[HFSWaitingChild] Link to Waiting Children

To see the current waiting children go to "Links" It's the top linkto Harrah's site. Follow the links there to Waiting Children. Thename is "Family" Password is "QT8lov". I so want that little Han! I'm currently not eligible though. :-( --- In HFSWaitingChild@yahoogroups.com, Brent & Karin Peak<peak273@...> wrote:>> Erin I always forget where to find the link for the WC list. What isthe link and the password? thanks for all you do,> Karin Peak> > ----- Original Message ----> From: hfserin <erinh@...>> To: HFSWaitingChild@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 1:14:49 PM> Subject: [HFSWaitingChild] Anxiously awaiting the announcement of anew Waiting Child List???> > > > > > > > > > > > > > Dear friends, > > > > I know there are many who are anxiously waiting for the announcement> > of the next WC list. However, has anyone noticed that the last several> > photos I've put on the home page of the waiting child group have been> > of boys boys boys!!?? And can you believe how wonderful and adorable> > they are??!! > > > > As each list brings the excitement of new matches and the shared joy> > and celebrations of families on the groups, each new list also brings> > sorrow. Every time I watch the little boys who are left behind and I> > face the difficult decision of when to send back a the file for a> > child who was not chosen because of their gender, age, or need - it> > simply breaks my heart. > > > > There are many many wonderful boys available in the Waiting Child> > Program who are never chosen - left behind - never knowing the love of> > a mommy and daddy. > > > > The lucky families who have opened their hearts, minds, and lives to> > one of these precious little guys, find themselves blessed blessed> > blessed! Surprisingly, the majority of families who adopt a boy in the> > WC program, STARTED the process for a girl - CERTAIN that a girl was> > the right choice for their family. Time and again, families return> > home and proudly send me photos and updates telling me how happy they> > are that they chose to follow the unexpected stirrings in their heart> > to adopt a little boy instead. > > > > There's no beating around the bush here... you bet... I think boys are> > AWESOME!! Having one boy and three girls, I can honestly say boys and> > girls are both wonderful but this is my point exactly... EVERY child> > is precious and deserves the love and commitment of a forever family.> > EVERY child, despite their gender, despite their age or even the> > severity of need is a priceless gift to be treasured. > > > > If you are one of the families who are waiting for the next list> > announcement so that you can look at the baby girls - please, I beg> > you to take another look at the children who are still waiting. LOOK> > AGAIN LOOK AGAIN! If you are in the process already with another> > adoption or if you are not eligible to petition at this time then> > please help me to help the remaining children by spreading the word> > about them and advocating for them to have a family. I have not> > requested a new list yet because I simply do not want to send these> > children's files back not knowing if they will ever have a family. > > > > Moms and Dads, if you have adopted a boy from the WC program, are in> > the process of adopting a WC boy, or moms and dads with special> > stories about raising your boys, I invite you to share! Also, how> > about (you know who you are) families who have adopted a child (boy or> > girl) with a more severe need than you originally thought you wanted> > but are sooo glad you did?? If it weren't for confidentiality> > restrictions, I could fill up this post with names names names - I> > have your boys (and girls) photos all over my office and computer -> > you know who you are :-) You never know if/when sharing your story of> > your adoption story might touch the heart of a family and bring one of> > these precious waiting boys a forever mom and dad. > > > > Blessings to all! > > > > Erin Hunlock> > Waiting Child Program Coordinator> > Harrah's Adoption International Mission> > erinh@hfsadopt. org> > (281) 465-9990 Phone> > (281) 465-9992 Fax> > > > "We witness a miracle every time a child enters into life.