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03-26-2006, 08:55 AM
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In memory of Tobie 3/26/04-3/31/04
Today my third son would have been 2 years old. Some of you know me and I have talked about him before. I wanted to share pictures of him with you because you all have become good friends.
I am proud of him and it is not often I get to show people these pictures.  We started the adoption process shortly after this time in our lives. I thought for sure by by his second birthday we would have our baby from Guatemala home. Hopefully by this time next year we will. Today we are letting 2 balloons go at his grave. Next year Gabby will help us remember who was to be her brother, Tobie.
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Mom to Arie (9), Ben (7), and Tobie (d.3/26/04) and [color="Magenta"]Princessa Gabrielita 3 and Asher 15 months old "For I know the plans I have for you, Ana Gabriela, declares the Lord, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11 (visit 3/4/04) Lost Ref.l 4/6/05 2nd Ref. Ana Gabriela "Gabbie" born 6/1/05 Referral 6/7/05 PGN 12/28/05 Visit 1/05 Minors Court Interview 2/05 PGN investigation 2/06-6/23/06 Back in PGN on 6/23/06 KO of PGN for Rectification of Bithmothers BC 8/2/06 Back in PGN 9/29/06 OUT!!!!! 11/17/06 Home at 18 months old on 12/23/06 Last edited by jennifervan : 03-26-2006 at 08:58 AM. 
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#2
03-26-2006, 09:02 AM
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I am so sorry, this is heartbreaking. Jennifer peace and comfort coming your way to you and your family.
Also your family is beautiful. Marjorie
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Marjorie momma to my fur babies and LUCY! Started adoption process a long time ago.... November 27, 2005, Baby Girl born December 19, 2005 Received referral , January In family Court, DNA Auth February 8, DNA results, it's a match! In FC waiting on PA March 7, Visa Pre Approval March in PGN April 16-20 Most amazing visit with my daughter May 5, Ciao PGN....We are OUT! May 18, PINK  May 26, Embassy Appointment and Visa issued May 27, Home forever with Lucy
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03-26-2006, 09:04 AM
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What beautiful pictures. You are in my thoughts and prayers today.
Carolyn
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June 28, 2001/Birth of our bio.son July 15, 2005/Home forever from Guatemala with son #2 March 15, 2006/Start adoption from South Korea! May 18/Homestudy to Korea June 12/Accepted referral of baby girl July 21/Received I-797 finally!!! September 25/Received I-600 September 27/Travel Call September 29/United with our daughter September 30/HOME to complete our family!
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03-26-2006, 09:08 AM
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Jennifer, thank you for sharing a bit of Tobie with us. I am so sorry that he was only with you for a short time, but it is clear he will always will be a part of your life in a big way.
God Bless,
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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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03-26-2006, 09:09 AM
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What a beautiful family! You're in my thoughts today.
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03-26-2006, 09:11 AM
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You will be in my thoughts. Thank you for sharing your pictures.
Lisa
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Bio mom to Ryan & JD 9/21 ITS A GIRL! 10/4 accepted referral Isabella Noemi THE LONG HAUL IN BETWEEN Began fostering in Antigua 5/5 Home forever 4th of July 2006 Guat items www. Bellas Spot.com
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03-26-2006, 09:30 AM
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Dear jennifer,
It is good that you can come to this forum and share these feelings with so many of us who have cared and prayed for you. I hope that the day brings peace to you. He is in your heart and spirit forever. diane
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diane 9/23 Accept Referral 07/20  Chinese Proverb: The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.
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03-26-2006, 09:33 AM
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Oh my gosh how incredibly sad!!!! What a horrible thing for any parent to have to go thru. I hope you get your little girl home soon. What a wonderful memorial sending off two balloons. My thoughts are with your family.
Mary
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#9
03-26-2006, 09:34 AM
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Hi,
My heart goes out to you as my daughter's 6th birthday was in Feb, that is if she had lived to be six, so I understand. She died after a botched open-heart surgery at age 16-months. I know what this feels like, you are in my thoughts today and always.
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03-26-2006, 09:35 AM
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Jennifer, my heart goes out to you as a mom who has been through many losses. May God comfort you during this time as only he can. I will be praying that you are able to bring your daughter home soon.
