Today we got together with two other adoptive families. It was so much fun! We made sure to break for this photo and believe it or not--- this was our first picture and everyone was looking!
One of the families adopted a little girl that I helped to place through a disruption. She is doing amazingly well as are all of the other thirteen adopted children that were there! Can you imagine that??? Thirteen adopted children among our three families. I personally think that is awesome! Add to that the eight biological children that were there, plus us six parents, and we had a total of twenty-seven people running around.
Maybe I had so much fun because I just love being around people, but I think the real reason that I had so much fun was that I relate with these families and they totally understand my family. No need to feel uncomfortable, no need to make excuses for any kids, no need to pretend to be someone I am not......... it was absolutely wonderful.
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WOW that looks and sounds like a great time for all....
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What fun! I wish we lived closer. :)
♥ How great! Looks like a lot of fun to be had by all!!! :)
That looks like so much fun! i love the pic
~ sounds like a great time ~ and I so love the picture ~
The best times are had when you can just be yourself arnt they.
Great photo by the way
All those beautiful children having a loving family..How GREAT is that. Looks like it makes happy parents as well. Tks for sharing
Sounds like you had a wonderful time.
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Thanks for all the great updates.
Catherine, Jamey and Oksana
Dear Christine,
I'm glad you 'happened' upon my blog today. Of course you probably believe, as I do, that nothing ever happens by accident. So, if you were encouraged by anything I wrote, then know it was from the Lord, not me.
Your blog brought tears to my eyes. I have great respect for families who adopt special needs children.
When I have time, I'll come back again and read more of your previous posts.
Blessings to you and your wonderful family.
Sue
P.S. Where do you find time to blog?
Oh wow, what a great time.
Congratulations on a wonderful. You are right, it is so much fun to be with other families who understand where you are and come from!
So true. I'm glad you got to relax like that.
That sounds like so much fun...and I don't believe you ever have to pretend to be someone you're not, as you are a pretty special lady. But I know what you mean, it is nice to be with people who really understand where you're coming from. I just want you to know I LOVE reading about your life, it is encouraging and helpful, and my kids love seeing pictures of yours....(they just love Dennis!!)...and my Jon likes to see what your Jonny is doing....
della
great picture!!!! :) I´m sure you had wonderful day.... :) it sounds like great fun !
Sounds like a great time was had by all! :)
What a fun day! Our adoption friends are such a blessing to us. We met five of our adoption friends in Nashville yesterday and let the kids play at the local bounce gym. It is nice to be around other adoptive parents and share concerns/advice.
Great photo! Simply amazing that everyone was looking too!!
I love reading your site! We are 2nd time adopters and wow do you give us something to reach for..lol. I really admire your family's strength and love for eachother!!! Thank you for sharing them with us! We have 2 special needs children from Taiwan. One is waiting to be picked up as I type. WE are still fund raising to get him home!! Anyways, thank you again for sharing your children!!! They are beautiful!
Sarah k
Taiwankiddo2.blogspot.com
Taiwanindependentadoptionprizes.blogspot.com
We had a great time too!!
Can't wait to welcome the newest kiddo to the group! :)
And yes, it was a GREAT shot!!
What a nice memory.
What a nice group of people! And Lexie looks wonderful!
Sounds like it was a great time. I love being with people who know me best!
Sounds like fun! We have an adoption group we get together with periodically and it's wonderful.
Great Photo...Looks like fun..
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