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Old 06-30-2007, 11:04 AM
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russia-bound!

hey everyone,

we leave for the airport in about 3 hours. court is 7/4 in the morning, so please pray for us late in the evening on 7/3.

thanks!
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Old 06-30-2007, 11:14 AM
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Good luck! We will be thinking about you!!!!!
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Old 06-30-2007, 11:45 AM
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We will want to hear ALL about it! Be safe!

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Old 06-30-2007, 01:09 PM
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We will be thinking about you and praying for you! Can't wait to hear that the girlies are YOURS!
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Old 06-30-2007, 01:47 PM
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I'll post a reminder a couple of days before!!

Yippee, I just so excited, I've been thinking about you all day!!!! Safe travels friend!
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Old 06-30-2007, 02:11 PM
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God go with you . . .

Votemom, Heaven will be flooded with prayers. We all look forward to hearing from you and all of our thoughts and prayers go with you.

Many, many blessings and love,
Lola and Olya
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Old 06-30-2007, 02:13 PM
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Safe and happy travels!!!!
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Old 06-30-2007, 04:20 PM
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I will definitely be praying for you.
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Old 06-30-2007, 04:28 PM
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Prayers

Our family will be praying for you through out trip, but will add special prayers on the third.
Take care and let us know when you can how things are going. Know you can't wait to get back and see your girls.

God Bless.
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Old 06-30-2007, 05:27 PM
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you have left by now but I will see you there

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Old 06-30-2007, 06:18 PM
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Old 06-30-2007, 06:54 PM
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Prayers are with you now and through your trip. Godspeed!!
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Old 06-30-2007, 10:37 PM
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Will be praying and anxiously awaiting pics!!!
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Old 07-01-2007, 05:53 AM
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We added you to our bedtime prayers. I can't convey how happy I am for you and your family. Now I will be checking the forum constantly for pictures of your new family.
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