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10-07-2006, 06:33 AM
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Sands & Rain Update Pix!
Hey all!
Well at long last, I was THRILLED to get "SANDS" and her adorable family into my studio! Here is another of my baby & her guys. Ü "Chummer" as the boys call her  for anyone out there waiting... the pain & suffering that was experienced finally bringing these 3 gorgeous kids home, would fill a novel. Enjoy! PS SAnds & I met on these very boards (turns out we live in same town!) Rain
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10-07-2006, 06:42 AM
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Man, we are a good lookin' bunch!
Y'all, it was SO worth everything we went through! I would do it all 100x again for these boyz! (And we are just crazy about Chummer! I am not sure who will end up marrying her - Sam or Artie)
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10-07-2006, 06:43 AM
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What beautiful and such happy children and a lovely story of how you met. How awesome that you guys live close to each other and your precious children can grow up together and you can stay good friends. Thanks so much for sharing
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10-07-2006, 06:47 AM
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What an awesome picture! I'm so very happy for Sands - what a journey they had and now look at those beautiful boys!
Summer is growing up so fast, too! She looks SOOOO happy! Yes, the wait it so worth it when you finally have your child home . . . it's sooooo worth it! God's blessings to you, Sands and Rainy!
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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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10-07-2006, 07:45 AM
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Beautiful pictures!!!
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Sally Adopted Emily from Rostov June 2004
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10-07-2006, 07:53 AM
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They are all gorgeous children - congrats!
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10-07-2006, 07:55 AM
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WOW RAIN! Great job!
What precious kids..! All of them with sparkling eyes...what a joyful sight to see! And Sands...what a beautfiul family you make....I followed your story wayyyy back when I was also waiting in Kemerovo for a referral.I remember how awful things were going for you..and now...loook at all of you! Simply AWESOME! 
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Praying for a baby girl under 1 year 10/7/04 Signed with Agency 12/04 Completed home study 1/21/05 Completed Dossier 1/25/05 Received I-171H 3/7/05 Dossier to Kemerovo 9/30/05-Got THE CALL! 10/11/05-Had to let her go...medicals  11/05-turned down second referral....medicals Dec. 05-Expired dossier redone Dec 05-sent dossier to Izhevsk 3/13/06 received REFERRAL!  3/16/06 ACCEPTED HER!!  4/8/06...First trip!!!!  Lost referral in-country got a new one! 4/11/06 Signed for a 9 1/2 month old girl!! 5/16/06 Leaving on Trip 2 COURT DATES May 23 and 25th! 5/26/06 GOTCHA!! our prayers have been answered!! We welcome our sweet angel Hannah to our family! 6/2/06 Home forever! 
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10-07-2006, 08:27 AM
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Beautiful Beautiful children!!!!
Sands - your anniversary is ours too - we left for Russia on Nov 10, 2004 (our 15th wedding anniversary)... Rainy - Summer is so beautiful!!! She has just blossomed Teri
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10-07-2006, 10:04 AM
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Rain...great pictures!!
Sands, what a beautiful family you have!!! It was SO nice to see you get your happy ending!!!
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Theresa & Calvin His: DD, DD Hers: DD, DD Ours: DS adopted at 13 mo. (2/05) - St. Petersburg Granddaughter "M" born: 3/29/08  
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10-07-2006, 10:57 AM
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Look at those beautiful children, all three of them.
And what a beautiful family you have Sands. Rainy, you out did yourself again!!
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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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10-07-2006, 11:50 AM
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Oh my! They're all just beautiful! Thanks for sharing!
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10-07-2006, 02:50 PM
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Teri,
Nov.10th must be a winning date! Good thing we both picked it!
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10-07-2006, 08:27 PM
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Beautiful pictures of beautiful children! Glad you shared!
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Cyndi http://ramsellfamily.blogspot.com/ Begin Process: May 2005 Trip 1: April 2006 Kemerovo Trip 2: Aug. 4th, 2006  Aug. 16th, 2006 HOME FOREVER w/ 18 mo old Delaney!
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10-09-2006, 11:10 AM
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Wow, those pics are great! Rain is awesome. Sands is awesome to see your kiddos too.
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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10-12-2006, 11:56 AM
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Wow, these pictures are just gorgeous. Sands, your family is so lovely -- I too loved hearing of your happy ending.
And Summer is more gorgeous every day --- beautiful work as always, Rainy. You truly have a gift. Thanks for sharing.
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Home w/ our blessed two from Russia 11/04 Dear Son born 4/04 Dear Daughter born 5/04
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