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08-16-2008, 05:41 PM
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Safely in Siberia!
Hello my friends,
We're here!! It was an eventful trip, as were our first two, but we've been here for about 24 hours now, and slept for 18 of them.  Tomorrow morning, we pick up our court decree and then head to the orphange. Please pray for us that everything goes well!! I'll keep you posted and BB as soon as I can to share pics and stories. We'll be back in the States on August 23rd, God willing, as a family of four!!! Woo hoo!!! SOOOOOOOOOOOO excited...I just can't wait until tomorrow. Talk to you all soon. Thank you so much for your support throughout our journey. Much love, Jessi xoxoxox
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Adopted one boy & one girl from Krasnoyarsk May - October, 2007 - Researching adoption/agencies October 17 - Application to adopt FedEx'd to our agency February 5 - Dossiers registered in Kras April 23 - Best day ever! Received referral for our little boy May 15 - Received our referral for our little girl! Yippee!! May 20-25 - TRIP 1 July 29th Court Date Rescheduled - orphanage quarantine - chix pox August 5, 2008 - New Court Date August 6 - Adoptions Approved August 14 - Depart JFK Trip 3 August 18 - Custody!! Pick up Babies (11 & 21 mos old) August 23, 2008 - Home Forever 
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08-16-2008, 05:57 PM
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I have been thinking and praying for you and your family! I am sooooo happy just to hear that you are safely there! Sleep alot it makes the time go by quickly.
Praying now for a safe journey home! Oh by the way, do not take a cell phone into the American Embassy. I took my bookbag/diaperbag with me and forgot that I had the phone buried in the side. The security guard said I had one, (after a week you do forgot what is here and there,) Well, I said I don't have a phone, needless to say I had to empty my bags and poof there it was! DUHHHHH. Well that is what happens when you are wrapped up getting all your documents ready and looking after your new child. Just a funny little story! 
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08-16-2008, 06:03 PM
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Congrats! Prayers going out for a safe and uneventful journey home
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"The next time you are called to suffer, pay attention. It may be the closest you'll ever get to God." - Max Lucado
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08-16-2008, 06:17 PM
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I hope that tomorrow and the rest of the trip goes VERY smoothly!
Can't wait to hear more when you get home!
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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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08-16-2008, 06:39 PM
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I am glad you made it safely to the other side of the pond(actually the other side of the world)...
Best of luck with bringing the kiddos home. I remember the first day we got Joanna. We were very happy, but part of me wondered what the Heck do I do with a baby?  It got easier from there. Keep us posted.Amy K, NJ
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Adopted baby Joanna from Tver Region 10/06
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08-16-2008, 07:22 PM
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Glad to hear that you made it safely to Siberia. It is good that you are getting your rest now. You will need it once the children are with you.
Another hint about the Embassy, don't bring a camera or any type of electronic device. Just bring the basics, a couple of bottles for the kids, a snack, diapers, a small toy or two to keep them occupied and of course your paperwork. The less you bring, the less they will have to go through. Just think of it as going through the airport security lines. I hope the rest of your trip goes smoothly.
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Elissa June 1999 - Welcome Home Josh! 19 months old, Moscow City. Began our journey November 1998. June 2006 - Welcome Home Adam! 3 years old, Moscow City. Began our journey November 2005.
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08-16-2008, 07:23 PM
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Best of luck Jessi! You're in my thoughts....
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08-17-2008, 04:21 AM
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Glad you made it safely. Have a wonderful time with your kiddos and a safe trip back!
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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! March 2009--Trip #2 April 2009--home with our 1 year old son from Vladivostok, Russia
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08-17-2008, 11:06 AM
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Glad to hear all is well!
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SAHM to Twin Boys  Our Journey E A C H "It's not about the Gene Pool...It's about being bathed in love." - J. Hawkins Signed Aug 03--->"The Call" Dec 03 --->One trip region Feb 04--->Home Mar 04 (age 8 mo)--->Re-Adoption Completed Aug 04 Talking and hearing as of April 2008 (age 5)!  DS-G, age appropriate level (end of 2008). DS-L, age appropriate level (Oct 2009).Moved from  and were Ex-Pats/3 yrs in  xfer to  came through late, move in progress back to
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08-17-2008, 11:27 AM
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I'm actually eating some Russian chocolate reading this thread. My tips for the embassy:
1. Get there as early as they will let you in 2. Bring a stroller for the kids since they sometimes run out of chairs 3. Bring small plastic toys for the kids 4. Bring some small rouble notes (ex 50 rouble) for the Coke machine.....which has the coldest drinks like ever 5. Bring your patience....if the room is full it gets kind of trying....but overall its a happy place
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Adopted our daughter from Kemerovo in 2001 Started 2nd Adoption Jan 2005 Completed Dossier May 2005 Agency Lost Accreditation July 2005 New Dossier Filed With New Agency December 2005 Received Referral June 2006 Met 11 mo old Girl June 2006 Lost Referral May 2007 Agency reaccredited Dec 2007 Received Referral (8 mo old) Feb 2008 Visited girl Feb 15th 2008 - accepted referral Gave back referral May 5th 2008 - Severe mental issues discovered (retardation, autism) Received referral of 23 mo old girl May 6th 2008 Leaving for 3rd trip 1 to Kaluga May 17th 2008 Accepted referral May 21st.....waiting for court date Court successful July 15th....hello Svetlana  Last Roundup Starts July 26th  DONE!!!!!! August 9th 2008
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08-17-2008, 01:58 PM
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Thinking of you, thanks for chekcing in!! Goodness, what happened now?!?!? I will be SOOO happy next weekend!!!
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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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08-17-2008, 02:14 PM
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Praying like crazy for you! Lots of Love
XOXOOXOOX
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2/2/08 - Signed With Placement Agency 2/12/08 - Picked Homestudy agency 2/23/08 -First Home Visit 2/27/08 - Mailed I600A 3/16/08 - Final Home Visit 3/20/08 - Recived fingerprinting Date 4/9/08 - Fingerprinted by USCIS 6/1/08 - Got the call 7/1/08 - going on 1st trip 9/7/08 - Flying Back 2nd trip 9/10/08 - Court Date-Success!!! Got Kids 10 days waived 9/13/08 - Home At Last
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08-17-2008, 03:03 PM
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Prayers are with you all for an uneventful trip home.
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08-17-2008, 04:11 PM
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So very excited for you and can't wait for you to post pictures!!
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Jodi mom to 2 amazing kids from Russia
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08-17-2008, 04:54 PM
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Glad to hear that all is well! Best wishes and safe travels!
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Christina Big Boy (b. 9/1/01 a. 11/16/04) Buttercup (b. 6/8/04 a. 11/16/04) Vladivostok, Russia Every life event presents an opportunity, a gift. You just need to look closely to find it.
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