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Old 04-10-2006, 08:36 AM
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Talking I171H received today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Well, it's not a court date, but it's the next best thing!

After FIVE MONTHS, it arrived today. Tears spilled down my face as I gazed on this precious piece of paper.

I know only you guys will understand the emotion behind opening an envelope!!!!!

Thank you for your ongoing prayers and thoughts and support and for the marathon ring chant too!!
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Old 04-10-2006, 08:37 AM
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Hooray! I hope this is the first of many positive steps towards bringing your little boy home very soon! The tide is turning in your favor...
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Old 04-10-2006, 08:38 AM
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YEA!!! Oh, I am so happy for you!!! Finally!! Definitely a step in the right direction! I know how much this means to you, and I hope a court date follows very soon! You remain in my thoughts and prayers.
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Old 04-10-2006, 08:39 AM
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WooooHooooo Hope this is the first of many pieces of good news coming your way!!!
Congrats!
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Old 04-10-2006, 08:39 AM
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What wonderful, incredible news. You needed this piece of paper for the phone call to be meaningful....so here is a prayer and a chant for you.....


RING.....
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5/17 - Waiting on reaccreditation (NGO rcvd)
10/13/06 - Accepted Referral of 24 mo old boy
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Old 04-10-2006, 08:39 AM
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CONGRATULATIONS!!!

I am so happy for you, you deserve it.
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You deserved some great news!! Yippee!

I got mine in person and danced down a city street like Mary Tyler Moore - I understand the feeling.

Thanks for sharing!

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Old 04-10-2006, 08:41 AM
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GREAT step in the right direction! It's going to happen, just keep hanging in there. So glad for this positive news.
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Old 04-10-2006, 08:43 AM
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thanks everyone!

robin, you are so right --- i was actually dreading getting a call about a court date knowing we very well might have to turn it down. i think one can go to court w/o an I171H, but one cannot leave russia w/o it.

i had just this last week gotten the name and number of an immigration lawyer. if it came down to it, we would have to spend about $1500 but of course would have done it.

this is turning out to be a GREAT monday!
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Old 04-10-2006, 08:45 AM
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That's great! I love reading the triumphs of everyone on the site. I gives me hope that I will one day have my little one home. Here's hoping the next thing is a court date!!
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Old 04-10-2006, 08:57 AM
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WOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

So happy for you!


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Old 04-10-2006, 09:01 AM
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YYYYYIIIIIIPPPPPPEEEEEEEE!I'm SO happy to read this news on a Monday morning. I couldn't be happier for you right now...on to the next step - let's get you to Russia to get that boy!
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Old 04-10-2006, 09:11 AM
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Great news Votemom!! Now the phone really can

RING!!!

Happy Monday!
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OMG! I can't believe they finally got it straightened out for you!!! I hope you get wonderful news SOON that you have a COURT DATE!!!!!
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Old 04-10-2006, 09:26 AM
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