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Reply by Quirky Momma
author of quirkymomma.com
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12/7/2009 12:45 PM
I too love adoption stories! My hubby and I have talked about adoption, but I feel we are a bit overwhelmed right now (with 3 under 3) to add to our bunch. Maybe one day, till then we like to support our friends who have adopted.
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Reply by Stephanie
author of Team Babetz
12/7/2009 4:17 PM
I have a niece who turns 16 today. I've never met her. My sister gave birth to her when she was 18 and gave her up for adoption. A lovely Christian family adopted her and she is thriving today.
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My brother and sister in law are in China and picked up their sweet daughter today. TODAY! So exciting to see God's hand work in these situations.
I have a huge heart for adoption. And can see it from both sides.
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Reply by Brianne
author of Mommys Time
The Life of a Domestic Engineer
12/7/2009 7:37 PM
I am adopted. And I feel completely blessed.
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Reply by Kristen
author of We Are THAT Family
12/8/2009 4:44 PM
Brianne-you simple statement made me tear up! So sweet! Stephanie-I'm amazed at your story and blessings to your brother and his family! Wow. Quirky Momma-I'm with you. I've always been deeply drawn to adoption--not completely sure why that is-yet.
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Reply by Tracy
author of The Adventures of 3 Guys and A Doll
12/8/2009 4:52 PM
We adopted our now 6 y/o dd from China when she was 15 mos old. We can't imagine what our lives were like before she came home. In a house with 3 brothers, she is the happy, pink, sparkle in our day.
It has been an absolute joy to be her mommy. I'd love to adopt again but finances and living space don't allow for it.
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Reply by Toni
author of The Happy Housewife
Thriving on One Income in a Two Income World
12/10/2009 10:19 PM
I am adopted too, I think it is wonderful that a birth mother would make that kind of sacrifice and that a family is willing to welcome a child into their home.
I have always loved the fact that I was adopted and felt extra special growing up that my parent's wanted a baby so much they adopted me, lol!
Toni
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Reply by Trench Mommy
author of From The Trenches Of Motherhood
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12/12/2009 1:56 PM
I love adoption. I would love adopt locally. But I'm scared off by the state involvement. I would do overseas but we don't have the money for that. I pray that someday when it is the right time that God would put someone in our life who needs us to adopt.
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Reply by Samantha @ Mama Notes
author of Mama Notes
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12/14/2009 12:34 PM
I think adoption is wonderful. My good friends are in the process of adopting right now. It is a long and hard process. I have wanted to adopt.... we'll see if it's our will!
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Reply by chickfilady
author of Blissful Beth's Blog
12/20/2009 3:10 PM
We adopted a sibling group of three through our state 3 years ago. We were foster parents for two to the same children for 2 years before. It took two years for the adoption process to go through. I cannot imagine life without my children. We are so blessed. Everyone kept telling us what a difference we were making in their lives. Perhaps that is true, but they have made a huge difference in our lives. I am definitely pro adoption. And who knows we might not be down yet!
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Reply by Kim
author of Mama Fasha
12/21/2009 10:31 PM
My paternal grandfather was adopted at birth. His son married my mom when I was 4 and he adopted me officially when I was 8. When I was married the first time I adopted 3 children through our local county agency (2 came from another county and one from another state). The state involvement really really really isn't as scary as you might think. And when they've figured out you're a decent family they totally leave you alone. I basically handled everything for our second and third adoptions LOL
My first child was 18 months old at adoption, he's now 16. My second was 7 months old, she's now 13. The third (my second's brother) was 6 months old, he's now 11.
I've since remarried and we have two birth sons. My husband had two sons who've we've had sole custody of for the last 5 years.
I'm definitely pro-adoption!
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