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Old 10-02-2005, 05:15 PM
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Smile Happy Birthday Maddox!

Well technically it is October 3rd in Russia and that means it is our son's 1st birthday! I'm just sad that I can't be with him on this day, I guess the only comfort I can have is that he doesn't know the difference at his age!

We just thought for sure we would have him home for his birthday when we first met him on June 29th.

We hope to get a court date very soon, hopefully we will have one in less than 2 weeks. I hope we can travel before October's end.

Happy Birthday Maddox!
Mommy and Daddy miss you terribly!!!

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Old 10-02-2005, 05:19 PM
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It will be such a HAPPY BIRTHDAY for him, not only this year but in the years to come when he is able to understand that his first birthday wish came true before he even knew to wish it... God has brought him a loving Mamma and Daddy to love him forever. I am praying that you get your court date and i am msad that you cannot hold your baby today but I know that you are both holding him ever so tight in your hearts. With hugs prayers and love to the three of you!
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Old 10-02-2005, 05:33 PM
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Happy Birthday Maddox!
I will pray that you travel again soon!
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Old 10-03-2005, 04:09 AM
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Happy Birthday little guy... Hang in there!
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Old 10-03-2005, 06:37 AM
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY MADDOX!!!

May you be holding him very, very soon....
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Old 10-03-2005, 06:58 AM
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Happy Birthday, Maddox! Mommy and Daddy are coming for you very soon, and when you are all together, it will be the celebration of all celebrations!

Hang in there, Nichole, your day is coming very soon. You are in my thoughts and prayers for good news and swift, smooth travel very very soon.
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Old 10-03-2005, 12:58 PM
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Happy Birthday little man, I can't wait to get you home and give you a big Grandma hug!!!!!!!!
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Old 10-03-2005, 01:14 PM
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Happy birthday Maddox!!! remember Nicole you gave him a gift before you left....the gift of love and the gift of prayers.

Thinking about you...
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Old 10-03-2005, 03:49 PM
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Sorry Nichole.... it's a lousy feeling.

But I hope you can find a way to celebrate his life, even tho he is not with you.

Take pix, however you choose to honor his day. They can go in his Life Book.

We made a videotape last year on Sash's birthday. Everyone gave a special message to him, individually, then we sang and showed the cake and candles.
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Gotta love those October birthdays! Have a happy day.
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Old 10-04-2005, 01:49 PM
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Happy Birthday Maddox! Hope you are home really soon to celebrate with mommy and daddy!

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Happy Birthday Maddox!!

We stood in court 25 days after Hunter's first birthday. Like you, we were sure we would get him home before then. It was very hard. Fast forward almost 8 months and we're just plotting to make the 2nd one an event to remember. We had a small party about 3 weeks after he came home, but we were afraid of overstimulation. Just remember that you may miss the first one, but you get all the rest!!!

Best of luck. I hope you get the court date soon!!
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Old 10-06-2005, 06:59 AM
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY MADDOX!!!!

Maddox...I just wanted to wish you a happy birthday! Your mommy and daddy love you so much. They are saving up their hugs and kisses for you when you come home.

Nichole...hang in there sweetie!! Hope you hear good news soon!!!
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Old 10-06-2005, 08:23 AM
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Happy Birthday Maddox! And hang in there Nichole!!! Have a cake, take pictures... it will mean tons to him when he can understand it.

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