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07-22-2007, 08:10 AM
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we're home - phew!
well, it's definitely an experience you can only understand if you've been thru it. even after hearing everyone's stories on this board for the past 3 years, i didn't really get it. now i do!
i'm so incredibly glad to be home. even tho nothing went drastically wrong on our trip, it's the little stuff that just can about put you over the edge after a while. the girls did remarkably well, considering. they did their fair share of crying, but, who can blame them? they only slept about 90 min the entire journey home from moscow to detroit. oy! then went to bed last night after a snack and bath, around 10:30. then, up bright and early at 6:30 - hoo haw! they are now down for a nap, so i'm trying to post a quick update. here are some pics from our first two trips. haven't downloaded any pics from this trip yet. maybe next week? ha! THANK YOU to every one who prayed for us, thought of us, sent us emails and messages. we really felt the support. it still seems insanely crazy that we have two toddler in the house. insanely! need to stop. i want to sleep, and also try and streamline the amount of toys that we have out. my husband is a prince and has been doing laundry and packing all morning. p.s. also thrilled to report that kate will go to my daughter! must be something about the bosom ;o) at least she's not just stuck to me 24/7. horray!
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"As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the body is formed in a mother's womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things." Ecclesiastes 11:5 Last edited by votemom : 07-26-2007 at 11:27 PM. 
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07-22-2007, 08:13 AM
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some more pix
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07-22-2007, 08:15 AM
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and more - kate is blonde and anna is brunette. they will be 2 yrs old on aug 3 and 9th, respectively.
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07-22-2007, 08:17 AM
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one more of girls taken with disposable camera by workers between referral trip and court trip.
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"As you do not know the path of the wind, or how the body is formed in a mother's womb, so you cannot understand the work of God, the Maker of all things." Ecclesiastes 11:5 Last edited by votemom : 07-26-2007 at 11:27 PM.
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07-22-2007, 08:19 AM
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They are beautiful girls. Congratulations!
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07-22-2007, 08:43 AM
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Glad you are home!
They are beautiful! Know you are really glad to be home after 3 trips. Our daughter also only slept a short time from Moscow to Atlanta. The guy in front of us really appreciated that!!
Take care and rest when you can!! Have a wonderful time with your new daughters. They are adorable.
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07-22-2007, 09:02 AM
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Welcome home, Vought family, welcome home . . .
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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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07-22-2007, 09:09 AM
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Welcome Home!
Sybille, they are beautiful! So happy for you.
Wanda
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07-22-2007, 09:10 AM
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Congratulations!!!!!!
They are absolutely beautiful!!!!
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Adoption.Com Forums Administrator - any admin situations or questions, please pm me or email me at admin@adoptionmedia.com Mom to 4 fun loving kids (adopted from foster care) 7 years into our forever family! 
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07-22-2007, 09:41 AM
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They are so beautiful! Amazing your journey is complete yet just begining. Sending you our best!
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3/17/04 start 6/22 8/29 I-600 lost 11/17 H.S. Done 12/2 I-171 approval 12/6 Dossier Apostilled 12/16 OFFICIALLY WAITING 5/08 Waiting 146 days 6/4 to Russia 6/7 Met our Prince 9/4 Day 263 9/5 GOTCHA!!!!! 9/14/05 HOME FOREVER!!!! " 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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07-22-2007, 10:04 AM
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Omigosh, every time I see them, I think: What GORGEOUS girls! (just like their mama)
We are so, so happy for you. Becky The Woodworth Family in Beautiful San Antonio TX
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07-22-2007, 10:36 AM
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Welcome Home!! You've been waiting a long time for this post - congratulations! You're girls are gorgeous! Little Kate reminds me of "GCS"'s Sophia!
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Mom to Grace from Stavropol - Gotcha Day June 8 2005!!!
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07-22-2007, 12:32 PM
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So glad to see your happy posts and your beautiful girls everywhere! I think you're at the end of one journey and the beginning of another wonderful one.
All joy, Kate
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I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. John 14:18 March 2006: signed with first agency March 2006-March 2008: many headaches and heartaches March 2008: signed with new agency May 2008: everything updated and ready to go July 2008: paperwork in region December 3, 2008: 1000 days in-process February 2009: Russian hs May 2009: referral! June 2009: trip one July 2009: visit September 2009: court & pick-up!
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07-22-2007, 12:53 PM
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HI s!
SOO glad you are home! WOO HOO!! I completely understand though...it is sort of...hmm..a reality check...as wonderful as kiddos are, this process is so fully of dreaming, what ifs.."if we could only get our kids" etc Then the HUGE deep breath when they are ours..then the reality...kiddos are a whole lot of work!! I know you are incredibly happy..but I am sure in a month or so you will be more rested and everything will start settling. Thanks for the update, I know it is hard to take these few minutes to post but we care so much about you and are very happy we know you are home safe and sound! Your girls look like little dolls they are so precious!!!
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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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07-22-2007, 01:53 PM
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Welcome home my friend. Seeing the pictures just brought me tears pouring of joy and relief for you.
As you know i've been home a little over a month and some days I still have to stop and remind myself that it's over, it really is over and Sadie really is ours; they can't take her away, make me jump through any more hoops (other than post placements but that's okay), etc. etc. They are beautiful, both of them equally, yet so differently! Hoping they nap and sleep through the night again tonight, how wonderful would that be  .
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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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