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From the lens A Guide To Adoption.

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northwestarkansas May 10, 2012 @ 5:55 pm | delete

I have toyed with the idea of adoption for many years. I am getting a little long in the tooth to do it now, but I still think about it.

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ionutpopa May 10, 2012 @ 9:47 am | delete

I think adopting a child is a noble thing, but despite that it's a very long and stressful process. Why? Beats me!

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belize-realestate May 7, 2012 @ 1:11 am | delete

Several of my best friends are adopted and I have been fortunate enough to meet their adoptive parents. Both are from such warm, loving households that they wouldn't have wanted it any other way.

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leiconau May 1, 2012 @ 3:29 am | delete

When we were having trouble conceiving we put our names on the adoption list and was told the wait was a minimum of 5 years. Not sure why it was that long considering the number of children available for adoption (especially in the countries we were considering), but we ended up being successful at IVF and due to finances have decided not to pursue adoption.

I have no doubt that it would have been a very rewarding experience and often find myself considering the 'what ifs'.

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Gerald_McConway Jul 30, 2011 @ 10:44 am | delete

Great lens, very nicely done!

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michelledurakis Jun 1, 2011 @ 11:41 am | delete

hello My daughter was a open adoption for her child ....My journey with this decision is found here http://www.squidoo.com/my-journey-with-open-adoption I love ur lens very informative . There truly is no greater gift.

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wordstock Jan 13, 2011 @ 10:19 pm | delete

This is full of valuable information. Angel blessed.

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JoanneGreco Jan 14, 2011 @ 9:30 pm | delete

Thank you so much!

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Courtney Sep 9, 2010 @ 8:43 pm | delete

Pregnant? Considering adoption? Come learn what our MN family has to offer your child. www.dbabyadventure.com

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Ola Zuri Jul 13, 2010 @ 2:16 am | delete

My name is Ola Zuri and as an author, mentor and adoptee I started a program to assist families everywhere. The overall purpose of the Believe In Me program is to provide positive literature to encourage and empower all children to believe in who is inside of themselves. Believe In Me will give parents the support they need to raise confidence levels in their children; will provide resources for the educators, support workers, and others in the community while helping children develop as individuals; and will ensure children, in every part of every country, are building a positive self esteem from within. Come read more about me at www.blackoasisent.blogspot.com

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JamesandKay Jun 1, 2010 @ 4:17 pm | delete

Hello! My husband and I are seeking to adopt and we thought this would be a good place to let others know of our desire. For more information about us please visit www.facebook.com/adopting. See you there! :)

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cocojo Apr 9, 2010 @ 2:46 pm | delete

Hi! Love your lens! We are in the process of adopting again from China. We've created a free fundraising website for families who are adopting! Check it out at www.onehundredgoodwishes.com . I'm new to Squidoo so when I figure it out, I'll link you on my Lens ;)

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courtney Mar 10, 2010 @ 7:25 pm | delete

Great lens! My life has become richer through adoption! My hope is that others will experience the joy of building family through adoption. We have started www.onehundredgoodwishes.com, a fundraising website for adoptive families! Check it out! Our hope is that adoption will be available to more and more families.

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Alexa Jan 13, 2010 @ 2:55 pm | delete

Hi,
I have started an adoption blog to provide support and information to those seeking to learn about adoption. It is from the viewpoint of an adoptive mother.
http://domesticadoptionhelp.blogspot.com/

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adoptiondesigns Dec 23, 2009 @ 5:12 pm | delete

Hi! Left a comment last night but don't think it worked... Wonderful lens!! I'm an adoptive mom of two kids from Guatemala. Recently started an online store with gifts that celebrate the joy of adoption. Please visit it at http://www.adoptiondesigns.com Please let me know what you think! Thanks!

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adoptiondesigns Dec 22, 2009 @ 11:48 pm | delete

This is a wonderful lens! Happy I found it! I'm an adoptive mom of two kids from Guatemala. Recently started an online store of meaningful gifts that celebrate the joy of adoption: www.adoptiondesigns.com Please visit and let me know your thoughts! Thanks!

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BarbRad May 24, 2009 @ 4:34 pm | delete

We adopted two children, a natural brother and sister, in 1984, when he was seven and she was 11. We fostered them for two years first. It was a rough road, that ended on May 15, 2009. Read our story on http://www.squidoo.com/Suicide_child -- a work partially finished as I write this. Adoption can be a great joy, but you'd also better prepare for some possible heartbreak, especially if your child experienced great hurt before coming to you. I am working to complete this lens as quickly as I can.

