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Old 10-08-2007, 11:46 AM
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In Russia - She is perfect!!!!!!!
Well we met our little girl today and I must say that she is the most beautiful princess ever. We couldnt be happier.
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1st trip Oct 6 - 11 !!!!
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Old 10-08-2007, 12:06 PM
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Wonderful news!!! Congrats!! Wishing you a quick turnaround to bring her home!
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Old 10-08-2007, 12:11 PM
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That is great news, glad to hear it!!!! Hope your bonding time goes well and you get to spend lots of time with her! Can't wait to hear more!
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Old 10-08-2007, 12:11 PM
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Amanda,

That is so wonderful....Praying for a speedy turn-around time. I know you have had a long wait to get to this point in the adoption journey.
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Old 10-08-2007, 01:05 PM
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Great news!!!! I am soo happy for you!!! Hoping everything else goes smoothly!!!
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Old 10-08-2007, 01:20 PM
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Wonderful news! Enjoy!
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Old 10-08-2007, 01:27 PM
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Wonderful!!!!
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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
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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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Old 10-08-2007, 01:55 PM
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HORRAY and Congrats!!!!! Good news to hear!!!!
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Old 10-08-2007, 02:17 PM
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So happy for you! Get her home!!!
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Old 10-08-2007, 02:28 PM
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Yeah!!!!
We cant wait to see pictures of the cutie!!!

Have a great trip!

Christina
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Old 10-08-2007, 02:33 PM
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This post just made my day! I'm so excited for you! I hope that you can get her home very quickly!
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Old 10-08-2007, 03:59 PM
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Just saw the post! I am thrilled to share in your joy!!!
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Old 10-08-2007, 04:07 PM
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Awesome news!
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Oct 2006--signed with placing agency
Dec 2006--homestudy visit
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May 2007--Trip #1!!!
July 2007--Trip #2!!!
Aug 2007--Home with our 3 year old son from Vladivostok, Russia
April 2008--starting homestudy paperwork for Adoption #2!!!
October 1 2008--Dossier registered in region
January 2009--Going on Trip #1!
March 2009--Trip #2
April 2009--home with our 1 year old son from Vladivostok, Russia
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Old 10-08-2007, 05:23 PM
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hooray hooray!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Old 10-08-2007, 05:30 PM
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Congratulations!!Thank you so much for keeping us updated! Have wonderful visits and get home so you can prepare for trip 2!
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