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A stack of napkins with Happy Birthday! in bold sits on a table, setting the tone for joyful celebrations. In the background, blurred bowls of snacks and softly glowing candles add to the warm and festive atmosphere.

Celebrating 13 Years – We are Officially a Teenager!

Celebrating 13 Years - We are Officially a Teenager! July 6, 2017 Coming upon our anniversary here at ABBA Adoption, and our family is in celebration mode with several birthdays. One in particular in the past couple weeks was my son Aiden, who just turned 13!  The big...

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A person sits on a sandy beach, wearing a striped shirt and clasping their hands over an open book—a quiet celebration of solitude. The background is softly blurred, highlighting the blend of grass and sand.

Hopeful Expectations

Hopeful Expectations December 30, 2016 We all go through seasons of life.  I personally am a spring and fall kind of girl.  I love the freshness spring time brings, with the wonderful aroma of flowers blooming, particularly honeysuckle.  In the fall, I love the change...

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Steep, rugged cliffside under a cloudy sky. Sparse trees, like guardians awaiting adoption, line the top edge, accentuating the dramatic and imposing natural landscape.

Why Me?!

Why Me?! September 9, 2016 Last night while I was on my drive home I received a call from a young lady who was distraught. She was pregnant!  She has no help!  She wanted an abortion but couldn’t afford it!  Her life is in a mess!  She feels alone!  The father is...

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A box of tissues sits on a glossy white surface in a modern setting, ready to catch the tears and laughter of celebrations. A clear glass bowl adds a touch of elegance to the minimalist decor, enhancing the festive ambiance.

Blowing Snot Bubbles

Blowing Snot Bubbles September 3, 2016 I know….ewww…..gross! But seriously!  Have you ever found yourself so grieved, crying uncontrollably that you felt as you could fill a pool of sorrows from the pain and tears that you find yourself trying to breathe and looking...

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A group of cupcakes with light blue frosting and multicolored sprinkles is arranged on a light pink surface, ready for celebrations. One cupcake has a bite taken out of it, revealing the cake inside.

Happy Birthday Daddy! Honoring the Man Who Made Me His

Happy Birthday Daddy! Honoring the Man Who Made Me His July 14, 2016 Today we celebrate my dad turning 74. Today, however my daddy is laying in a hospital bed frail and weak.  He is in kidney failure, dementia, has double pneumonia, and CIDP.  Needless to say, this is...

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Colorful triangular pennant flags in blue, yellow, red, and green hang diagonally across an outdoor space. The background is blurred, suggesting a festive atmosphere with lights and a building partly visible—perfect for lively celebrations.

Life Celebrations

Life Celebrations June 23, 2016 It’s mid afternoon! If you know anything about me at all, you know it’s time for a piece of chocolate and a cup of coffee. I must get my afternoon energy kicked into gear!  I have been reflecting all week about birthdays and...

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A small bird with a light brown body and black markings is lovingly adopting a fluffy chick on a sandy surface. The adult bird, with its orange beak, provides warmth and safety, making the chick feel cozy and protected underneath.

Choosing Life Saved More Than the Baby’s

Choosing Life Saved More Than the Baby's June 7, 2016 A Birth Mother's Story I’ll never forget the day I met her.  I received an urgent call into my office.  She had been at one of the local pregnancy resource centers and they had called me with a desperate plea to...

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