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05-15-2006, 06:56 AM
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Family at last
 Hi.We are back from our 2nd trip and it went soooo smooth. Kirov is a quick region and it was over very quick. Court lasted about 20 mins. Good Luck to all those still waiting. Dreams become reality to anyone, when you follow your dreams with passion and a good heart. 
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05-15-2006, 06:56 AM
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So happy for you...when you "awake" from the travel fog...tell us more!!! How's your little one?
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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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05-15-2006, 06:57 AM
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Wonderful! Congrats to your new family. Now the fun work begins.
Post a picture when you have a chance.
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Heike, AKA: Samanthas Social Secretary Samantha home forever 03/05
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05-15-2006, 07:10 AM
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Congratulations to all of you.
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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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05-15-2006, 07:24 AM
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What wonderful news - congrats!!
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Robin He has one, she has two, now adopting one together. 2005: 2/05 - 7/05- Research process/agencies 7/25-Submitted app to agency & I-600A to USCIS. 8/26 & 9/8-Homestudy interviews and visit to our home 10/12-Homestudy approved-mailed to USCIS 11/8-Fingerprint appts; dossier sent for apostilling 11/21-Dossier sent to Russia for translation 2006: 1/12 - Rcvd 171-H - sent to Russia for transl. 3/6 - Officially Registered in Smolensk!!! 5/17 - Waiting on reaccreditation (NGO rcvd) 10/13/06 - Accepted Referral of 24 mo old boy  2007: Feb - redid entire dossier and fingerprints.... May 31 - June 8 TRIP 1!!! June 28th - received new 171-H Aug 1 - court Aug 9 - home forever with Cole!
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05-15-2006, 07:55 AM
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 Congratulations!We have adopted from Kirov three times and couldn't be happier.
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05-15-2006, 07:56 AM
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HOOOO-RAY!!!!!!!
Congratulations and many blessings to you and your new family!!! 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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05-15-2006, 07:59 AM
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Congratulations!! That is such wonderful news. We'd all love to see some pics when you get a chance!!
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Christie Mommy to Viktor, adopted March 2006 Krasnodar, Russia
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05-15-2006, 08:09 AM
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Congratulations, so glad all went well !
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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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05-15-2006, 09:00 AM
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Happy day!!!
...Under the wire.... Congratulations to you!!! Get lots of rest, and write again with more details!
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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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05-15-2006, 09:10 AM
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Wonderful news! Like the others I'm looking forward to hearing more details, after you settle in of course
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Two boys (5 and 7) 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 Left for Kaz March 21 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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05-15-2006, 04:53 PM
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Congratulations and welcome home!
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Elissa June 1999 - Welcome Home Josh! 19 months old, Moscow City. Began our journey November 1998. June 2006 - Welcome Home Adam! 3 years old, Moscow City. Began our journey November 2005.
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05-15-2006, 06:27 PM
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Congratulations and welcome home! Can't wait to hear more
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05-15-2006, 06:56 PM
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So glad everything went smoothly for you and you are home. Such happy news! Welcome home . . .
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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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05-16-2006, 04:22 AM
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Congrats!!!! We loved Kirov as well and hope to be back there this summer--just waiting on referral!
Best wishes and hope to hear more details from you!
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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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