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Hey all,
I havent post in a while but I had to share the news that we got court on January 9th to finalize the adoption of our Son!!! We cant wait! Please keep us in your prayers! XOXOX, Carla ![]()
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Mommy to Rachie,Vika & soon to an Estonian Prince 03/10/05 First home study meeting 03/14/05 Sent I-600 04/05/06 Fingerprints Appoinment 04/22/05 Home Visit - 3 PM 04/29/05 Home Study Aproval 05/26/05 Fingerprints 1 pm. 06/27/05 Sent for DH and DD Passport 07/12/05 Received I171-H 07/29/05 Received Passports 12/31/25 Switch Agency & Country 02/28/06 1st Trip to Estonia 05/03/06 Received Paperwork for Court to be notarized & apostilled. Sent back!! 07/29/06 Fingerprinted again 10/23/06 New I171H 12/20/2006 -- The news we have been waiting for ...WE GOT COURT for January 23, 2007!! 08/07/2007 - Went to Estonia to spend time with our son 08/12/2007 Dossier sent to Estonia Welcome Home Ruslan Ethan 01/10/2008
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Wonderful news, Carla!! Congrats!! And have a safe and blessed trip!!
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Cyndi http://ramsellfamily.blogspot.com/ Begin Process: May 2005 Trip 1: April 2006 Kemerovo Trip 2: Aug. 4th, 2006 Aug. 16th, 2006 HOME FOREVER w/ 18 mo old Delaney! |
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Congrats! Can you give any details? Like how old is your little guy?
All the best!!!
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Proud Mommy to two...who have taught me I can not change their pasts but I can change me and the way I parent them~ *Yaya~My Siberian Sweetie ~born in 2001~Home 2002~Now 8 and a 'Tween', and in 3rd grade. She's all girl!!! *Bubbs~My Samaran Sunshine~born in 2003~Home 2004~now 6, in Kindy and such a sweet, silly & special boy! ![]() 'My wish, for you, is that this life becomes all that you want it to, your dreams stay big, and your worries stay small, You never need to carry more than you can hold, and while you're out there getting where you're getting to, I hope you know somebody loves you, and wants the same things too, Yeah, this, is my wish.' ~"My Wish" by Rascal Flatts |
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Wonderful News!!!!! Yeah!!!!! Happy Dance!!!!!!!
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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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Yea Of The Day!!!
Super news to warm the heart on this chilly December day!
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Mama to Alexandra (6) from Vladivostok, 2003 Nov. 2005 - Do I want to do this again? August 2006, Still on ice due to accreditation/political issues-officially now a "Waiter" ![]() Feb. 2007 The ice around me has broken! Trip 1! May 18, 2007 GOTCHA!! Erik, now 2. |
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Congrats and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!!
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Aimee proud Mommy to Rheagan Elena 4/1/2005 ![]() Волгоград Гордая мама Рхиган Елена Blessed With Another Little Miracle Jaxon Matthew 11/11/2007 |
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I'm so happy for you and your family!
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"When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. I have several stands." James Brady http://kretzklan.blogspot.com/ |
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Congratulations!!!
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Lorraine ![]() Mom to: S- my 16 year old son -Aspergers, but doing great! W - my 14 year old son- caretaker to his siblings. P- My 10 year old Russian princess, two prosthetic legs, dancer extrodiaire Home June 2000 M- 9 No legs, one arm, fast wheels!Home November 2006 from Poland! Dh - Often just another child, but mostly my best friend and a pretty understanding guy.A clean house is a sign of a broken computer Moderator http://momrainefamily.blogspot.com/ |
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Wonderful News!
Congratulations! Have a safe and successful trip.
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4-4-06 - Court - Brylee Grace is officially ours!! 4-10-06 - Touched down in the USA
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How exciting! Are the adoptable children older in Estonia?
Amy K, NJ
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you've waited a long time to go back and get him.... i'm soooo happy for ALL of you!
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Congratulations Carla and happy travels.
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The Spanish Way:- Informative chat - 17th May 2004 Home with my Sweetheart - 8th December 2005 ![]() Was living here ![]() Now we're here
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Oh Carla, what awesome news! You have waited so long what a blessing
![]() (((hugs))) and God Bless!!!
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Wonderful news! I am so happy for you! I know how long your wait has been!
What a great Christmas present! Christina
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S- my 16 year old son -Aspergers, but doing great!
W - my 14 year old son- caretaker to his siblings.
P- My 10 year old Russian princess, two prosthetic legs, dancer extrodiaire Home June 2000
Dh - Often just another child, but mostly my best friend and a pretty understanding guy.



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