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Old 01-26-2006, 11:01 AM
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Long time since my last post

Hey everyone,
I decided to check in and see how everyone is doing. It has been almost two years since my son arrived from Guatemala. He's doing well and talking and getting bigger. I've attached a pic from Christmas. Thanks to everyone for your support over my long adoption process!
All the best!
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Juan Carlos
Born: 8/18/02
Visited GC: 8/21-23/03
POA: 8/22/02
Exited Family Court: 2/3/03
Entered PGN: 2/10/03
Birthmother reclaimed: 2/26/03

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William
Born: 2/10/03
Visited GC: 3/13-17/03
POA: 3/16/03
Exited Family Court: 11/7/03
Entered PGN: 11/14/03
Kicked Out - 2 previos: 12/16/03
Reentered PGN: 1/19/04
Kicked Out - 1 previo: 2/6/04
Reentered PGN: 3/3/04
Kicked Out - 1 previo: 3/10/04
Reentered PGN: 3/18/04
Out of PGN: 3/29/04
Birth Cert Issued: 4/20/04
Pink Slip Issued: 4/28/04
Travel: 5/2 - 5/6
AARON WILLIAM is home: 5/6/04
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Old 01-26-2006, 11:06 AM
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He is darling. Thanks for sharing the picture. I hope to see more!


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Old 01-26-2006, 11:08 AM
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He is very handsome!
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Signed w/ ag. 2/1/05
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Old 01-26-2006, 11:12 AM
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What a handsome dude!!!!

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Old 01-26-2006, 11:19 AM
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So nice to see this picture! He is one day older than my little Thomas -- can you believe they will be 3 next month!!!! Glad to hear you guys are well.
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Old 01-26-2006, 11:30 AM
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What a handsome young man, thanks for sharing.
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Mom to bio son - 23 years,
bio princess - 6 years old
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1st referral - 2/4/05
Lost referal after 3 months
New referral - 5/12/05
Home Forever 12/29/05

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Accepted referral - 2/13/07
DNA Auth 6/14/07
DNA Test Done 6/20/07
PA - 9/2/07
Out of F/C: 9/13/07
In PGN: 10/3/07
KO: 10/17/07
Resubmitted: 11/30
KO #2: 12/18
Resubmitted: 2/28/08
With 2nd Review: 3/27/08 - finally
FINALLY OUT - 4/21
Antigua BC and passport: 5/7
2nd DNA auth: 5/20
Judge orders that none of the Semillas children can leave the country: 5/20
2nd DNA done: 6/6
MP orders birthmom interviews of all Semillas kids: 6/6
DNA results at Embassy: 6/11
PINK: 6/13
appt moved 4x because order is still in place.
Visa appt: 7/29/08
Home without my daughter: 8/1/08
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Old 01-26-2006, 11:33 AM
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Nice to hear from you again Steve..he is one of the most handsome boy's I have ever seen! Thanks for the update..
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DNA 10/03
2nd visit 10/03
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POA 11/03 (5 months after referral!)
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Old 01-26-2006, 11:39 AM
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Okay Steve!

Please don't be a stranger. William is absolutely beautiful! He has the sweetest face ever! You have to hang around more now especially since we now have another Steve who just brought his son home finally! Come on, what do you say???

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Old 01-26-2006, 11:46 AM
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Aaron is such a little charmer. Glad to see you posting.
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Old 01-26-2006, 12:38 PM
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Hey you! I was just thinking about you recently and am so glad to see you stop in for an update! I'm so glad that you boys are doing well. Your son has grown so much and gawsh he's beautiful! I can't believe it's been two years, wow. Take care Steve!
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