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Old 02-03-2006, 02:10 PM
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OMG!- after 20 months - travel dates!!
I am happy to annouce that after 20 months and 5 referrals later we finally have TRAVEL DATES for our first trip! We leave on Feb 12th - 19th. I can't believe after such a LONG wait and so many heartbreaks that we are finally taking a step forward. Thanks for all of your prayers. They are working!!! Please keep praying that everything goes smoothly in country and that we get a quick court date (and release letter!).

I have attached my signature so you can see our long journey!

Kerry
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6/24/04 Sent in I-600A paperwork
7/8/04 1st HS visit 7/22 HS done
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9/13/04 Received I-171
9/15/04 1st referral
9/19/04 turned down - med.
10/15/04 2nd referral
11/11/04 Accepted referral
5/18/05 LOST referral-dossier expired
12/23 - 3/4th referral - lost a week later
1/13 - 5th referral accepted on 1/18
2/13 -2/19 Travel - trip 1
3/28-4/22 Trip 2 Court 3/30!
3/30 Finally parents!
4/19 Home at last with Lauren!
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Old 02-03-2006, 02:13 PM
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Congratulations!! I look forward to hearing all about your trip upon your return. Hoping the rest of the process will go more smoothly and quickly!
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Feb 05 to Aug 06 unsuccessful in Russia
August 06, changing countries (paperchasing)
Oct 06 dossier sent to agency
Nov 06 dossier made it through the Embassy, now
it's on its way to Kaz!!
Dec 06 dossier at the first Ministry (MFA)
Jan 06 dossier now at second Ministry (MOE)
One more to go.....that's the regional one
Still hoping for LOI (letter of invitation) in Jan
Jan 31---dossier still at MOE, no LOI in Jan
Feb 16--We know our region--Karaganda Kaz.
Last step in the process--wait for LOI
March 15 07--received LOI
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Paperwork glitch but decided to stay while it was handled (hence the long time between leaving for trip and court)
Court May22, 2007
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Old 02-03-2006, 02:15 PM
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I am so, so happy for you! You really had a very long journey. I hope it will have a happy ending very soon. Enjoy the trip!
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Oh Kerry,

What wonderful news , I am so happy for you , stay warm Can't wait to hear all about it!
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Great news! Wishing you a wonderful trip. Tell us all about it when you return.

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Old 02-03-2006, 02:19 PM
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YEAH!!! Everything happens for a reason, I hope it's all smooth sailing for you now and that the rest of the process goes quickly!
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Congratulations!
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Old 02-03-2006, 02:25 PM
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That's fantastic! Enjoy!
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May you understand the reason for your long journey when you meet your referral. May the rest of your adventure go ever so smoothly. YAY!!!!!
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*Bubbs~My Samaran Sunshine~born in 2003~Home 2004~now 6, in Kindy and such a sweet, silly & special boy!


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Congratulations
I am so happy for you. Have a wonderful and safe trip.

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Yea!
Now that's a LONG road!!! So excited for you!!!!!! Please post how everything goes...
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Old 02-03-2006, 02:36 PM
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CONGRATULATIONS!! I'm so happy for you!! I hope you have a spectacular trip!!
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my heart is FULL of emotion for you. there are no words. i could not be happier for anyone!

and i promise to pray for you every single day.

may God give you joy, peace, and success!
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Kerry - I am so very excited for you!! That is great great news! I will keep my fingers crossed that everything goes smoothly and quickly from here on out!!!!
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Old 02-03-2006, 04:07 PM
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This is SO wonderful and I am so excited for you! You must be bouncing off the walls happy!!! Have a fantastic time getting ready and spreading the good news!
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Signed w/Agency - 8/04
Completed Homestudy - 1/05
Completed Registration set for region - 3/05
Dossier in region "Officially waiting" - 4/05
Happy, bouncing-off-the-wall day (Referral) - 9/7/05
Met our little love (Trip 1) - 9/05
Court/Officially Our Son Forever - MAY 31, 2006!!!!!!
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Agency received reaccreditation - 12/07
Completed Homestudy - 12/07
I-797C received- 2/08
"Officially waiting" for referral - 3/08
"The call" - registered and invited to travel - 8/15/08
Trip 1 - 9/6 - 9/13/08
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