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11-30-2008, 12:51 PM
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Mama and Daughter Trip
Just returned from a great trip with my 4.5 year old to Florida to "check up" on Grandpa who has been ill. We took the time to visit Sanibel Island and had a GREAT TIME. MY little girl is an absolute fish, loves the water, beach, etc.....
Unfortunately, my poor hubby could not go with us. His Mom passed in July and his Dad had two heart attacks three weeks later-He's exhausted all of his family leave time. Thought I'd attach a few photos. In just a few months she will be 5 years old and we absolutely cannot believe how fast time flies. She's been with us 3.5 years and life is good! All you waiters-we had nearly a 2.5 year process and many times thought it would not happenfor us. We met Veronika when she was only 5 months old and didn't get to return until she was 16 months old-such a long and heart breaking wait but our lives are so full now. SO GLAD we did not give up the fight! This 40 something couple who've been married 20 plus years are so happy to finally be a family. Prayers to all of you to endure the waiting-your reward will be great in the end.
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DelMarie & Robert Applied to agency Jan 2004 A forever family on Monday May 23, 2005. Home from Krasnodar Russian on June 1, 2005. Veronika Marie-4 years old on Feb 15, 2008 
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11-30-2008, 01:16 PM
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DelMarie! I am so happy to see your updated pictures! Of course I well remember your long ordeal. It's amazing to me that it's been 3.5 years since your daughter has been home with you! She looks so happy and is also quite beautiful. How awesome is that!
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09/3/03 Selected Agency 10/19/04 First day I held our Olya! 3/1/05 Lost our Olya, God bless her. May 2005, Trying again..... 4/2/06 Trip #1 to meet our new little Hopeful! 8/22/06 COURT!! 8/23/06 GOTCHA!! Home forever September 1, 2006   
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11-30-2008, 03:25 PM
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What cute photos...glad you had a nice time!
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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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11-30-2008, 03:39 PM
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Good to hear from you DelMarie and lovely photo's.....and good to hear from you Lakimnafite.
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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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11-30-2008, 10:09 PM
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Your dd is adorable! I am sorry to hear about your family's losses and for their ill health. Getting older isnt for sissies unfortunately.
Amy K, NJ
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Adopted baby Joanna from Tver Region 10/06
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12-01-2008, 04:49 AM
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The trip sounds wonderful even though it was a sad occasion. I love Sanibel it is a magical place.
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12-01-2008, 09:35 AM
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Beautiful pictures...what a fun trip!
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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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12-01-2008, 09:56 AM
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Thanks so much for sharing!!! Great photos! And isn't Sanibel great?!
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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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12-01-2008, 09:57 AM
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What a special trip with your beautiful girl! Look how big she is now! Glad you had a good trip! Good to hear from you! Love the pic with Grandpa!!
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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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