> > But those who make their journey home across time & miles,> > growing within the hearts of those who wait to love them,> > are carried on the wings of destiny and placed among us> > by God's very own hands."> > --- Kristi Larson> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > <!--> > #ygrp-mkp{> border:1px solid #d8d8d8;font-family:Arial;margin:14px0px;padding:0px 14px;}> #ygrp-mkp hr{> border:1px solid #d8d8d8;}> #ygrp-mkp #hd{>color:#628c2a;font-size:85%;font-weight:bold;line-height:122%;margin:10px0px;}> #ygrp-mkp #ads{> margin-bottom:10px;}> #ygrp-mkp .ad{> padding:0 0;}> #ygrp-mkp .ad a{> color:#0000ff;text-decoration:none;}> -->> > > > <!--> > #ygrp-sponsor #ygrp-lc{> font-family:Arial;}> #ygrp-sponsor #ygrp-lc #hd{> margin:10px 0px;font-weight:bold;font-size:78%;line-height:122%;}> #ygrp-sponsor #ygrp-lc .ad{> margin-bottom:10px;padding:0 0;}> -->> > > > <!--> > #ygrp-mlmsg {font-size:13px;font-family:arial, helvetica, clean,sans-serif;}> #ygrp-mlmsg table {font-size:inherit;font:100%;}> #ygrp-mlmsg select, input, textarea {font:99% arial, helvetica,clean, sans-serif;}> #ygrp-mlmsg pre, code {font:115% monospace;}> #ygrp-mlmsg * {line-height:1.22em;}> #ygrp-text{> font-family:Georgia;> }> #ygrp-text p{> margin:0 0 1em 0;}> #ygrp-tpmsgs{> font-family:Arial;> clear:both;}> #ygrp-vitnav{> padding-top:10px;font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;margin:0;}> #ygrp-vitnav a{> padding:0 1px;}> #ygrp-actbar{> clear:both;margin:25px0;white-space:nowrap;color:#666;text-align:right;}> #ygrp-actbar .left{> float:left;white-space:nowrap;}> .bld{font-weight:bold;}> #ygrp-grft{> font-family:Verdana;font-size:77%;padding:15px 0;}> #ygrp-ft{> font-family:verdana;font-size:77%;border-top:1px solid #666;> padding:5px 0;> }> #ygrp-mlmsg #logo{> padding-bottom:10px;}> > #ygrp-vital{> background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:2px 0 8px 8px;}> #ygrp-vital #vithd{>font-size:77%;font-family:Verdana;font-weight:bold;color:#333;text-transform:uppercase;}> #ygrp-vital ul{> padding:0;margin:2px 0;}> #ygrp-vital ul li{> list-style-type:none;clear:both;border:1px solid #e0ecee;> }> #ygrp-vital ul li .ct{>font-weight:bold;color:#ff7900;float:right;width:2em;text-align:right;padding-right:.5em;}> #ygrp-vital ul li .cat{> font-weight:bold;}> #ygrp-vital a{> text-decoration:none;}> > #ygrp-vital a:hover{> text-decoration:underline;}> > #ygrp-sponsor #hd{> color:#999;font-size:77%;}> #ygrp-sponsor #ov{> padding:6px 13px;background-color:#e0ecee;margin-bottom:20px;}> #ygrp-sponsor #ov ul{> padding:0 0 0 8px;margin:0;}> #ygrp-sponsor #ov li{> list-style-type:square;padding:6px 0;font-size:77%;}> #ygrp-sponsor #ov li a{> text-decoration:none;font-size:130%;}> #ygrp-sponsor #nc{> background-color:#eee;margin-bottom:20px;padding:0 8px;}> #ygrp-sponsor .ad{> padding:8px 0;}> #ygrp-sponsor .ad #hd1{>font-family:Arial;font-weight:bold;color:#628c2a;font-size:100%;line-height:122%;}> #ygrp-sponsor .ad a{> text-decoration:none;}> #ygrp-sponsor .ad a:hover{> text-decoration:underline;}> #ygrp-sponsor .ad p{> margin:0;}> o{font-size:0;}> .MsoNormal{> margin:0 0 0 0;}> #ygrp-text tt{> font-size:120%;}> blockquote{margin:0 0 0 4px;}> .replbq{margin:4;}> -->> > > > > > > > > >____________________________________________________________________________________> Got a little couch potato? > Check out fun summer activities for kids.>http://search.yahoo.com/search?fr=oni_on_mail&p=summer+activities+for+kids&cs=bz> > [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]> Yahoo! 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