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#16
10-30-2005, 06:53 PM
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Rainy,
Beautiful work! The whole website is fabulous! Christina
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Christina Big Boy (b. 9/1/01 a. 11/16/04) Buttercup (b. 6/8/04 a. 11/16/04) Vladivostok, Russia Every life event presents an opportunity, a gift. You just need to look closely to find it. 
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#17
10-30-2005, 07:19 PM
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Oh my gosh . . .
I am so touched . . . I am so speechless . . .
Thank you, Rainy. That was beautiful . . . As Olya and I sat here and watched this beautiful show, I started to cry. At first, Olya would look back at me and reach up and touch my face, then she would kiss my cheek. A few minutes later, she started to cry and I wasn't sure if I was scaring her or not, so I tried to hold myself together. I hope she felt the depth of love that I have for her. That's what the tears were for. She was so sweet - she would point to pictures and say, "Mama!! Olya!! Nana!!" She would also say the dog's names when she saw them. She would dance in my lap and smile! It was so sweet . . . Olya and I will treasure this forever. It was an extremely emotional journey - one that I will never, ever forget. My fears of losing her, of being faced with the possibility of having to travel to Russia for the third time to say goodbye, have been replaced with joy and a renewed awareness of the power of God through hope and prayer. For those of you still waiting and waiting . . . if you believe in God's power and His immense love for you, hold on to that. He will bless your lives, too. I don't know why this adoption journey has to take so many twists and turns - it's so hurtful. As hard as it is, we have no other choice but to accept things, things that are out of our control, as they are - we don't, however, have to like it AT ALL. I didn't like my situation at all and I don't like what all of you are going through. Again, thank you, Rainy, for this beautiful gift of love!
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Lola Adoption of Olya, from the region of Kursk, was granted on July 9, 2004 In the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation in Moscow Home at last on July 21, 2004 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6
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#18
10-30-2005, 07:38 PM
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Wow. That was amazing. Thank you so much for sharing that with all of us.
Lisa
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Gotcha Day - August 5, 2005!! Proud parents of Michael from Stavropol, Russia Read about our trip to Stavropol
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#19
10-30-2005, 08:27 PM
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Quote:
I don't know that I've ever seen someone quote themselves!! 
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Lola Adoption of Olya, from the region of Kursk, was granted on July 9, 2004 In the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation in Moscow Home at last on July 21, 2004 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6
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#20
10-31-2005, 07:07 AM
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That was wonderful!! Thanks!!!
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Shay Proud mommy of Daria from Stavropol, Russia TTC#2 Angel Babies (Feb07/Mar08) you both will be in my heart forever!
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#21
10-31-2005, 08:25 AM
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Just beautiful~
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#22
10-31-2005, 09:44 AM
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Wow.....what a beautiful story. What a specail gift you have for Olya! Thank you for sharing. Ok...I have to go get some tissues now!
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<>< <>< <>< <>< <>< Mommy to Marina Joy  Born: July 11, 2004 Adopted: July 6, 2005 Novokuznetsk, Russia <>< <>< <>< <>< <><
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#23
10-31-2005, 09:55 AM
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I have edited out the URL – because it did lead to a fee based website. You can, however, still view the slideshow by clicking on Rainy’s user name “RainyInGA” and selecting “View RainyInGA’s Homepage!”
Just a friendly reminder that Fee based URL’s must be sent thru Private Message, however, because Rainy owns this site and she has it listed on her profile, it can be accessed that way. Members are not limited on the content of their “Homepage” – with the exception of offensive material…(Yes Retail websites can be posted on your profile). Please let me know if you have any questions!
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Brandy Adopted Adult, Mom & Wife Mothering From The Sidelines of Open Adoption
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#24
10-31-2005, 10:15 AM
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I love the one with her feet hanging out the crib!
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#25
10-31-2005, 10:18 AM
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my sincerest apologies! Just for the record???
I would like it known, that I NEVER EVER CHARGE FOR ANYTHING I DO RELATED TO PIX OR SHOWS FOR FORUM PEOPLE!!!! ;O I posted my website only as a vehicle to watch the show Ü This is just a way I can give back and remain busy as I wait. PLease go to my profile and click from there! The show is precious and Lola & I would love for others to share in it! again I aopologize if I broke the rules! Rain
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NO REGRETS. Last edited by RainyInGA : 10-31-2005 at 10:22 AM.
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#26
10-31-2005, 10:27 AM
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Rainy saying you do beautiful work does not even come close to describing the slideshow-and Lola and Olya-what a beautiful story. Here I am watching the slide show and crying and then hearing Jim and Alison's news and shouting for joy. OK, it's a Russia adoption kind of day with those emotions all over the place and my co-workers think I've finally gone over the deep end!
Karen
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#27
10-31-2005, 10:34 AM
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Rainy,
I know you don’t charge – which is what made the decision to edit the URL harder. Just so everyone knows, Rainy didn’t do anything “wrong” wrong…we edit out fee based and retail websites, even for members with the absolute best intentions – because if we allow the ones that are well meaning (like Rainy’s) then we have to allow them for everyone else (whose intentions may not be as well)…I hope that makes sense! Rainy, I’m sure everyone here appreciates all the pro-bono work you do here…I know I am awestruck every time I see your work! I hope this little bump wont affect your participation in the future!
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Brandy Adopted Adult, Mom & Wife Mothering From The Sidelines of Open Adoption
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10-31-2005, 11:43 AM
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WOW.. What a wonderful presentation. I'm sitting at my desk in tears, and my DH came in
 I can't even explain why I'm crying. I'm such a girl.. It's beautiful Thanks for sharing your journey with us.
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#29
10-31-2005, 11:46 AM
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Ok, why can't I get the slideshow to run on my computer? Is it because it is an "Aggie" computer? Maybe I need to try from home??? Help?
Mike
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Julia's Journey -from Ulan-Ude -Trip #1 November 2004 -Trip #2 March 9, 2005 -Gotcha Day March 17, 2005 -Home Forever March 26, 2005 -RAD diagnosis May 2006 -PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Diagnosis) August 2006 Our attachment therapist's quote to me after a session with my daughter and my wife: "You've landed yourself right in the middle of a looney bin."
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#30
10-31-2005, 11:56 AM
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Mike, I can't view it from my computer at work, but I can at home. It may have something to do with the software that's required to view the slideshow. I cannot install anything at work - it's blocked. Sorry!! Try it at home - Rainy did a beautiful job - I watched it one million times yesterday!!! AND CRIED DURING EACH ONE!!! I'm still amazed at God's mysterious ways . . .
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Lola Adoption of Olya, from the region of Kursk, was granted on July 9, 2004 In the Supreme Court of the Russian Federation in Moscow Home at last on July 21, 2004 Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6
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