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04-09-2006, 05:36 PM
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tempting the adoption gods!
I am on pins & needles waiting for a court date...
I go to Texas A&M University for photography courses every April, and plan to hunt down the infamous Mike in Texas, and of course stop in Dallas and hang with crazy Ms. Lola & Olya... and if THAT isnt enough, to swing fate in my direction.. I also went out and had a massive shopping spree! The joke in our house is, that we will always stay in the mode of: "A coat of paint & some great donations!" The hand painted fairies would quietly disappear, and the PRACTICAL wardrobe would go to a good home. ALWAYS GENERIC NEVER PERSONAL! Ü The room has sat there completely finished since Sept 03, when we tried adopting through foster care. But today, I let loose and bought specific stuff for SUMMER! not just a girl!!! ÜÜ Fun books & toys, and kitchen sets (someone has to cook in this house! Be quiet votemom & Lola!!!) Pink bows for her hair, stuffed animals and a doll that can take a bath with her! Baby shampoo and (a hint at her age!--> pull ups! tooth brushes and soft new yellow sheets, fluffy lime green pillows and a lamp for her bedside.... yes! Take THAT!! I have even booked our vacation home on the beach this summer!!! ok and Delta may go on strike this month (we are counting on our wonderful flying benefits!!) Certainly THAT would make a court date happen!??? CAN ANYONE THINK OF ANYTHING IVE MISSED?? Let the wild rumpus begin!!! Rain
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#2
04-09-2006, 05:39 PM
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Rain,
Summer's stuff sounds fantastic. I'll add my best wishes that the phone rings for you soon and you're off quickly (using your flight benefits) to pick up your precious little girl. And if you have to cancel, I'm sure Mike and Lola will understand. (wink!) Crossing fingers that you hear something soon.
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Kim --------------- mom to DS (now 8 years old) adopted in 2001 in Krasnoyarsk, Russia mom to DD (now 5 years old) adopted in 2005 in Moscow Region, Russia
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04-09-2006, 05:46 PM
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You might consider getting sick or breaking a bone or something that would make it really difficult to travel. I know last year I had just gotten out of the hospital with pnemonia when they called for us to go get Jake. All kidding aside, I really pray you get a call soon.
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Kendal adopted twin girls Sept '01 from Pskov adopted little boy April '05 from Pskov
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04-09-2006, 06:11 PM
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Rain,
You go girl!!! I also held out for so long not shopping for my dd before I let loose. Boy was that fun, reading your post made me smile from the memories. Before I knew how old my dd would be I bought bigger sizes...she is now wearing the largest of these. Whenever I put her in one of these I still think of how I bought it before she was "offically my daughter" and get a bit misty. You will be on the "other side" with your dd before you know it. Hang in there!
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04-09-2006, 06:15 PM
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Oh I just know this is gonna be YOUR week...(hopefully God is listening...please!) How exciting about shopping for YOUR little girl!
  One thing on pull-ups...Pampers makes some too...easy ups...I think...they fit different than the pull ups....just in case. Based on her age...maybe a bike or trike?  Something for outside is always fun...even simple things like bubbles and chalk. Do you have a pool...if so, bathing suits...someone got me one for Arianna's shower and I thought that was a great idea. Puh-lease let this be 'the week.' 
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Proud Mommy to two...who have taught me I can not change their pasts but I can change me and the way I parent them~ *Yaya~My Siberian Sweetie ~born in 2001~Home 2002~Now 8 and a 'Tween', and in 3rd grade. She's all girl!!!  *Bubbs~My Samaran Sunshine~born in 2003~Home 2004~now 6, in Kindy and such a sweet, silly & special boy!  'My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to, your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small, You never need to carry more than you can hold, and while you're out there getting where you're getting to, I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too, Yeah, this, is my wish.' ~"My Wish" by Rascal Flatts
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04-09-2006, 06:16 PM
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Rainy - I've told you, there is nothing I wish more than for you NOT to be able to meet up here at Texas A&M. Indeed, the entire family would understand. We're still praying for you!!!! 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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04-09-2006, 07:21 PM
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Well there you go. You made plans. That should be enough to get that phone ringing. You never know, maybe HE was waiting for you to get the room ready for Summer first. I pray that you get that long awaited phone call this week before Easter!!
