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12-01-2005, 04:12 AM
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IN MEMORY OF MY SON (Cross-Posted)
One year ago today my boyfriend and I lived through the most devastating day of our lives. My beautiful son fell asleep in his arms in the lobby of our hotel in Moscow, never to awaken again. This happened the night before we were bringing Ethan home to begin his new life in the US. It took my former agency nearly 4 grief filled months to reveal to me that cystic fibrosis had claimed his life, and that he had not had a chance.
I wanted to take a moment here to honor his short life and allow me to express the immense amount of joy and love that he brought to my life in the short time that I was blessed with the privilege of being his mother. In Memory This is a dedication to my dear sweet son Ethan Nuristam Who made me believe that I really could love someone more than myself Who gave me a reason to wake up with joy in my heart Who looked deep in my eyes and wordlessly told me how much he loved me Who held on until I could come back and get him despite his pain Who is resting on the other side of the world all alone Who is the first thing on my mind in the morning and the last thing at night Who had me wrapped around his finger despite my insistence that this would never happen Who watches over me each day and gives me strength Who is my angel in Heaven who will lead me to his brother Who I will one day join and hold again for the rest of our days I Miss You
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Adoption of Ethan Nuristam in Astrakhan, Russia 11/25/04 Passing of my beautiful son in Moscow from cystic fibrosis 12/1/04 Switched agencies and countries Accepted referral 8/8/05 (DOB 7/31/05) TBN Connor Hayden DNA done 9/6/05 - 99.92% MATCH 1st Visit 10/8 - 10/11/05 Pre-Approval 10/25/05 2nd Visit 11/11 - 11/13/05 Out of FC 11/05 IN PGN 12/2/05 3rd Visit 1/13 - 1/15/06 OUT of PGN 1/23/06 Waiting it out 2/12/06 HOME 2/22/06 
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#2
12-01-2005, 04:50 AM
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I am so sorry for the loss of your son. That is a beautiful poem you have written. HUGS,
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Johnna Mom to three bios, ages 14, 11, 8 One Salvadoran sweetie, 4 (Referred 11/02-home 10/04), One Guatmalan prince, William, 1 (Referred 2/05-home 8/05), And our homegrown princess, Julianna, born 10/07 Yes my life is better left to chance I could have missed the pain but I'd of had to miss the dance Garth Brooks, The Dance
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12-01-2005, 04:59 AM
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I so sorry about the loss of your son. I remember reading your posts a year ago, and just can't not imagine your pain.
(((Hugs))) to you on this difficult day.
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Debbie - Mom to 3 Including 2 from Guatemala Community Moderator Last edited by DPline : 12-01-2005 at 05:16 AM.
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12-01-2005, 05:10 AM
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I'm so sorry that you had to experience something so devastating. The poem is so beautiful.
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Kim 08/08/05 Referral of Jose Alberto (DOB 07/17/05) 06/09/06 Home forever!!!!! 12/31/07 Received PA adoption decree with name changed to Matthew Anthony  
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#5
12-01-2005, 05:30 AM
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What a beautiful poem.
I am so sorry for your loss, and hope you can find some peace in your heart on this difficult day.
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Rena Rec'd Referral 8-6-04 of Nathan born 7-26-04 Home Forever 12-16-04 Rec'd Referral 1-20-06 of Baby Girl born 1-9-06 Out of FC 3-24-06 Rec'd PA 3-29-06
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#6
12-01-2005, 05:42 AM
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We are sorry about your loss. We are sure that he is , today and every day, looking at you and smiling.
many blessings,
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many blessings, Mildred mama de maría josé & john paul looking for two more bio siblings adopted girl bname:Anayeli Marlen T.M. dob:12/15/2000 boy bname: Luis Fernando T.M. dob 8/10/2004 bmother name: Marlen A. T.M. ___________________________________________ 8/12/05-IT'S A GIRL! born 8/7/05 1/27/06-AT HOME!!!!  BioMother is pregnant! Saga continues....8/7/06 - IT'S A BOY, John Paul. 2/27/07 AT HOME FOREVER!!!! With GOD EVERYTHING is possible. Just believe!
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#7
12-01-2005, 06:00 AM
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Thank you
Automne:
Thank you for sharing Ethan with us. Your poem about him broke my heart. I pray for your new baby to be home with you for Christmas. Elizabeth 
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12-01-2005, 06:33 AM
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I admire your courage and strength. My deepest sympathy for the loss of your first son. My prayers are with you today.
Soon your new baby will be home and I wish you God's blessings! Regards, Laura
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12-01-2005, 06:43 AM
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That was beautiful. He looks like he was just precious.
Hugs to you on this difficult day.
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Dawn-Blessed mom to 5 at home
Praying home my two Guate's for over 4 years... And seeking to find God's will in all of it... http://prayingthemhome.blogspot.com/  2005 5/18/2005 Referrals After 10 mos in process, 2 PGN investigations, 176 days in PGN, and case completed in PGN.... HEAD of PGN refuses to sign 2006 3/06/2006 Abandonment begins... 9/06 First hearing 12/06 2nd hearing scheduled and not done 2007 8/24/07 2nd hearing done (not told), abandonment legal, need COA 9/07 We become sponsors for R and J 12/13/07 Sign POA, praying we make it in time 2008 2/11/08 Find out paperwork did NOT make it 11/08 Paperwork to Guatemala 2009 Working with the CNA to bring our children home 06/09 Paperwork submitted complete to CNA 08/09 Waiting on court document to be completed 11/09 Court document complete, CNA reviewing file
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12-01-2005, 06:50 AM
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May God bless you during this time of sorrow and watch over your Guatemalan boy.
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JoTed Signed w/ ag. 2/1/05 Our Son Born Guatemala 3/2/05 Referral 5/4/05 HOME FOREVER 9/29/05
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#11
12-01-2005, 07:27 AM
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How absolutely tragic. the poem was just beautiful
Mary
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#12
12-01-2005, 07:35 AM
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I cannot imagine the grief you have been through. I am so sorry for your loss. He is beautiful, and the poem is lovely.
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12-01-2005, 07:37 AM
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So sorry...
I am so sorry for your loss. Your poem is beautiful and filled with such love. My heart actually ached for you while reading your post and seeing your picture. I have tears in my eyes now. I am praying that you will have your son home soon. And much, much happiness and joy!
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10/4/04: Referral Accepted! It's a boy! John-Jose Connor! D.O.B.: 9-18-04 11/04: Family Court 12/04: PGN 1/05: Out of PGN! 1/25/05: Connor in our arms forever! Never knew a love like this existed! Beginning Adoption #2! 1/4/06: I600A & H.S. sent to USCIS 1/27/06: It's a girl! Born: 1/23/06! Mia Mishelle 5/2/06-DNA done! Yeah! 5/4/06-S.W. int. done! 6/2/06-P.A.!!! 6/5/06-PGN! 7/?/06-PGN K/O 8/?/06-Back in PGN 9/?/06-K/O #2  Went right back in... Please PGN, let us out! 10/31/06-OUT of PGN!!! Happy Halloween to Us!!! 11/23/06: PINK!!! Appt. Dec. 1st! 
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#14
12-01-2005, 07:40 AM
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I am sorry for your loss. May God comfort you today and always as you remember your son.
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Lisa
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12-01-2005, 07:49 AM
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I am so sorry for your loss.
I hope Connor is home ASAP. hugs- Kathleen
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