been able to meet my grandmother... she was pretty cool. A local gathering would be great! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
1st x grandma 419 Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 (edited) We live on the Eastern Shore, but we are actually in Texas right now. I haven't been able to respond much because my grandmother passed away a couple of days ago, and thankfully I was able to be here with her and with my family. I had a strong connection with her, so it is very difficult, but we are trying to be grateful for the time we have had and just keep moving forward. Now, this is also a good distraction from time to time, and of course we are still hoping to continue with our adoption plans. I am sad that our child won't have been able to meet my grandmother... she was pretty cool. A local gathering would be great! Katie, welcome, so sorry on the loss of your grandmother. Prayers for comfort going your's and your families way. Edited June 16, 2013 by 1st x grandma Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hcrouse 87 Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 Katie, sorry for your loss. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BDP21 292 Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 Katie, I am so sorry for your loss. I also had a very special relationship with my grandma who we lost in 2007. I know how hard this time is for you. I know she will be watching out for you as your family grows. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
KatieTenn 21 Posted June 29, 2013 Report Share Posted June 29, 2013 Thanks everyone for the support. We are getting ourselves back together as time goes on, though I miss her terribly. We are also planning on being back in TX for the July orientation, so that is exciting. We added a few days on to the trip to spend time with Grandpa and family there. It should be really nice. Also taking a mandatory summer trip to Schlitterbahn! One of my favorite places in TX since I was little. So excited. Katie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TexasFamily 190 Posted June 29, 2013 Report Share Posted June 29, 2013 I love Schlitterbahn! I am not a big amusement park fan but I love water parks. I'm looking forward to following y'all's journey to parenthood. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Monica281 457 Posted June 29, 2013 Report Share Posted June 29, 2013 Love Schlitterbahn!! Can't wait to follow you on this exciting journey!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fran.c.didonato 126 Posted July 1, 2013 Report Share Posted July 1, 2013 Schlitterbahn's the best! Have fun Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stork Central 1,114 Posted November 18, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 18, 2013 Abrazo needs childless couples, especially those from Texas. We know these words may irk some of our six yet-unmatched PIWs, but every adopting couple has its own preset expectations and qualifications, just as placing parents do. And when prospective birthparents shuffle through our very small selection of waiting family profiles and don't find what they're looking for, they go looking elsewhere, and we don't want that to happen! So if you (or your homestudy agency) know childless couples who are well-suited for open adoption and would be a great addition to the Abrazo family, please encourage them to download our Adoptive Parents Inquiry form, available on our website at http://abrazo.org/want-to-adopt/process/ OR have them call Stacy for more information at 210-342-5683. Pay it forward... share the "gift" of Abrazo with everyone you know! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mwalker 25 Posted November 19, 2013 Report Share Posted November 19, 2013 Will spread the word! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ElizabethAnn 690 Posted January 8, 2014 Report Share Posted January 8, 2014 Hate to sound like a broken record... but a recent crop of matches has left Abrazo in need of more adopting couples! Lately, we've had special requests from expectant parents who are particularly interested in Hispanic couples, as well as childless Texans, so if you know of infertile, traditionally-married couples who would fit Abrazo program requirements and be excellent parents through open adoption, please encourage them to apply! 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mandcf 11 Posted January 13, 2014 Report Share Posted January 13, 2014 Elizabeth, we will work on it! Mitch andi were so blessed to be matched and with baby in under 4 months. I remember you predicting that at our orientation. So we will definitely spread the word and keep our eyes open! BTW, I LOOOOOVE being a mommy! I thank God we found Abrazo. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stork Central 1,114 Posted March 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 6, 2014 Hate to sound like a broken record... but a recent crop of matches has left Abrazo in need of more adopting couples! Lately, we've had special requests from expectant parents who are particularly interested in Hispanic couples, as well as childless Texans, so if you know of infertile, traditionally-married couples who would fit Abrazo program requirements and be excellent parents through open adoption, please encourage them to apply! DITTO!! Abrazo is blessed to STILL be in need of adoptive families... please help spread the word! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mwalker 25 Posted March 7, 2014 Report Share Posted March 7, 2014 Spreading now!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey J 21 Posted March 19, 2014 Report Share Posted March 19, 2014 Hey Abrazo friends! Elizabeth, some of my very oldest and dearest friends are sending in their application in the next couple of days. They don't live in Texas (they are in New Orleans), but they are wonderful and very committed to an open adoption. Keep an eye out!! I'm so excited for them to start this journey with Abrazo! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ElizabethAnn 690 Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 Awesome, Lindsey! Thank you... we NEED families, so their timing rocks! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rdavis 26 Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 And we would love to cheer on some other Louisiana folk!!! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lindsey J 21 Posted March 24, 2014 Report Share Posted March 24, 2014 I have been e-mailing them all day and they are BEYOND excited! And I am so excited for them. I have goosebumps! Their application is in the mail!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stork Central 1,114 Posted March 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted March 25, 2014 We got it today!! Hope we can maybe get them into next month's orientation... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hcrouse 87 Posted March 26, 2014 Report Share Posted March 26, 2014 We got it today!! Hope we can maybe get them into next month's orientation... April is an awesome month to attend orientation! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
laneybug 47 Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 Omigosh you're talking about US! My husband and I are so excited for the orientation in less than 2 weeks!!! New Orleans is just a hop, skip, and a jump from Texas (the border, anyway) and we can't wait to meet y'all. Thank you thank you thank you Lindsey and Elizabeth! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BDP21 292 Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 Welcome laneybug! Looking forward to following your journey! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hcrouse 87 Posted April 13, 2014 Report Share Posted April 13, 2014 Omigosh you're talking about US! My husband and I are so excited for the orientation in less than 2 weeks!!! New Orleans is just a hop, skip, and a jump from Texas (the border, anyway) and we can't wait to meet y'all. Thank you thank you thank you Lindsey and Elizabeth! Welcome! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RHSegura 548 Posted April 14, 2014 Report Share Posted April 14, 2014 Welcome! We will look forward to seeing where your journey takes you! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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