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12-30-2008, 11:51 AM
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New year, old year
Share the best thing that happened last year and the worst, and what are your hopes for the new year?
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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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12-30-2008, 01:09 PM
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The best: sponsoring a group of girls in a local orphanage
The hope: d2b home! The worst: I don't really think there IS a worst.
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I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. John 14:18 March 2006: signed with first agency March 2006-March 2008: many headaches and heartaches March 2008: signed with new agency May 2008: everything updated and ready to go July 2008: paperwork in region December 3, 2008: 1000 days in-process February 2009: Russian hs May 2009: referral! June 2009: trip one July 2009: visit September 2009: court & pick-up!
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12-30-2008, 01:29 PM
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Ok... I have input... 2008 was crazy bad for alot of family and friends around me... and I think I could write a list a mile long... but I wouldn't want you all to feel that I am a drama queen and a pessimist!! LOL!!!
The worst for me was my divorce... The worst thing to be supportive through is one of my friend's kids being molested... The best things... the absolute best... getting back to being ME after my divorce... which ultimately has led me on this path to adoption.... and another best is reuniting with one of my oldest and best friends after 8 years apart!!
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12-30-2008, 02:05 PM
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Lets see, worst for 2008 was watching my daughter struggle in school, which leads to the hope for 2009, that homeshooling will be good for her.
Best of 2008 was my son starting to heal from his RAD.
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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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#5
12-30-2008, 02:12 PM
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Best of 2008: Getting my marriage/family back on track...finding the 'perfect' church, DS's progress, and DD getting her ADHD diagnosis.
Worst of 2008: The months prior to getting my marriage back on track and before we found God again (January and part of February really stunk!!) Our continued financial struggles...and this dang economy! Hopes for 2009: DS's continued improvement, continued healing of our family unit, and that 'our ship will finally come in' financially! Great thread.
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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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12-30-2008, 03:51 PM
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Worst of 2008: Finally admitting that my two children have attachment disorder and starting to deal with that honestly and in the raw...very hard work.
Best of 2008: We've been blessed as DH is still doing great in his job and I can still stay home and live comfortably! Hope for 2009: healing for my kids, unity for my family and less stress for me
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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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12-30-2008, 04:16 PM
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Good news: The latest in the ongoing list of my nieces that have moved in moved out this fall.
Better news: My wife's sister is fresh out of daughters that could move in with us now that the last one moved in with her boyfriend's family. Best news: There's room in the house once again to resume our original plan. Warning sign: My sister has three daughters that are jumping around between family members. I think we're still under the radar though, and my wife has about had her fill of nieces.
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01-05-2009, 03:26 PM
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Worst Thing: My DH father passed away in May. His mother passed away a few years ago and he is an only child so this was hard on him.
Best thing: Started this adoption journey. Completed our dossier and are waiting for a referral for a child under the age of 3 as young as possible. Hope for 2009: That this journey will go quickly but I am prepared for the long haul.
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01-05-2009, 10:30 PM
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Honestly 2008 was really a banner year for us. We have our dd home, she is healthy and happy, everyone in my family thank goodness is healthy, and my husband's job really wasnt affected by the economy.
If every year was like 2008 I would be very thankful. (the years until we got Joanna home were mentally a real struggle and a downer). Amy K, NJ
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Adopted baby Joanna from Tver Region 10/06
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01-06-2009, 05:10 PM
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The worst - as a single mom to a 2 year old, watching the real estate market continue to tank, and with it my career.
Making the really hard decision to leave the life I had known for 15 years in Fl, and all my friends, take my daughter away from her life and live in nanny to go back to Maryland to be close to my family The best - being back in Maryland! Once it was done it was a great decision - Isabella is thriving. She is in preschool and absolutely loves it, I am with my parents and able to help my Mom with my really ill father, I have a great new career in Advertising Sales and we live in a really great, community based small town that is excellent for raising kids. Hopes for 2009 - that my family stays strong, my daughter continues to thrive, and I work on getting fit and healthy.
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01-07-2009, 05:16 PM
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The worst: Watching everyone struggle with todays economy, including us a little. But we've managed to stay strong somehow so far!
The Best: Bringing our little boy home and seeing him thrive and laugh everyday!!!!!! Hopes for 2009: We win the lottery!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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DD-amazing little girl (b-7/97) DS-the perfect addition to our family (b-10/06, a-4/08 from Stavropol, Russia) 
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#12
01-08-2009, 07:11 AM
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The worst thing last year was the month long case of shigella and being homebound the whole time in quarintine while keeping DS caught up at school.
The best thing last year was DS getting the "whole" Christmas concept and understanding why we celebrate the season. Our hopes for this year is that DS will continue to grow and learn in school. Also that DH and I will always support DS in everything that he does and make him feel like he is a winner no matter what. What a blessing DS has been to our lives! Susan
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#13
01-25-2009, 07:23 PM
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Worst of 2008: My hysterectomy and recovery last fall
Best of 2008: My grand-daughter, Marina's birth last March. Hope for 2009: Surviving the year financially intact
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Theresa & Calvin His: DD, DD Hers: DD, DD Ours: DS adopted at 13 mo. (2/05) - St. Petersburg Granddaughter "M" born: 3/29/08  
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01-25-2009, 09:17 PM
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The best: DS2 and MY diagnosis of ADHD and getting good meds (plus I've lost 50 lbs!)
The worst: The stress and struggles leading up to getting DS2 in therapy. The hope: The boys' continued success in school and that our family continues to grow closer as a family while enjoying a HUGE Powerball win!
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