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04-27-2006, 07:53 PM
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Two years ago today we met William and Timothy....
well, they were Damir and Roman then, but today is the day that we watched nervously as our little guy walked down the long hallway at the orphanage in Volsk and shook our hand at the end of his long walk.....and then about 30 minutes later they brought in his best friend so we could see more of his personality (he kept asking for Roman....)
The whole 2.5 hour car ride back to Saratov, Lee and I just sat there in stunned silence thinking about whether or not we could imagine adopting BOTH of them... and how crazy were we for even considering it?? Well, they are home now and are 5.5 and 6 years old and doing great! Alli 
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04-27-2006, 07:56 PM
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Congrats on this special anniversary - I never knew that part of your story...how special! Best friends - now brothers!
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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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04-27-2006, 08:00 PM
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They are adorable. I'm so glad you were able to open your heart to both of those cuties- it's a tough choice to adopt two at once. I have so much respect for the people who do it- I would be completely overwhelmed. Congratulations!!
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Christie Mommy to Viktor, adopted March 2006 Krasnodar, Russia
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04-27-2006, 08:03 PM
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Like a Fairy Tale
What a sweet and wonderful story. Thanks for sharing.
...Happily ever after!
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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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04-27-2006, 08:05 PM
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Trust me, overwhelmed didnt even touch my or my husband's thoughts and feelings for at least the first year!
FINALLY, we've found joy and confidence in our abilities to be anyone's parent! It was definitely a trial by fire experience for us but we did it and we're so glad! Those of you in process, you'll find yourself struck when its all over by small milestones and dates and things you remember that will grab your emotions more than you ever could imagine -- and at odd times even! alli
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04-27-2006, 08:22 PM
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That is a sweet story!!!!!
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Adopted Anthony (11mos.) and Sophia(8mos.) from Orenburg on Aug. 25,2004
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04-27-2006, 08:32 PM
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Alli --
Congrats, doesn't time fly? Your two Saratov kids will have to meet our two next time you are in St. Louis. Katie
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Katie Son, b 2/7/03, Saratov, Russia, a 10/8/03 Daughter, b 10/17/04 Saratov, Russia, a 12/13/05 Son, b 7/16/07 Samarkand, Uzbekistan, a 10/12/07
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04-27-2006, 08:57 PM
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Congratulations what a beautiful story
Precious boys!
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"The next time you are called to suffer, pay attention. It may be the closest you'll ever get to God." - Max Lucado
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04-27-2006, 09:01 PM
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Gosh, it doesn't seem possible that it's been 2 years!
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Kim
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04-28-2006, 02:20 AM
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Gee - I always loved your story. They are so cute and I know that you have worked so hard to create a great family. Thanks for reminding us about what a cool family you are.
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A Mom No Longer Waiting! Tver, Russia - Oct 2003
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04-28-2006, 04:28 AM
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We are hoping to adopt two and hope they will be friends. We know it will be a lot of hard work. It is great to hear your story where it did. Enjoy your family anniversary.
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04-28-2006, 05:23 AM
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Wow! It's been two years already? Congratulations.
Vicki
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Mother of Alexander adopted from Stavropol region November 2003 visit my blog Life with Alexander the Great Russian Adoption International Adoption  
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04-28-2006, 05:24 AM
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Enjoy your anniversary. What a sweet story.
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Mother to two beautiful little boys ...
Dima - 5 yrs.
Connor - 2 yrs.
"Never forget, for even a minute, you grew not under my heart, but within it."
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04-28-2006, 06:27 AM
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Time does go by so quickly! They are so cute.
Sharon
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Sharon Mom to Lane born 02/25/04 adopted 11/30/04 from Saratov Russia
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04-28-2006, 06:43 AM
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I will always remember the story of the two best friends who got to be brothers. And I will never forget you...just when I thought I was the only one about to lose it...you shared your story and struggles. You;'ll never know how many you helped by doing that.
Your boys look wonderful!!! Congrats!!
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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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