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05-22-2006, 11:29 AM
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Born 100 years apart...linked by a yellow piece of yarn...
As I was putting Arianna to bed this weekend...I looked at this simple, hand crocheted blanket and had a 'wow moment.' As I tucked in my sweet little angel I remembered that this blanket was made with love for me so many years ago...when I wasn't too much older than her. I picked out this yarn at my Great-Grandmother's request and she made me this...early one spring... It has somehow managed to follow me through the years...through all the ups and downs...tears and smiles.
My 'Grandma Dresses' as I called her, emigrated to the US as a child of about 11....from what was once called Czechoslovakia....a neighbor of Russia. She left behind friends and family scattered throughout both Czechoslovakia and Russia. On the long boat ride over she was taught to crochet on her fingers...to help pass the time. She settled in and eventually became a citizen but honored her heritage...she married and had her 9 children...my maternal grandmother being one of them... I have so many happy memories of the 11 wonderful years I got to spend learning from this wonderful and strong woman...who even had the patience to teach me to crochet when I was just 6 or 7 years old... And now so many years later...the blanket that was made by a woman who came here to find a new life and freedom is covering a child who was born not too far away from where she was born...100 years later. A little girl who is teaching us so much about living and happiness...joined together by a yellow piece of yarn to a woman who taught me so much about living and happiness. The Circle of Life is so amazing sometimes... (My apologies to those who read this elsewhere...)
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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 Last edited by angelkisses0102 : 10-16-2006 at 01:32 PM. 
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05-22-2006, 12:40 PM
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Okay, that is simply a beautiful story. Once again I am moved to tears today reading posts. I'm feeling extremely sentimental today. Thanks for sharing Karen.
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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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05-22-2006, 12:42 PM
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woman I got nothin to add but what I said earlier but whoops....you deleted me!! Not fair.....I do love the story though and I hope you write it down for them to have when they are older.
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05-22-2006, 01:08 PM
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What a beautiful story! I remember feeling the same connection as I walked the streets of Vladivostok to bring home a child - the same streets my grandparents walked in the early 1900's!!! When they left, they were saddened beyond words - knowing they would never be allowed to return...And now I walked those same streets with my new daughter who was born there also...
Imagine what your grandmother would think (what she may in fact be thinking) as you cover your child with this blanket. It truly is a "circle of life"!!!
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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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05-22-2006, 01:09 PM
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This is wonderful. THe photo caught my eye - at my baby shower (babe was just 3 weeks old), I opened a gift that read "handmade by Nanny". She was my husband's grandmother who passed away a few years ago. Well, her daughter and granddaughter had saved the last baby blanket she'd crocheted to hand down in the family - and it came to us!
Needless to say, several of us were "bawling like babies" at the shower after I opened that!!!
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05-22-2006, 02:09 PM
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What a wonderful story.
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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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05-22-2006, 06:27 PM
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How wonderful to be able to share that with your baby! What gifts we have been given...
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05-22-2006, 07:02 PM
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What a beautiful story! Thanks for sharing it the blanket is beautiful, too. I have a blanket that I have never used that my aunt crocheted as my wedding gift. I must get it out and let Emily use it.
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Sally Adopted Emily from Rostov June 2004
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05-22-2006, 08:07 PM
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Beautiful story and I agree that you need to write it down to show your daughter at a later time
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Adopted Anthony (11mos.) and Sophia(8mos.) from Orenburg on Aug. 25,2004
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05-23-2006, 06:11 AM
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Thanks all...what is so strange is I have used this blanket for years...washed and dried it....basically never treated it special and it has survived...just like Grandma Dresses and Miss YaYa...
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05-23-2006, 07:28 AM
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Making memories...
What a great story. Your grandmother would be so glad to know that her blanket was still being used.
My grandfather taught me how to crochet, too. I've got afghans that he lovingly made ready and waiting for some more use. I also sorted through all my favourite clothes from growing up. There are Easter dresses and halloween costumes and my junior high outfit that let me feel cool. I'm going to take patches from all these clothes and make a quilt for my daughter. Then, as she grows up, I'm going to save bits of her favourites to make a quilt for her. A friend's daughter sent me a cozy blanket for my birthday. She said it was the closest she could get to hugging me from across the ocean. Here's to all the hugs that get tucked around your little girl each night. Kate
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