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Old 08-22-2006, 08:07 AM
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Maria looks good in PINK

Yes that is what I said WE HAVE PINK

We are leaving on Saturday and will return on 8/31. I can't wait. Our appointment is Monday morning.

Christine
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5/11/04 - Andres Thomas was born (my angel sent from heaven)
5/13/04 - acc. ref
PGN 123 DAYS - LET ME OUT!
1/4/05 - forever in my arms
Adoption #2
10/13 Signed w/agency
10/17 sent I600A
10/31 recd state letters
11/02 updated hs appt
11/9 BCIS appt
12/6 Maria Esperanza born
12/13 acc ref
1/3 HS complete
1/17 doss to Guat
1/27 recd I171H
2/2 in FC
visit 2/12 - 2/16
2/23 dna auth
3/13 DNA DONE
visit 3/23 - 3/27
3/31 out of FC & recd PA
4/18 PGN
5/4 - ko'd
5/11 - back in PGN
6/27 - kicked & back in
8/9 - OUT
8/16 - submitted for PINK
8/22 - PINKEmbassy app. 8/28
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Old 08-22-2006, 08:09 AM
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Congratulations!!

I am sure she looks FABULOUS in PINK!!

Have a wonderful, safe trip!!

Joy

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Homestudy began 11/22/05
Filed I600A form 1/26/06
Fingerprinted 2/1/06
Referral "Officially"Accepted 2/06 - It's a boy
Home Study Completed 2/16/06
Home Study submitted 2/24/06
Received approval I-171H 3/22/06
SWI done on 4/17/06
SWI with Foster Mom 4/27/06
DNA authorization - 5/10/06
DNA Test Performed - 5/12/06
It's A Match - 5/19/06
Out of Family Court - 6/5/06
Pre-Approval - 6/13/06
Into PGN --- 6/16/06
OUT!!OUT!! 8/7/06
Final Protocolo Signed - 8/31
Birth Certificate Received - 9/1
PINK - Appt 9/20 -- Notified 9/8
HOME!!! - 9/22/06
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Old 08-22-2006, 08:11 AM
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YEAAAAAAAA congratulations!
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The Cash Crew
2006
7/5 Decided on Guat Adoption
8/5 HS home visit
8/11 Homestudy complete (6 days)
8/24 FINALLY chose agency
9/1 Fingerprinted
9/22 Received 171H (in 3 weeks)
10/02 Referral -BABY GIRL born 9/19/06
10/25 Dossier & POA in Guatemala
11/29 DNA Authorization
11/30 DNA taken & Social Worker Interview
12/12 DNA MATCH - 99.81% WOOHOO
12/22 OUT of FC
12/27-12/30 AMAZING Visit Trip
2007
1/19 FINALLY PA
1/25 Entered PGN
3/9 OUT OF PGN
3/13 At Villa Nueva Civil Registry awaiting BC
3/23 Passport
3/29 Submitted for PINK
4/10 PINK
4/28 In our arms forever
4/30 Embassy Appointment
5/4 Home Forever at 7.5mo old
2008
8/6 Fell for a beautiful 5yr old boy
11/2 Homestudy update finally done
11/21 Dossier arrives at agency & official REFERRAL
2009
1/15 Received Court Date
3/23 COURT DATE
3/25 passed court
4/20 In our arms forever
4/22 Embassy Appointment
4/25 Home Forever
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Old 08-22-2006, 08:18 AM
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Omg !!!!!!!

I Just Got Goosebumps !!!!!!

That's Such Great News !!!!

We're Sooo Happy For You Guys !!!!

Enjoy Every Minute Of Your Pick Up With Maria.......
Have A Safe Trip Home & Enjoy Your Homecoming & We'll See You On The 16th !!!!!!
Can't Wait To Meet Maria & See All You Guys Again !!!!!

Kathy, Larry & Anthony Patrick
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Old 08-22-2006, 08:22 AM
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Congratulations!!!!
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10/18/05 Referral received - Baby Boy (DOB 9/24/05)
4/8/06 Home Forever!!!!
2/5/06 Readoption Complete

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Old 08-22-2006, 08:22 AM
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That is so wonderful!! Have a great trip and enjoy your little one to pieces!
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5/23/06- our sweet baby Samuel Miles born
1/19/07 - Home with The Giggler and never been happier!


