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05-04-2008, 05:43 PM
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last may... 2007
it was one year ago this week that we took our first trip to samara to meet two little girls. i had an iron wall built up around my heart, after two years earlier having met and fallen in love with and then losing the two sons of my heart.
here are pix from that first trip, and pix taken this month. the first is kate with her caregiver.
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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 : 05-08-2008 at 01:11 PM. 
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05-04-2008, 05:47 PM
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here is anna in her beautiful hairbow!
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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 : 05-08-2008 at 01:11 PM.
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05-04-2008, 05:49 PM
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here they are with "papa" !
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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 : 05-08-2008 at 01:11 PM.
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05-04-2008, 06:45 PM
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What gorgeous little princesses you have and they are oh so happy!!! How old are they?
EZ
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05-04-2008, 06:52 PM
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thanks EZ -
they are 2-and-a-half years old. they are six days apart in age and have been together in the same baby home and same group since age one month. we are soooooo incredibly thrilled they permitted them to be adopted together even tho they were not biologically related. we're so glad they could find their new family together, and that we get to be that family.
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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
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05-04-2008, 06:58 PM
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Absolutely adorable! I meant Votedad, of course...but the girls are cute, too!
:-) Becky The Woodworth Family in Beautiful San Antonio TX
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05-04-2008, 07:35 PM
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Isn't it amazing how things end up? They are beautiful and look so very happy!
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05-04-2008, 07:38 PM
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Time sure does fly by! May is a special month for us as well. WE received our referral on Mothers Day. Nice to see votedad! The man behind the legend! Congrats VM! The girls ar adorable! Love the snow suit in May. DS had one too! and a hat and gloves and boots....
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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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05-04-2008, 07:44 PM
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I always love seeing pictures of your girls! Congrats!
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MissDaisyofTexas Oct 2006--signed with placing agency Dec 2006--homestudy visit Feb 2007--Finished dossier 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!
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05-04-2008, 09:09 PM
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They are adorable! Congrats. Time just flies by, they are beautiful little girls.
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Heike, AKA: Samanthas Social Secretary Samantha home forever 03/05
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05-04-2008, 09:14 PM
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Im glad things finally worked out for you and the girls. Congratulations.
Amy K, NJ
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Adopted baby Joanna from Tver Region 10/06
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05-04-2008, 09:41 PM
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Who knew two years ago these little girls would come along to melt the iron walls, even though I'm sure you will always ache for the two sons of your heart.
What little blessings!!
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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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05-05-2008, 07:52 AM
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You traveled a long, hard road to your daughters, but all of you are so blessed with the way it worked out. They are just precious!
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05-05-2008, 08:48 AM
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The girls so just TOO cute and votedad looks good, too!! he he! I love how happy everyone looks in your photos! It's just wonderful how it all came to be!
Congrats on this milestone!
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Cyndi http://ramsellfamily.blogspot.com/ May 05~Signed w/ agency Aug 05~Homestudy Complete Sept 05~Fingerprinted Oct 05~BCIS Approval Nov 05~Dossier Completed Dec 12 05~Dossier sent to Kemerovo Region Mar 13 06~The Call~Trip 1~April 7 06  Trip 2 ~~ Aug. 4th! Court Aug. 8th! Aug. 16th, 2006 HOME FOREVER w/ 18 mo old Delaney!
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05-05-2008, 06:07 PM
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Your girls were, and are so beautiful. You certainly had one of the more difficult journeys - while I know you will always hold your two sweet boys dear in your heart, I'm so glad that these precious girls are bringing you much joy.
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- Maura  Erin's mom - bio born 2001 Daniel's mom - born 2004, adopted August 2005 from St. Petersburg
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