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Old 07-13-2007, 10:21 PM
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We've adopted a relative. Yes, the family tree just went bonkers! LOL At some point we'll point out all the interesting relationships, but for now we're just Mom and Dad, etc.

We have minimal contact with extended family; some, but not alot. Family is, for the most part, supportive. As to what we'll be called upon to handle, who knows? It's pretty much anyone's guess at this point. We do have phone/letter contact with some of our child's half-siblings as well. The child we've adopted is not the first child that the bio mother had TPR'd, so there are several family members who have adopted these children. Family reunions could get...complex.
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