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11-21-2008, 04:55 PM
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My news...
Hi all-
It has been a long time since I have checked in. But I am a voyeur enough to know about Jemmawag's diagnosis, The Ferrick Family's sweet Bella and her battle, and assorted other news. Mountainmama, I am always eager to hear your husabnd is okay! My thoughts are always with you all, whether you are still fighting for your children or have them home! I brought my sweet Angelica home December 5, almost a year ago. She is a complete JOY! Below are a couple of my favorite photos (the family one is from my Celebrate Adoption photographer...let me know if you are in Dallas - she's awesome!!) So here is my news. On October 1...a day I will never forget...I was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer. I am HER2+, estrogen/progestone negative, with a high proliferation index (over 20%). My tumor is 3 inches......yes, 3 inches in size. Bizarre because my boobs are not that big.  Even more bizarre is my committment to annual mammograms. It never showed up, even on my last one in March. I urge you all to demand an MRI if you have dense breast tissue, even you Miami Bob. I have to have 6 months of chemo and other drugs to shrink it before a double mastectomy and total lymph node removal in the spring. I am a single mom to 2 absolutely AMAZING children from Guatemala. I know that God will provide for us during this time. I am off work and spending all my time and energy on getting well. Keep us in your prayers, please! Thank you! Maureen p.s. Follow my journey on my blog: A public dialogue ... about my private problem
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Blessing #1 Home 9/2004 Blessing #2 B 11/5/05 R 1/20/07 DNA auth. 2/12 DNA Taken 5/3 Match 5/10....yahoooo!!!!!!! Into PGN - late May/early June KO 7/5/07 for no PA PA on lucky 7/7/07 Back into PGN 7/11/07 KO 9/11....so sad Back into PGN 10/11 O-U-T 11/1 Embassy Appt 12/3 Home 12/5/07 Blessing #3 B 8/15/06 R 9/1/07 (signed POA in Guatemala) DNA auth. 9/25 Bio mom still missing...its a mess...so sad 1/9/08 Visit me at: http://moonsfamily.blogspot.com/ 
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#2
11-21-2008, 05:01 PM
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Oh, I am so sorry. I can't even find words to say but want you to know I will be praying for you and keeping your beautiful family in my thoughts.
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K & G Referral of beautiful baby girl 7/6/06  (dob 6/19) Home 3/29/07 
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11-21-2008, 05:10 PM
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Praying for you and your family. Take care!
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Mom of Norma and Sara  ******************************** 6/06 began paper chase  9/06 home study completed  10/06 I-171 11/06 dossier completed 1/25/07 referral of Norma  1/26/07 referral of Sara 2/23/07 DNA test x 2 3/6/07 It's a match x 2! 4/23/07(?) out of FC 4/26-4/30 vist trip  5/5 & 5/7 PA x 2  5/24 "In" PGN  6/15 resubmit after KO 8/31 OUT x 2!  9/11 2nd DNA Auth 9/25 Pink!  10-10 Visa appointment 10-10 Norma's birthday party in Guatemala!  10-12 Norma and Sara are HOME!!!  ******************************** Thank God for a smooth process in Guatemala 
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11-21-2008, 05:15 PM
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11-21-2008, 05:17 PM
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I am so sorry you are facing this! You and your darling children will be in my prayers.
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Debbie - Mom to 3 Including 2 from Guatemala Community Moderator
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11-21-2008, 05:19 PM
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Thinking of you and sending prayers your way during this difficult journey. Positive thoughts though often difficult often bring positive results.
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4/9 adoption agency 6/21 referral 7/16 POA done 10/12 DNA approval & done 10/19 DNA match 12/3 received I 72: roadblock: In PGN no date 11/18 1st KO PGN: 11/29 Back In 12/15/07 2nd KO PGN::: 2/8/08 1st visit 2/12 registered with CA3/08 new POA done, new lawyer 3/29 2nd visit trip  4/10 PA finally received 4/21 into Family Court (never done)  5/20 out of Family Court 5/22 3rd visit trip for 1st birthday 7/9 Finally resubmitted to PGN 7/22 birthmom interview-no problems 8/12 3rd KO from PGN problem w/ original BC 8/22-8/26 4th trip to visit 11/3-11/7 5th trip to visit and get more info on case 2/8-2/14/09 6th trip. He's getting so big 3/2 Back into PGN 3/25 OUT of PGN. Thank God  5/28 Received BC from Sayachen, Peten 6/22 Pink received 7/1 Embassy appointment 7/2 Visa 7/3 On plane back to USA
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11-21-2008, 05:37 PM
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Hey there! We've never corresponded, but I want to tell you something. My (adoptive) family has lots of experience with breast cancer. It is incredibly survivable! Recently we celebrated 20 years, 15 years, 11 years, 6 years and 1 year! You're gonna be there to raise those kids. Believe it.
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JPDakota "If you eliminate the impossible, whatever remains, however improbable, must be the truth." - Sherlock Holmes 
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11-21-2008, 05:42 PM
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Dear Maureen
You and your kids are just beautiful. I know you can lick this thing and I'll be holding that for you as you go through your treatment. Sending strength and so much love. -Samantha
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Samantha- Mama to Julian  http://www.chiquitito.blogspot.com 09/28/06 DOB 01/10/07-3/27/07 PGN 04/27/07 Placed in our arms forever 05/12/07 Home sweet home
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11-21-2008, 05:52 PM
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I'll keep you and your kids in my prayers.
