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Old 12-24-2006, 02:43 PM
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Cutest Little Santa Ever! Family Card

HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE!!
Here is my sweetie ( in a 12 month outfit we saved from her brother!!)
Her first Christmas.. 3.5 yrs old home 7 months.
we are blessed out of our socks!
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Old 12-24-2006, 02:44 PM
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And our family card this year..
Thanks for all the support we've gotten here, I couldnt imagine doing it without everyone's friendship!It's been a few VERY rough years!! But I would do it all again in a HEARTBEAT!

Hang in there all of you waiting!!
xoxox Rainy
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Old 12-24-2006, 03:20 PM
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wow you cards are great... you also give us alot of support so thank you





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Old 12-24-2006, 04:57 PM
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Beautiful card, Rainy! (Don't forget your friends at that other place...)
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Old 12-24-2006, 06:51 PM
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Adorable! She is a total angel! Enjoy these precious moments. Happy Holidays! Dixie
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6/22 8/29 I-600 lost
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12/6 Dossier Apostilled
12/16 OFFICIALLY WAITING
5/08 Waiting 146 days
6/4 to Russia
6/7 Met our Prince
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" I couldn't see how every sign pointed straight to you and every long lost dream lead me to where you are others who broke my heart they were just northern stars pointing me on my way into your loving arms this much I know is true....That God blessed the broken road and lead me straight to you, I think about the years I spent just passing through, I'd like to take the time I lost and give it back to you but you just smile and take my hand even then you understand that its all part of this grander plan that is coming true and every long lost dream lead me to where you are..."-SELAH
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Old 12-24-2006, 06:52 PM
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Awesome card Rain!
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Old 12-24-2006, 09:13 PM
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Beautiful as always! Have a great Christmas!
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Old 12-24-2006, 09:43 PM
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Fantastic cards, guys! Thanks so much for sharing. We really are blessed!
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Old 12-24-2006, 11:46 PM
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Beautiful!!! Thanks so much for sharing
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Old 12-25-2006, 10:11 AM
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Merry Christmas!

What a sweet card - truly a blessing from Heaven!

From the Waldrum Home to the Chastine Home -

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

May the joy of the season be upon you and may God's love and blessings fill your heart and soul!

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. Luke 2:11

Praise His name!

Our Love to you,
Olya and Lola
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Old 12-25-2006, 12:01 PM
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Love it!!!!!
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Feb 05 to Aug 06 unsuccessful in Russia
August 06, changing countries (paperchasing)
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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)
Court May22, 2007
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Old 12-25-2006, 04:47 PM
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Merry Christmas to you and your family, Rainy. You ARE blessed beyond belief... and NO regrets! Mike
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Old 12-25-2006, 07:10 PM
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Beautiful card, beautiful family. Thanks for sharing, Rainy!
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Old 12-25-2006, 08:27 PM
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Beautiful card, beautiful family -- so happy for your joy, and your great example of determination. Thanks for sharing.
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Old 12-26-2006, 09:13 PM
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What a beautiful card! Merry Christmas! I hope Summer's first Christmas home was especially wonderful!

Christina
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