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Old 11-17-2008, 05:45 PM
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Leaving for China Wednesday

Hi Everyone,

the time is finally here and we are leaving for China early wenday morning. I cannot belief we are finally completing our family.

If you care to follow our journey, here is our website:

JourneytoKelsiRose.com

we are praying that Kelsi has a smooth transition in the family. I cannot wait to get her and kiss her little cheeks. we will be receiving her on Sunday November 23.

BYE for now
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Old 11-17-2008, 06:10 PM
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Have a wonderful and safe trip!!
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Old 11-19-2008, 09:26 AM
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Congratulations! Have a safe trip and enjoy every minute of it!

Side note: I looked at your website, and your beautiful daughter is from the same city/SWI as our son (I recognized the statue from the orphanage in one of the photos and saw that she's from Fujian Province). We stayed in Fuzhou for a week, although our son was in foster care in Beijing, and it's a lovely city although they're not very used to Westerners there.
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Old 11-20-2008, 11:37 AM
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I hope you have a safe trip and a wonderful bonding experience.
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Old 11-20-2008, 12:46 PM
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M a t c h e d ! 8/23/07 Cameron is born 11/10/07 FINALIZED!!! 4/3/08

Cameron is diagnosed with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome 11/10/07

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Old 11-21-2008, 06:45 AM
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Smile Congratulations

Congratulations and have a safe trip!!
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they are ours because we have had the audacity to envision them.
That, at the end of the day...or long sleepless night,
is how love really works. --- Unknown

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~~ Fu Ping Nian, DOB June 24, 2006, Jinan SWI, Shandong Province ~~

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Old 11-22-2008, 10:38 PM
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Congratulations! I havent been online in a few days. By now I am sure you are holding yoru precious child. You have a lot to be thankful for this holiday. Safe travels home!
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Old 11-23-2008, 09:10 PM
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She is sooooooo sweet and soooooooo cute! CONGRATULATIONS to you and your family.
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August 26, 2005: Home study sent to BCIS!
October 18, 2005: I-171 Arrived!
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November 11, 2005: DTC!!
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Old 11-24-2008, 08:04 PM
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Julie-I hope you find out why she momentarily stopped breathing! Is it possible that she was just so upset that she held her breath?
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(total time from LID to referral-10.5 months)
03/20/06 Our first daughter in our arms

12/12/06 Decision to adopt again
04/14/07 LID for our second daughter
04/14/08 ONE year waiting
09/1/08 Re-submitted paperwork before it expired
04/14/09 TWO years waiting
04/27/09 Out of review room
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How long is forever? -381 LIDs till our referral- That's how long forever is!
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Oh my gosh. I just got a chance to catch up on your blog. She is so precious. Congratulations!

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01/17/07: Everything authenticated but I-171H.
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02/28/07: Received I-171H
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07/02/08: LOA
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