In Christ's Love,
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Janelle, blessed to be mom to 8 wonderful children! Signed with homestudy agency 3/27/06 Started paperchase 3/28/06 Signed with adoption agency 3/31/06 Final homestudy done 05/16/06 Dossier to agency 06/14/06 Recieved referral of our baby boy 03/02/07 Lost referral 07/24 while in PGN  Recieved new referral 08/10/07 Visited 08/23/07-08/24/07 DNA taken 08/30 FC 09/03 PA 09/29 Out of FC 10/09 In PGN 10/10 Kicked out-preview 10/26 Back in PGN 10/29 Kicked out again 11/20 Back in PGN 11/26 OUT OF PGN  01/23/08Submitted for bc from Mixco 02/05/08 Preview in Mixco 03/27/08 Resubmitted for bc 03/27/08 Praise God!! Mixco bc 05/02/08 Visiting our precious son 05/07/08-05/10/08 Passport 05/13/08 2nd DNA auth. 05/19/08 2nd DNA taken 05/22/08 2nd DNA on it's way to USE! 06/06/08 DNA at embassy 06/09/08 PINK!! 06/10/08 Visa. appt. 06/18/08 Home forever! 06/20
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03-26-2006, 09:36 AM
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Jennifer,
My heart and prayers go out to you all today. I can't even imagine your pain. May God bless you and bring your baby girl home very soon. Take care. God Bless.... HUGSSSS
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Suzanne __________________ Mother to Tony - 10/93  Brandon - 2/95 Memo TBN Nicholas - 9/97 Started Process 8/04 Docs in 8/16/04 INS approved 9/14/04 Entered FC 9/23/04 Embassy Approval 10/18/04 Entered PGN 10/21/04 K/O - Guat Error 11/01/04  Re-entered PGN 11/01/04 Visit Memo 12/04  Sent to PGN investigation ?? Visit Memo 9/05, 12/05 Back into PGN 2/06 OUT OF PGN!!!! 7/29/06 Home Finally and Forever 08/25/06  "To make a difference, you have to be willing to love a lost cause......"[/i][/b]
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#12
03-26-2006, 09:59 AM
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God Bless you and your family. I think you have chosen a wonderful way to remember Tobie. Thank you for sharing it with us.
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GabeMom dob 4/4/05 It's a BOY!!! referral 4/22/05  I-171H 5/9/05 dossier 5/12/05 DNA done 6/17/05 FC interview 6/16/05 DNA Match!!!! 6/23 99.99! Glorious Visit 6/30-7/5 Out of FC some time before 7/13 Pre-approval 7/27. Officially notified 8/4. 2nd wonderful visit 8/10-8/17 PGN 8/16 (we think!) O-U-T!!! 8/30 BC 9/5 PINK 9/12 Travel 9/17-9/22 Home 9/23 2nd time 7/30/07Christian born 9/7/07Referral 11/22 enter PGN 12/14 PREVIO 2/11 Resubmit 2/27/08 OUT 3/26/08 2nd DNA 4/2/08 DNA arrives at Embassy 4/3/08 Missing Visa 37 4/16/08 PINK 4/25/08 Embassy 4/29/08 HOME
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03-26-2006, 10:05 AM
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Thank you for sharing your story. Your family will be in my thoughts today. Take care.
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Angela Signed with agency 3/1/05 HS Complete 5/27/05 Fingerprinted 6/27/05 Rec'd I171-H 7/25/05 Dossier in Guatemala 8/15/05 Referral 08/15/05 POA sent 8/17/05 DNA Done 12/19/05 DNA Match 99.87% 1/6/05 PA 1/20/06 In PGN 2/1/06 Out of PGN 3/10/06 PINK 04/03/06 HOME 04/05/06
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03-26-2006, 10:11 AM
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I follow your posts so closely, may God bless you at this difficult time. I know you would do anything to have his little sister home now, I would give a great deal to see that happen for you.
Without a doubt, Tobie's short time on earth had great meaning. I know it included lessons for all of us, thank you for sharing that him with us. I feel even closer to you now that I have seen your beautiful family together. May God bless you all and may He hold Gabby tightly in his arms until she arrives in yours.
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03-26-2006, 10:16 AM
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I will be thinking of you today. Thank you for sharing your precious baby with us. I think it is beautiful that you will be releasing 2 balloons for him today.
Lisa
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Lisa Mommy to two precious daughters... Isabella Born 2/4/04 Referral 2/22/04 Gotcha Day! 7/4/04 Magdalena Born 7/12/06 Referral 7/13/06 Gotcha Day! 12/14/06 http://themagicofbibimissy.blogspot.com
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