11/08/06 - our sweet baby Lucas Matthew born
8/21/07 - Home!!! The Growler is just like his brother - a complete HONEY BEAR!

June 4, 2009- Julian "Jude" Thomas born. He is the sweetest of hearts. Oh, how I love my boys so!


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That, at the end of the day...or long sleepless night, is how love really works. - Unknown

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Old 08-22-2006, 08:22 AM
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!
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05/01/06 BABY BOY BORN
05/26/06 Received full referral (not paper ready)
06/03/06 Received I-171H
06/23/06 Dossier and POA to Guatemala
07/10/06 Social Worker Interview in FC
08/01/06 DNA done
08/07/06 DNA Match~99.95%
08/22/06 Pre-approval issued
08/29/06 Entered PGN ( notified 9/27 )
09/08-12 Met Isaiah for the first time!!!!
10/06/06 OUT of PGN
11/01/06 PINK
11/06/06 GOTCHA DAY!
11/07/06 Embassy Appointment
11/9/06 HOME

11/29/06 Pregnant!! WHAT??!!
07/18/2007 Babygirl born ~ Georgia


3/09 Signed on with agency for adoption again!!
6/09 Completed PRIDE training
8/18/09 Approved Homestudy
8/21/09 Homestudy sent out all over the US and waiting...

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Old 08-22-2006, 08:23 AM
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Congrats!!! Have a wonderful trip!
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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

Life is beautiful, but it's complicated.
We barely make it.
We don't need to understand,
There are miracles, miracles.

Yeah, life is beautiful.
Our hearts, they beat and break. (Vega 4)
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Old 08-22-2006, 08:57 AM
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Wooohoooo!

Congrats!!!

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December 2003 - Decided to adopt from Guatemala
10/15/05 Began

Baby Girl
2/23 "chiquitita" Referral (dob 1/30)
April to August: Stuck in PGN
8/29 Pink
9/7 Embassy Appointment
9/10 Home!

Baby Boy
3/22 "chiquitito" Referral (dob 2/25)
May to Aug: Stuck in PGN
8/23: Pink
9/7 Embassy Appointment
9/10 Home!
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Old 08-22-2006, 09:20 AM
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Congratulations! Have a great trip!
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Old 08-22-2006, 09:32 AM
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Congratulations!
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6/30/06 I-171-H received in mail
6/6/06 Maria Fernanda born (to be named Evelyn May)
7/6/06 Received Referral
7/27/06 DNA auth received
8/11/06 DNA results in the mail
8/25/06 PA received (notified 9/7 after emailing Embassy)
9/12/06 Entered PGN!!! (notified on 10/5/06)---not really
Nov 2-7 Visit Trip
12/11/06 SW Report Issued
12/15/06 Really entered PGN
2/12/07 OUT OF PGN (59 days)
NO KO's
3/6/07 GCBC issued
3/13/07 Passport Issued
3/19/07 File to Consular Section of Embassy
3/21/07 PINK
4/14/07 In my arms forever
4/16/07 Embassy Appointment
4/18/07 Home
5/14/07 COC received
5/23/07 Name change/New BC received
5/23/07 Sent G884 (received 8/6/07)
5/24/07 Applied for SS#
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Old 08-22-2006, 09:33 AM
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That is wonderful news!!!! Please have a safe trip and let us know all about it when you get home and settled!!!
Give her a kiss for us!
Maura.
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Old 08-22-2006, 10:08 AM
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Lovely in Pink

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8/25/06 Mailed formal application to agency
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Old 08-22-2006, 11:25 AM
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Congratulations!!! Go get your baby!
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Tyler 7-30-04
Ava 6-6-06
Ella 3-1-08

5-17 Dossier Complete
5-20 I171H Received
6-6 DOB
6-23 DOR
7-7 DNA Done
7-13 thru 7-15 Held our beautiful baby AVA!
7-20 Entered FC
8-4 PA
8-21 FC Interviews Complete
10-5 Exit FC Finally!
10-13 Enter PGN
11-23 PREVIO Resubmitted next day
1-18 OUT!!!!!
2-7 Embassy
2-9 HOME FOREVER!!!
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Old 08-22-2006, 12:59 PM
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I am so happy to see your good news after a long time! Congratulations on getting out of PGN and the pink slip!

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Nelson, b 11/20/01, home 5/14/02 from Guatemala and
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