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Old 10-18-2006, 10:51 AM
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Heart I don't believe it!! (DNA Authorization finally)

I just had to sit here and cry happy tears this morning. After so long, we finally have DNA Authorization. Praise the Lord!

I am praying for you other long-timers who have been waiting literally months to get your authorization too. Especially you Emily (stillxling) - thanks for being such an encouragement to me!

As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country...Proverbs 25:25
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5/6/06 Signed with our agency
6/10/06 Homestudy
7/5/06 Received Referral Baby Girl 9 days old! Born 6/26/06
7/11/06 I-171H Approval (Houston)
9/4/06 Social Worker Interview with Birthmother
10/18/06 DNA Authorization - About time
10/25/06 DNA Test
10/31/06 DNA Match!
11/30-12/4 Fabulous Visit
12/1/06 Received PA
12/12/06 In PGN
2/7/07 Out of PGN
4/2/07 PINK APPOINTMENT
4/4/07 HOME AT LAST!!!!
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Old 10-18-2006, 10:54 AM
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Congratulations Piper...so very happy for you!

Judy
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4/10/06 Peter Jack We Love You Baby Doll!
4/10/06 Signed w/ Agency
4/17/06 Matched w/Our Son To Be
9/6/06 Entered PGN
12/21/06 Embassy Appt - MERRY XMAS!
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6/13/07 Recognized Peter Jack's International Adoption in the USA - "Re-Adoption"

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Old 10-18-2006, 10:55 AM
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That is great - so very happy for you!! I know it was a long wait. Hope the test is done quickly and you are on fast track from here!
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May 24, 2006 - IT'S A BOY (DOB)!!!
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Old 10-18-2006, 10:56 AM
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That is wonderful news!
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Old 10-18-2006, 10:56 AM
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Old 10-18-2006, 10:57 AM
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YEAH!!!!!
I'm so glad to hear that!!!! When is the test going to take place?
I am hoping to hear the same good news today...I'll keep praying for all of us!!!
Let's keep things moving down there, so we can bring our babies home
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Old 10-18-2006, 11:00 AM
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Great news! Congrats!
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10/18/05 Referral received - Baby Boy (DOB 9/24/05)
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Old 10-18-2006, 11:00 AM
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Yeah, finally! When are they doing the test?
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Old 10-18-2006, 11:01 AM
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YEAAAA Congratulations Piper!!!!
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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 10-18-2006, 11:04 AM
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Piper, I am so happy for you. We started at about the same time and my heart has broken for you over and over as I ready your posts.

Now come join us in PGN soon!

Susan
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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)
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Old 10-18-2006, 11:05 AM
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OMG THIS IS SUCH GREAT NEWS!!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Pre-Approval 10-6
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Old 10-18-2006, 11:12 AM
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YEAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!
Hope the test is done soon!
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Patience and perseverance have a magical effect before which difficulties disappear and obstacles vanish.
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Mom to bio daughter 11/01/02
08/17/06- Referral
08/30/06- I171-H received
09/22/06- DNA Authorization
10/04/06- DNA test done
10/13/06- DNA Match
11/11/06- PA received
11/23/06- Entered Family Court
11/11-11/18- Visit trip
02/09/07 FC Interview
March 14, 2007 into PGN
05/15/07 -OUT
06/06/07 PINK
06/17/07 Guatemala *Happy Fathers Day* In our arms forever!
06/21/07 HOME FOREVER
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Old 10-18-2006, 11:35 AM
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THANK GOD!!! I am so happy for you!! Lets get all our June Babies outta there!!! Ann
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Old 10-18-2006, 11:43 AM
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Yay!

Piper!!! What wonderful news!! I am so glad for you.. hope the rest of your process is extra fast!!
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3/18/06 Signed the contract
4/26/06 HS complete
5/03/06 It's a girl, x 2... TWINS!!
5/05/06 HS sent to CIS
5/15/06 Accepted our referral of our baby girls!
5/24/06 POA
7/01/06 I171-H (exactly 8 wk wait)
7/24/06 Updated pics!
8/10 - 8/13 VISIT our babies!!
9/21/06 FC interview done (just kidding, it's not done, our attny lied).
10/20/06 DNA AUTH (finally!!! after 3.5 months)
11/09 - 11/13 2nd VISIT planned!!
11/24/06 DNA test and FC interview scheduled (no surprise, they didn't happen
12/14/06 DNA test & SWI!!!
12/20/06 99% Match!!
1/29/07 Pre-Approval
2/1 - 2/5 3rd VISIT planned!!
2/23/07 In PGN!! (finally)
3/07/07 Leave to foster
3/13/07 KO #1
4/23/07 Back in PGN!
6/19/07 OUT! PTL!
7/13/07 GC BC's
716/07 Submitted for PINK
7/17/07 PINK!!
7/20/07 Visa Interview Appointment
7/24/07 HOME FOREVER!!!


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Old 10-18-2006, 01:30 PM
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YEAH!!! The next big step, congrats! I know how relieved you must be!
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7/7/06 Precious girl Isabel.born!
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