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Old 10-22-2006, 09:54 PM
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Sharing our good news!!!

We got our court date for 11/15!!!We are so...excited Russia here we come to get our precious girls and bring them home. God is so good. I wanted to thank all of you who have been oh so supportive and thoughtful. Love you guys!!!
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Old 10-22-2006, 10:01 PM
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Congrats!!!

We are so happy for you!!!

Enjoy your Thanksgiving in Russia & go get your girls
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Old 10-23-2006, 03:01 AM
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Mommyto4 - thank you for your endless support to me and all others on the boards. I am so pleased that your turn has come - GOD BLESS YOU and have a fantastic trip!!!!
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Old 10-23-2006, 03:14 AM
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That's excellent news! Congratulations! Enjoy your time in Russia and take a ton of photos!
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Old 10-23-2006, 04:13 AM
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Congrats Mommy. it is the best feeling when you get your court date. We will be over there at the same time.
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Old 10-23-2006, 04:44 AM
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CONGRATS!!!!!!! So happy for you!! I am glad you are finally getting back to get your girls! I wish you a safe and smooth journey!
Best wishes,
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Old 10-23-2006, 04:55 AM
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Yippee! I am so glad for you.
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Old 10-23-2006, 05:00 AM
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So happy for you as Iknow this has been a long journey for your family. I wish you safe travels and a smooth court proceeding.

Enjoy the day,
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Old 10-23-2006, 05:45 AM
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congrats. I new this week was going to be your week
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Old 10-23-2006, 05:48 AM
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great news!!!!! I hope the 15th comes quickly for you.
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Old 10-23-2006, 05:49 AM
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FANTASTIC!!! Congratulations!!
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Old 10-23-2006, 06:01 AM
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FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!! I was thinking about you the other day and wondering when your day was going to come. What a absolutely wonderful way to start the week with such great news. CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!
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Court/Officially Our Son Forever - MAY 31, 2006!!!!!!
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Old 10-23-2006, 07:46 AM
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Congrats! Congrats! Congrats!!!
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01/29/04: Started our Adoption Adventure
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06/16/06: Met our Little Guy
12/25/06: Became a Mommy!!!

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HURRAY!!!!!!!
Congrats!!!!!!!!!!
I will be praying it all goes smoothly for you. I can hardly wait to see your post that says court is over and done!!

Best wishes and have a safe journey. I am so excited for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 10-23-2006, 08:03 AM
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That's fantastic news!!
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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.
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March 15 07--received LOI
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Paperwork glitch but decided to stay while it was handled (hence the long time between leaving for trip and court)
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