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Old 07-24-2006, 05:50 PM
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Any news on BDADDY?

Has anyone heard from Bdaddy, better half and family? I hope you are all well...Looking forward into hearing news and seing some pictures!
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03/10/05 First home study meeting
03/14/05 Sent I-600
04/05/06 Fingerprints Appoinment
04/22/05 Home Visit - 3 PM
04/29/05 Home Study Aproval
05/26/05 Fingerprints 1 pm.
06/27/05 Sent for DH and DD Passport
07/12/05 Received I171-H
07/29/05 Received Passports
12/31/25 Switch Agency & Country
02/28/06 1st Trip to Estonia
05/03/06 Received Paperwork for Court to be notarized & apostilled. Sent back!!
07/29/06 Fingerprinted again
10/23/06 New I171H
12/20/2006 -- The news we have been waiting for ...WE GOT COURT for January 23, 2007!!
08/07/2007 - Went to Estonia to spend time with our son
08/12/2007 Dossier sent to Estonia
Welcome Home Ruslan Ethan 01/10/2008
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Old 07-24-2006, 06:20 PM
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I've been thinking of you too. Hope you can stop in for an update soon!
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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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Old 07-25-2006, 03:35 AM
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We're all looking forward to news and pictures!

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March 2006: signed with first agency March 2006-March 2008: many headaches and heartaches
March 2008: signed with new agency May 2008: everything updated and ready to go July 2008: paperwork in region
December 3, 2008:
1000 days in-process February 2009: Russian hs May 2009: referral! June 2009: trip one July 2009: visit
September 2009:
court & pick-up!
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Old 07-25-2006, 07:10 PM
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bumping this up!
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03/10/05 First home study meeting
03/14/05 Sent I-600
04/05/06 Fingerprints Appoinment
04/22/05 Home Visit - 3 PM
04/29/05 Home Study Aproval
05/26/05 Fingerprints 1 pm.
06/27/05 Sent for DH and DD Passport
07/12/05 Received I171-H
07/29/05 Received Passports
12/31/25 Switch Agency & Country
02/28/06 1st Trip to Estonia
05/03/06 Received Paperwork for Court to be notarized & apostilled. Sent back!!
07/29/06 Fingerprinted again
10/23/06 New I171H
12/20/2006 -- The news we have been waiting for ...WE GOT COURT for January 23, 2007!!
08/07/2007 - Went to Estonia to spend time with our son
08/12/2007 Dossier sent to Estonia
Welcome Home Ruslan Ethan 01/10/2008
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Old 07-25-2006, 07:29 PM
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it seems like they've been gone forever!
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the Maker of all things." Ecclesiastes 11:5
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Old 07-25-2006, 10:21 PM
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While I'd MUCH rather he be spending time with his family than posting here, I'm selfishly longing for an update...and pictures!
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March 2006: signed with first agency March 2006-March 2008: many headaches and heartaches
March 2008: signed with new agency May 2008: everything updated and ready to go July 2008: paperwork in region
December 3, 2008:
1000 days in-process February 2009: Russian hs May 2009: referral! June 2009: trip one July 2009: visit
September 2009:
court & pick-up!
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Old 07-26-2006, 06:20 AM
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Does anyone know if they are even back yet? I know they had a very long 3rd trip scheduled.

Thinking of you all! Update us when you can...
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*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.'
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Old 08-01-2006, 06:01 AM
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Just wanted to bump this up...
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I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. John 14:18
March 2006: signed with first agency March 2006-March 2008: many headaches and heartaches
March 2008: signed with new agency May 2008: everything updated and ready to go July 2008: paperwork in region
December 3, 2008:
1000 days in-process February 2009: Russian hs May 2009: referral! June 2009: trip one July 2009: visit
September 2009:
court & pick-up!
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Old 08-01-2006, 06:08 AM
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i got a PM so i know they are home. i'm sure they are just dealing with exhaustion and major transitioning for the kids.
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so you cannot understand the work of God,
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Old 08-01-2006, 07:19 AM
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Thanks VoteMom.... Glad to hear that they are BACK safe and sound!!!! We ALL here know what it is like to come home and get settled!!!

Thanks sooooo much for the update, and we look forward to hearing from BDaddy and family when they come up for some AIR!!!

Blessings...........
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08/19/04 Homestudy Completed
09/01/04 All paper > Moscow
09/29/04 Call fr RU Agency:Aunt trying to stop Adoption
10/15/04 RU called saying If adoption continues not til Spring 05
12/14/04 SURPRISE CALL Be on Plane in 4 DAYS
12/20/04 Arrive Moscow
12/23/04 COURT 4:55 MosTime Anya is my DAUGHTER
12/26/04 10 Days NOT Waived home
01/16/05 Return to Process Anya out of RU
01/23/05 Flight Cancelled! Blizzard in NY
01/25/05 Arrive at JFK with my DD
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Old 08-01-2006, 07:57 AM
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Oh, good! I'm glad they're safely back!
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I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. John 14:18
March 2006: signed with first agency March 2006-March 2008: many headaches and heartaches
March 2008: signed with new agency May 2008: everything updated and ready to go July 2008: paperwork in region
December 3, 2008:
1000 days in-process February 2009: Russian hs May 2009: referral! June 2009: trip one July 2009: visit
September 2009:
court & pick-up!
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Old 08-01-2006, 08:52 AM
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Glad they are back...praying for them while they transition...


Thanks votemom and send them our best.
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*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.'
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Old 08-01-2006, 01:49 PM
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Thanks for the Update Votemom.. How are you doing?
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Mommy to Rachie,Vika & soon to an Estonian Prince
03/10/05 First home study meeting
03/14/05 Sent I-600
04/05/06 Fingerprints Appoinment
04/22/05 Home Visit - 3 PM
04/29/05 Home Study Aproval
05/26/05 Fingerprints 1 pm.
06/27/05 Sent for DH and DD Passport
07/12/05 Received I171-H
07/29/05 Received Passports
12/31/25 Switch Agency & Country
02/28/06 1st Trip to Estonia
05/03/06 Received Paperwork for Court to be notarized & apostilled. Sent back!!
07/29/06 Fingerprinted again
10/23/06 New I171H
12/20/2006 -- The news we have been waiting for ...WE GOT COURT for January 23, 2007!!
08/07/2007 - Went to Estonia to spend time with our son
08/12/2007 Dossier sent to Estonia
Welcome Home Ruslan Ethan 01/10/2008
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