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DrNachama Jan 18, 2009 @ 11:50 pm | delete

Hi, I love your lens and I gave it 5 stars! I'm trying to recruit members to a new group called "Anything Adoption". Please stop by and check us out -- You'd fit right in!!! http://www.squidoo.com/groups/anythingAdoption
Best,
Amy

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ElizabethJeanAllen Dec 23, 2008 @ 4:38 pm | delete

Merry Christmas from the Totally Awesome Lenses Group.
Lizzy

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BROOKLYNBILLY Dec 7, 2008 @ 7:47 pm | delete

thanks for the site Joanne, a great place to come for answers

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balinbandara Nov 25, 2008 @ 11:18 pm | delete

As I am not aware of adoption.Really good to read a lens about adoption.Interesting and theme of the lens is good.Check out my the adoptionlocator blog

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AslanBooks Nov 21, 2008 @ 2:03 pm | delete

A very nice lens. I have featured it on my lens about Maria Sue Chapman, adopted Chinese daughter of Steven Curtis Chapman. She was tragically killed in a car accident in May 2008. You can read more about her at http://www.squidoo.com/mariasuechapman.

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ElizabethJeanAllen Oct 10, 2008 @ 9:22 pm | delete

Welcome to the Totally Awesome Lenses Group.
Lizzy

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freemobilephonetools Sep 22, 2008 @ 9:39 pm | delete

hello how are yu i search about familly can adopt me in usa to complete my study for more information about me : http://www.squidoo.com/adopt-student

thank you don't hesitate to help me

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Rumpleteazer Jun 13, 2008 @ 6:37 am | delete

Great lens with lots of useful links. You can read about my experience of adoption at my lens, Why Should You Adopt a Child?.

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RealMom May 12, 2008 @ 5:13 pm | delete

I am a REAL FOREVER Mom, too! Read our foster/adoption story on http://www.squidoo.com/adoptionandfostercare

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BestLight Apr 12, 2008 @ 10:18 am | delete

I love this lens and Forever Parents!

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JulieMann Mar 19, 2008 @ 12:03 pm | delete

Adoption is a beautiful thing! For those looking for financing their adoption, you can apply for adoptions loans with good or bad credit.

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CarlaClayton Mar 9, 2008 @ 8:00 pm | delete

Great job. I adopted two girls from Russia.

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Exploring Adoption Mar 6, 2008 @ 8:54 pm | delete

Information and inspiration on all things adoption, from award-winning blogger and author, Laura Christianson.

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SemperFidelis Feb 20, 2008 @ 7:50 pm | delete

Nicely done. This is the first time I've seen a lens on adoption and you did a great job of it! 5*

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Lightstruck Feb 9, 2008 @ 6:29 pm | delete

I think it's very informative for anyone looking to adopt. I have a good friend looking to adopt and I will be sending him to your lense. Impressive!

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adoptedonline Aug 22, 2007 @ 8:25 pm | delete

Check out AdoptedOnline.com! It's a new networking site for all those who have been touched by Adoption!

Let others know!

John

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bjbarth Aug 2, 2007 @ 2:08 pm | delete

Hi.

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Niels Peter Rygaard Jul 11, 2007 @ 11:15 am | delete

Hello
I work with adopted RAD kids, see www.attachment-disorder.net for experiences.
Best
yours
Niels

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Joanna Jul 3, 2007 @ 11:09 am | delete

So fun to read this new site. I'm an adoptee, a-mom and bio-mom, and also own an adoption degign business from my home. I'm always looking for new sites and new information!

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MoonShrine Jun 6, 2007 @ 8:01 am | delete

great lens! I look forward to watching it grow. I've added you to my lensroll about international adoption.

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Faith_amom Jun 6, 2007 @ 6:58 am | delete

Hi Joanne!! This is a really great lens!!

- Faith

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www.adoptionguide4free.blogspot.com Dec 14, 2009 @ 11:19 am | delete

hi check out my blog for more adoption resources

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oregongal Jun 4, 2007 @ 7:55 pm | delete

Hi,

We have also adopted through the foster care system! Two sets of three siblings each and one other! So that makes seven! We have two biological kids to make a grand total of nine! We are very blessed. It's nice to hear stories of other families who have adopted. I am giving your lens 5 stars!

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watkins-lady May 28, 2007 @ 8:46 pm | delete

Adopting is wonderful, looks like you have some great resources here. I've given you 5 stars!
Take care,
Melody