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Old 02-11-2007, 07:39 PM
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Dear Friends:
We have been home since Sunday and things are going well. We are so happy to have our little angel home. She is such a blessing! I have to give you all some details later on. I just wanted to share a picture with you all!

I have added her refferal picture...I have tio make the other ones smaller and Im trying to figure it out still

hugs,

Carla
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Old 02-11-2007, 08:11 PM
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My computer has been down for a week..and what AWESOME news to come back to!!!!!! WOOOO HOOOO!!
Congrats! What a precious child! Can't wait to see more pictures!
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11/05-turned down second referral....medicals
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Old 02-11-2007, 08:35 PM
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This is such wonderful news - congratulations! I am so glad that your daughter is finally, finally with you! Welcome to the US!
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Congratulations!!! I'm so happy for you!

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April 2008--starting homestudy paperwork for Adoption #2!!!
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Old 02-11-2007, 08:41 PM
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Yipppeee - rest up and then give us all the news!
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Old 02-11-2007, 08:55 PM
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Congrats! I am so happy your journey has finally come to an end.

She is beautiful!
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Old 02-11-2007, 09:13 PM
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She's beautiful! Congratulations!!!
How old is she? So glad to hear things are going well!
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Wow! If she looks that great in her referral picture, I cant wait to see her now! She's a doll!

Congrats to you all!

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Old 02-11-2007, 09:38 PM
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Oh, she is just beautiful! Congratulations.

Please don't worry about us -- just rest, get over that awful jet lag, and cuddle/snuggle your babe. I'm so very happy for you all. NOW SLEEP!
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Congratulations to you on your new family addition! Enjoy each other!

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Old 02-11-2007, 11:13 PM
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How special ! Welcome home! She is precious! Try: resize2mail.com to make your photos smaller.
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Old 02-12-2007, 01:30 AM
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Carla, WELCOME HOME. So pleased your home safe and sound. Can't wait to hear all about it after you've rested!! She looks beautiful and can't wait to see a recent photo.
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Old 02-12-2007, 06:29 AM
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congratulations Mommy!!!! She is adorable - her expression in the photo looks very fun filled!
Can't wait to hear the details once you recoup from your trip! Good luck with the adjusting!
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Congrats and welcome home. She's adorable.
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Old 02-12-2007, 07:45 AM
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Dear Carla - congratulations on this awesome news!!! I know you have waited so long. May you find years of happiness and with many many blessings to come...

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