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Old 12-13-2007, 11:38 AM
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Summer Pix & Update

Happy Holidays everyone!

We sure have had a crazy year. The adoption of Summer's older sister is still on the horizon although at times it seems almost impossible. Day by day little things are falling into place & soon I hope to have happy news to announce. We are NOT giving up no matter what!
Anyway here is Ms Summer & our family. We sure do love this kid to peices!!
What we suffered in actually getting her home ( 2 yrs) we made up for in her funny loving spirit.
Now 4 yr she is nothing short of amazing.Smart & articulate, she is adored by her daddy & big brothers. She is everything I ever dreamed for in a daughter.We do indeed have much to be grateful for!
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Old 12-13-2007, 11:49 AM
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I always love your photos and I hope you get everything you wish for!!!!!!!

Merry Christmas
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Old 12-13-2007, 12:11 PM
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Beautiful pictures (of course). I love the sock monkey!

Are you just adopting one of the sisters right now? I thought that I remembered that there were two older sisters. Is one out of the system already?

All the best!
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Old 12-13-2007, 12:13 PM
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yes, one has aged out. We are praying for a miracle for the little one left behind.
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Old 12-13-2007, 12:29 PM
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So wonderful - can't wait to continue to follow your family's journey!
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Old 12-13-2007, 12:48 PM
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Great photos, thanks for sharing!! And our thoughts are with you on getting to Summer's sister!
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Old 12-13-2007, 12:54 PM
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Wonderful to see you post. Do you have any close up shots? Summer looks like she is so tall now. Such a beauty!
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Old 12-14-2007, 02:43 PM
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Beautiful

Oh Rainy,
The photo's are just beautiful! I always look forward to seeing your pictures. Summer has just bloomed in the past two years. I would love to come down to Georgia sometime so you could take pictures of my little Finley. Maybe in the future. Have a wonderful Holiday!
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Old 12-17-2007, 10:50 AM
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Okay Rain, It's great to "see you round"!! Summer is growing so much and so beautifully. You are truly blessed! Best wishes for your ongoing quest for sister... Merry Christmas!!
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Old 12-18-2007, 01:13 PM
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Good to hear from you Rain. Good luck with your journey to get Summer's older sister home. The picture is great.
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Old 12-24-2007, 07:56 AM
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Beautiful pictures of a beautiful family! Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year from the Waldrum House to the Chastine House!

Don't give up on the sisters - you just never know what's up God's Almighty Sleeve! You just never know when you might be on the next traveling to the other side of the again!!

Love you guys!
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