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Trish Precious Baby Boy Referral 9/26/06 Home! 6/6/07 Sweet Baby Boy Referral 5/9/07 Home! 3/21/08
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11-21-2008, 06:16 PM
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You and your family are beautiful. Your story is amazing. Love your blog! I will be praying for you and your family to recovery. Please keep in touch and know that we are all here for you!!
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3/07  12/07- FC & Received PA 12/28/07- Entered PGN 1/15/08/ KO of PGN-needs 3 corrections 1/28-2/2/08 visit 1/31/08-Reg CA 2/12/08-obtained number for reg CA 2/28/08-resubmit to PGN 3/31/08-4/3/08-2nd review? 4/21/08-Out of PGN God 5/5/08 A-deed signed/BC needs to be reg/w/RENAP (RENAP 4/30/08) 5/16/08-BC completed 5/21/08- ORANGE 5/30/08-DNA sent to US Embassy-waiting for PINK 6/3/08-PINK 6/8/08-Joshua's 1st Birthday 6/11/08- Embassy apt 6/14/08- HOME FOREVER 7/25/08-received registered adoption decree in our state 8/14/08- received USA State Birth Certificate 8/25/08- received USA Soicial Security Card 8/25/08 -received letter fr USCIS-up to 120 days to rec the G-884 VISA info 9/15/08-received G-884 Visa packet info from USCIS buffalo-waited three weeks 4/10/09- G-639 10/16/09-rec G-639 http://pap2joshua.blogspot.com/ 
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11-21-2008, 06:59 PM
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Oh Maureen.....holey wow. I am praying for your healing and strength.....please keep us updated, and know we are here for you no matter what!! Tons of hugs to you...
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Shannon http://shannondawn.squarespace.com/ 12/6/06 Carolyn Pearl born 12/20/06 accepted referral 2/16/07 DNA test received in NC 2/26/07 it's a match! 3/23/07 sw did interview with birthmom and fm 4/25/07 out of fc!! 4/27/07 PA!! 5/3/07 into PGN 5/30 ko #1 6/27 resubmitted to PGN 8/22 ko by barrios 8/31 resubmitted 10/29 OUT!!! 11/7 Chimaltenango bc! 11/12 Orange! 11/21 DNA test done 11/26 DNA arrived in NC 12/10 PINK!! 12/17 USE appt 12/19 home and here we are...a family of five
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11-21-2008, 07:14 PM
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Healing and Positive thoughts headed your way!
My mom is a 15 Year Survivor and counting! It can be beat!
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Denise www.anewfamilytradition.blogspot.com Momma to: E (b. 3-05 h. 10-05)  K (b. 8-05 h. 10-06) F (b. 2-06 h. 6-07) L (b. 7-07 h. 5-08)
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11-21-2008, 07:22 PM
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Fear not! You WILL beat this!! You're family is gorgeous and you will have many, many happy years with your sweet children.
Terri
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5/10/07 Sayda born (preemie weighing in at 3.5 lbs!) 7/31/07 Referral of Sayda accepted 8/23/07 I-171H received and complete Dossier sent to Guatemala ??10/07?? Family Court 11/15/07 SW Report completed 11/16/07 DNA 11/23/07 99% match! 11/24/07-11/30/07 Wonderful visit trip 11/30/07 Enter PGN w/o PA 12/26/07 Previo 1/11/08 Receive I-72 from Embassy  1/31/08 PA 2/10/2008 Registered w/CA 2/25/2008 Back Into PGN 3/28/08 Previo 3/28/08-4/5/08 Fantastic Visit Trip 4/4/08 Back Into PGN 5/21/08 BMI Completed 6/12/08 Previo  6/17/08 Back Into PGN 7/6/08-7/11/08 Third Great Visit Trip 7/29/08 OUT 8/26/08 Applied for BC w/RENAP 9/25/08 BC/PP 9/30/2008 Orange 10/16/08 PINK  10/22/08 USE 10/24/08 HSH 
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11-21-2008, 07:29 PM
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Maureen,
Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
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Kathleen Mom to Natalie Born 09/20/06 Home 05/23/08
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11-21-2008, 08:25 PM
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You are a very strong woman who will beat this thing!!! Your family is beautiful!! Hugs to all of you!!
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Judi May 2006 Referrral of my ANGEL  ELAINA ELIZABETH ALEXANDRA Born December 28, 2005 September 2006 Enter PGN November 2006 Exit PGN DECEMBER 17 IN MY ARMS FOREVER HOME DECEMBER 21, 2006 www.myguatemalanangel.blogspot.com I LOOK INTO YOUR EYES AND SEE THE GREATEST MIRACLE GIVEN TO ME YOU ARE THE JOY OF EVERYDAY YOUR SMILE GUIDES MY WAY -SHELLEY HOWINGTON "In love He destined us to adoption to Himself." Ephesians 1:5
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