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Old 06-22-2006, 05:34 PM
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Leaving tomorrow!!

Hard to believe the time has finally come. We are leaving tomorrow to bring our son home forever!!! It still seems so unreal to me.

I guess because I haven't even begun to pack. So I am off to get started. I will keep you posted.

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Old 06-22-2006, 05:45 PM
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Have a wonderful and safe trip!!
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Nov 06 dossier made it through the Embassy, now
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Dec 06 dossier at the first Ministry (MFA)
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Old 06-22-2006, 06:02 PM
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Yeah!!!
God speed.
I can't wait to see pictures!!!
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Old 06-22-2006, 06:08 PM
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Congratulations, Dina...safe travels!
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Old 06-22-2006, 06:26 PM
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Have a safe trip and congratulations Dina!

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Old 06-22-2006, 06:52 PM
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How wonderful for your family and son!!! Travel Mercies being sent up for you, and ENJOY!!

Can't wait to see pictures too!!!
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Old 06-22-2006, 06:54 PM
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Enjoy every moment of your trip! Congratulations and get packing!
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Yippee - I know you are so excited!!! Have a safe trip - can't wait to see the update that court is over!
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Dina - I thought that you were leaving Saturday! Bring that Jersey Boy home!

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Oh my gosh - can't believe you haven't started packing - does that mean it's less stressful second time around??? lol....

Have a great trip!!! So excited you are bringing your little boy home to his sister!!!
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wonderful ! happy traveling and best wishes for your adoption.
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Old 06-22-2006, 07:43 PM
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Still packing and packing and packing. It is less stressful in some ways the 2nd time around. The unknown was so scary last time and having to care for a baby. I feel a little more confident. Last time I had no idea what any of the gear was for, I was freaked out by what to feed the baby and quite honestly about everything.

This time around the anxiety is more like not forgeting documents, the whole travel thing, and leaving my daughter. Still anxiety but different. I was packed and ready for a month the last time. Also I know I can get almost everything I need in country. I didn't realize this last time, so you don't have to stress about the small stuff.

I will probably eat these words, but right now I feel okay. Tomorrow will be a new day.

Dina
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Safe travels and good luck.
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Old 06-23-2006, 05:21 AM
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Safe journey and post those pictures when you get home!! Congratulations.
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