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Old 07-13-2007, 02:25 PM
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We Finalized Today!!!

Well today was the day!!! After a 2 plus year battle, the final court hearing lasted 10 minutes. I am now an offical Dad to three children. The judge was nice and let us take pictures with her. They gave the children "adoption bears" which made them happy. All in all, it was just amazingly quick and painless event. I am sure it will take several days for the gravity of the event to sink in.

Again, thanks to all whom supported us along the way. Let the party begin!!! (Acutually we are going on the cruise with 14 other of my family members tomorrow. So the big party will be in early
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Old 07-13-2007, 02:41 PM
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Wow! Congratulations to you -- that's wonderful news!
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Old 07-13-2007, 03:40 PM
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Old 07-13-2007, 04:11 PM
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Congrats! Enjoy that cruise your family surely deserves it.
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Congratulations!!!!! and have a great time on the cruise and hopefully RELAX!!
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Old 07-14-2007, 05:35 AM
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Congratulations!!
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Old 07-14-2007, 11:51 AM
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awesome

Congrats..i know with us it felt so different the next day even though he had been with us 27mths..i just looked at him in such a different way..have fun with your party
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Old 07-14-2007, 03:29 PM
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I'm so happy for you enjoy not having CPS in your life .
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Old 07-14-2007, 04:09 PM
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I'm so happy for you enjoy not having CPS in your life .
This is the biggest thing. Let the paper shredding begin.

Thanks everyone. I am sure it will hit me but since we are all packing for a cruise today, it really hasn't yet.
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Yipppppeeee!!! Congratulations.
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Congratulations!!!

It is an amazing day, isn't it! Have a blast on the cruise!
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Old 07-15-2007, 03:26 PM
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Congratulations! Been there, done that twice, and yes, after all you go through to get there it sure does seem a samll thing doesn't it? I tried real hard but couldn't even hear the trumpets blowing.
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Old 07-16-2007, 05:18 AM
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