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Theresa & Calvin His: DD, DD Hers: DD, DD Ours: DS adopted at 13 mo. (2/05) - St. Petersburg Granddaughter "M" born: 3/29/08  
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04-09-2006, 08:02 PM
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Pessimistic me agrees with Kendall: I got my call to travel eleven months into the process, and one week after I found out I was pregnant....
 Do something that makes the travel REALLY inconvenient! (booking the summer house was a good thing...)But I certainly agree with all the others that I hope you miss your photography class because you are on an airplane to Russia. I'll send travel vibes your way!!
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3/04 sign agreement 5 - Passprts,Backgrnd Ck & homestudy 7- Submit dossier, lost referral  8- decd: blnd referral 9- chngd Krasnodar to Volgograd;more paperwk 9/30 THE CALL!!!!! ETD: 10/20 10/8 Delayed  no trip 'till.... ?11 -more pprwk, more probms & communication abysses. 12-ominous silence... 1/2005: Found out pregnant 1/24 readysetgo...two weeks to MOE appt! 2/9 met referral. cancelled adoption due to timing of pregnancy vs. court dates~plan to re-try in a year http://www.angelfire.com/folk/russiatrip 9/8/05 John-Luke Jarvis born Jan '06: agency closed for fraud... finally. May'06 records sent to police for agency investigation
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04-09-2006, 08:27 PM
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Rainy - I just know that it's going to happen. I know it!
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"When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. I have several stands." James Brady http://kretzklan.blogspot.com/
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04-09-2006, 08:40 PM
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Hi Rainy
NOthing like shopping while youre waiting. Shopping Therapy. I just bought myself a lot of nice clothes this past weekend .I hope your call comes any day now. Amy K, nJ
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Adopted baby Joanna from Tver Region 10/06
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04-09-2006, 08:41 PM
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Rainy,
I hope and pray that this is your week!!! I am keeping my fingers crossed!!! 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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04-09-2006, 09:04 PM
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rainy I so hope you travell soon, it is so your turn we will be praying for you and your family
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Emery adopted from St. Petersberg @15months old 2003 7 months start to finnish Emma from Samra adopted ara @17month old 2007 34 months start to finnish
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04-10-2006, 04:27 AM
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Saying lots of prayers for you and a court date this week!!
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Kris Mom to Aleksandr (b. 3-2004, a. 8-2004 Kirov, Russia) and to Maks-Joseph (b. 10-05, a. 11-06 Murmansk, Russia) Our family is complete!!! www.hearttohome.blogspot.com
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04-10-2006, 06:33 AM
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I know that I already posted this, but I can't help posting this bare naked wisdom again:
"Well you know that it's going to be all right. I think it's going to be all right. Everything will always be all right When you go shopping." So, I think you're on the right track... Praying for your SUMMER plans! Kate
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I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. John 14:18 March 2006: signed with first agency March 2006-March 2008: many headaches and heartaches March 2008: signed with new agency May 2008: everything updated and ready to go July 2008: paperwork in region December 3, 2008: 1000 days in-process February 2009: Russian hs May 2009: referral! June 2009: trip one July 2009: visit September 2009: court & pick-up!
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04-10-2006, 07:04 AM
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Rain, You've doomed it! RING RING RING!!!
k8c... what time is it there when it's 7:30 here? (Are you a night owl??!!)
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Mama to Alexandra (6) from Vladivostok, 2003 Nov. 2005 - Do I want to do this again? August 2006, Still on ice due to accreditation/political issues-officially now a "Waiter" Feb. 2007 The ice around me has broken! Trip 1! May 18, 2007 GOTCHA!! Erik, now 2.
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