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Old 06-29-2005, 02:12 PM
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FINALLY...its my turn!!!!!!!


We got referrals!!! (It hardly seems real that I am writing that. Its been almost a year weve been waiting!)

One baby girl who will be one year old in August and a boy turned 2 years old in June--the perfect ages we were hoping for! (well, since babies are now older because of the database anyway.) We are going to Kirov. We are so thrilled and excited but.........

it is a blind trip (not what we really wanted, but its OK) We have a good feeling about it and something about it feels "right". Whatever happens, it will all work out one way or another.

We leave on July 16th. It hardly seems real!!
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Old 06-29-2005, 02:15 PM
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Wonderful news..... Have a safe trip. LISA
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Old 06-29-2005, 02:21 PM
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WOW!!!! YIPPEE! you HAVE been waiting a while...Im very happy for you!! Soon your life will be so full, you'll long for the days you had time to hang out on these boards!!
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Old 06-29-2005, 02:22 PM
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Congratulations - I am so happy for you! Be sure and take your journal and write down EVERYTHING about your trip, the kids, and the culture. You'd be surprised at how many precious little details you will forget and be so thankful that you recorded.

Yipee!
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Old 06-29-2005, 02:22 PM
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You have waited a long time for this moment!! I am so happy for you! July 16th will be here before you know, get prepared!!!!
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Old 06-29-2005, 02:22 PM
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Congrats, Kati!!!! So excited for you! So it's not really a truly blind trip -- they have kids IDed for you.. you just don't know anything about them yet!

How exciting!!! As I said in another post, Kirov really is a wonderful region.. the coordinator and translator are top-notch, and the trip is actually kind of fun.. the train will take you thru the countryside, which was all white with snow while we were there. It is a great place, and I'm sure you'll agree that the process is down to a bona fide science out there...

Once again, CONGRATS, and welcome to the Kirov family!
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Old 06-29-2005, 02:24 PM
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Congratulations!

I can't wait to feel like you're feeling now.....what a fantastic feeling it must be! Best of luck with your packing over the next two weeks. It'll fly by!

God bless,


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Old 06-29-2005, 02:44 PM
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I am very happy for you


YIIIPPPEEEEE!!!!!!!
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Old 06-29-2005, 02:54 PM
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Congrats and good luck!

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Old 06-29-2005, 03:36 PM
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Thank the heavens! You on on your way! WOO HOO HAPPY DANCE!
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" I couldn't see how every sign pointed straight to you and every long lost dream lead me to where you are others who broke my heart they were just northern stars pointing me on my way into your loving arms this much I know is true....That God blessed the broken road and lead me straight to you, I think about the years I spent just passing through, I'd like to take the time I lost and give it back to you but you just smile and take my hand even then you understand that its all part of this grander plan that is coming true and every long lost dream lead me to where you are..."-SELAH
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Yippee! A handful is on the way!
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Well hooray! SO glad to hear this news!!!

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Talking I am so happy for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Yay!!!!!! I am soooooooooooooooooo........happy for you! You sound so excited, as I am sure that you are!!! Congratulations, and keep us up to date! You will definately be in our thoughts and prayers!
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Old 06-29-2005, 04:01 PM
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I'm so happy for you
I know that you and my daughter have been e-mail friends for a year. Same Agency... Both of you wanted a boy and a girl...God just found hers a liitle bit earlier..and now that they have been home..3 months....We are so blessed. Both healthy and beautiful...and I just know..Your little girl and boy will be too... Best of luck on your first trip...and hope you can bring them home soon... Bonnie
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Old 06-29-2005, 04:05 PM
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Great News. Congratulations. Please keep us posted!
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