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Post by DaturaFae on Aug 8, 2004 9:13:46 GMT -5
1. It's my 24th birthday (yikes!)
2. I've finally gotten back to the forum!! I miss this place more than you could ever imagine. It's a bit of a birthday gift to my self to FINALLY jump back in here!
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Post by ♥Mary♥ on Aug 10, 2004 9:16:36 GMT -5
Send me a postcard! We did!
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Post by elizabeth on Aug 18, 2004 12:23:29 GMT -5
I wanted to tell everyone that last night we went to our first meeting to learn more about becoming adoptive parents. We found out that there are more children in NJ who need homes than there are homes for them. There is a great need for homes for African American children, especially boys, sibling groups, and children with special medical and emotional needs. It was a good experience, and we filled out an application to become adoptive parents and we signed up for the next step, 24 hours of training in December or sooner.
I'm hoping that this will work out. I'm already thinking about the bunk beds we will buy and if we'll need another car seat. I'm really excited.
:)Just wanted to share that with you guys.
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Post by fearscape222 on Aug 18, 2004 12:59:03 GMT -5
I wanted to tell everyone that last night we went to our first meeting to learn more about becoming adoptive parents. We found out that there are more children in NJ who need homes than there are homes for them. There is a great need for homes for African American children, especially boys, sibling groups, and children with special medical and emotional needs. It was a good experience, and we filled out an application to become adoptive parents and we signed up for the next step, 24 hours of training in December or sooner. I'm hoping that this will work out. I'm already thinking about the bunk beds we will buy and if we'll need another car seat. I'm really excited. :)Just wanted to share that with you guys. Elizabeth, that is so exciting! Thanks for updating us. I really hope it works out for you. , Carly (who will probably adopt if I decide to have kids)
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Post by elizabeth on Aug 18, 2004 14:20:38 GMT -5
Thanks so much, Carly. When will you be at Mary's? That's an important announcement ya know!
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Post by ♥Mary♥ on Aug 18, 2004 15:06:27 GMT -5
elizabeth, How very exciting and wonderful! I'd be very interested to know what the training entails when you get to that step... keep us posted for sure. Some little person is going to be so very lucky. Oh, and Carly will be here this weekend! Saturday, to be exact. So, I'm sure you'll see a few hyperactive posts after that happens... and more than a few pics.
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Post by ♥Jana♥ on Sept 8, 2004 22:04:25 GMT -5
alright well i know its very early but i am leaving for vacation on friday the 17th, and will be gone until the 28th. I will be having fun in the sun (lol) in Cozumel Mexico. I shall send postcards. The reason I am posting so early is because I have lots to do before then and dont think I will be around much from now until then. I shall miss everyone . :-*Jana
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Post by lilyella on Sept 9, 2004 15:19:06 GMT -5
alright well i know its very early but i am leaving for vacation on friday the 17th, and will be gone until the 28th. I will be having fun in the sun (lol) in Cozumel Mexico. I shall send postcards. The reason I am posting so early is because I have lots to do before then and dont think I will be around much from now until then. I shall miss everyone . :-*Jana Have a wonderful, sunny time!
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Post by beulahboi on Sept 9, 2004 22:25:24 GMT -5
well I just found out that my internet may have to be cancelled for awhile..im not sure how long actually..I dont really wanna think about it..I honestly would miss this forum soo damn much ok im gonna stop before this gets all mushy and out of control
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Post by Natasha~ on Sept 10, 2004 13:51:27 GMT -5
well I just found out that my internet may have to be cancelled for awhile..im not sure how long actually..I dont really wanna think about it..I honestly would miss this forum soo damn much ok im gonna stop before this gets all mushy and out of control aww, cheer up sweetie... xo
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Post by beulahboi on Sept 10, 2004 20:42:58 GMT -5
thank you nat .....im gonna sell my soul if I have to before I do without you guys lol
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Post by beulahboi on Sept 24, 2004 0:12:30 GMT -5
my Birthday is sunday woo hoo And while I dont want to jinx it I might be getting the clear vinyl of Boys For Pele woo freakin hoo...but im only 25% sure im getting it.....one can not wait !!!
: raspberry swirl...flailing about like a drunken ninny
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Post by Aims on Sept 24, 2004 1:14:05 GMT -5
my Birthday is sunday woo hoo And while I dont want to jinx it I might be getting the clear vinyl of Boys For Pele woo freakin hoo...but im only 25% sure im getting it.....one can not wait !!! Oh my GAAAWWWWDDD!! Hehehe that is cool! I will keep my fingers and toes crossed for you P.S. love the new sig pic
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Post by Natasha~ on Sept 25, 2004 13:31:50 GMT -5
I can't eat until Monday!!!! Wahhhhhhhhhhhhhh! (go see my thread at Angry Snatch) xo
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Post by ♥Jana♥ on Sept 29, 2004 20:56:17 GMT -5
I'm home..... yeah thats it for now im sooooooo tired, i missed you all
: Fighter - Christina Aguilera
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Post by ♥Mary♥ on Sept 29, 2004 21:08:16 GMT -5
I'm home..... yeah thats it for now im sooooooo tired, i missed you all
: Fighter - Christina Aguilera
JANA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How was the trip?! Details later when you're rested, please!! *hands her a slurpee to relax with...*
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Post by ♥Jana♥ on Sept 30, 2004 17:55:35 GMT -5
JANA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! How was the trip?! Details later when you're rested, please!! *hands her a slurpee to relax with...* SLURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRPS! Thanks Mary!!!! most of the details are at my Live Journal you can check it out there
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Post by elizabeth on Oct 6, 2004 10:35:06 GMT -5
I wrote a big post but then lost it.... A homefinder (caseworker) has our application to adopt a child! Now, I am waiting for her to contact us. It will probably still take some time...we have to be interviewed, have our home ready, we have to attend training and they have to check our references, but we are one step closer. I'm starting to imagine what will happen...So far, I have just been mentioning it to people, feeling out their responses. Everyone has been positive and supportive-my friend, Dawn, who is in the process of "adopting" her fiancee's 2 daughters, my friend Kristen, who was adopted herself. My family was very happy when I told them we may adopt-they will be very important to me because my nieces and nephew, on their fathers' sides, have backgrounds which we might need to connect to depending on the child we adopt-they are Puerto Rican and African American. Anyway, that's it
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Post by :~:fishdust:~: on Oct 6, 2004 10:42:30 GMT -5
:-*dear sweet elizabeth..... i cant say enough how much admiration i hold for couples who adopt.... i wish u the bestest of luck...... my prayers w u always! keep us updated ok?
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Post by elizabeth on Oct 6, 2004 11:05:04 GMT -5
thank you so much! your words meant a lot to me
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