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#16
02-03-2009, 02:26 PM
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Oh what a journey! I'm so happy that he is officially yours now! I cannot even imagine what you & your family have gone through to get to this point.
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02-03-2009, 05:32 PM
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 Praise God!!!!! If I'm remembering right, you didn't have an easy time when adopting Skip? That was also a long process wasn't it? The boys are beautiful! I pray that yall have an easy adjustment period and many years of great joy. Yall so deserve it!!!
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Sally Adopted Emily from Rostov June 2004
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02-03-2009, 06:42 PM
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what an amazing story! the heartache and grief over many years now turned to pure joy! how incredible! so happy for you and your family. the boys are just beautiful!
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02-03-2009, 07:58 PM
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Congratulations to you. I'm so happy for your family!
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Jeannette (aka Javalita) Sep 2003 - Began process with I 600A Mar 2004 - completed dossier submitted Dec 2004 - first trip March 18, 2005 - Named parents in Stavropol, Russia
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#20
02-03-2009, 08:48 PM
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Congratulations!!! What a story, the picture of the two of them brought tears. What a gift to the two brothers, bringing them into each others lives.
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Katie Son, b 2/7/03, Saratov, Russia, a 10/8/03 Daughter, b 10/17/04 Saratov, Russia, a 12/13/05 Son, b 7/16/07 Samarkand, Uzbekistan, a 10/12/07
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#21
02-03-2009, 10:09 PM
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Congratulations and thanks for sharing the lovely photos! I give you and your family a lot of credit for your courage and perseverence. Please keep us updated.
Amy K, NJ
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#22
02-04-2009, 10:53 AM
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Wow, this brought me to tears.
Of course I am repeating what every one else said, but your story is truly one of heartbreak and perseverance. Not many families would have persevered and yours did! I can only imagine how exhausting this experience must have been because even the most text book IA adoptions can take an emotional toll. God bless you and your family!! Congratulations. And your boys are beautiful!
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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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#23
02-04-2009, 01:54 PM
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I have goosebumps!!! I cannot say how happy I am for you all !! What a handsome pair!!
Those are two very lucky brothers! Now I am crying..... Congrats and now...ENJOY your family!!!!!
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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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02-04-2009, 03:30 PM
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What an amazing blessing for you all. You guys have the patience of Job. Many, many, many congratulations and prayers for a speedy and uneventful trip home. God bless!
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02-04-2009, 05:12 PM
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I must say that I am emotionally leveled by your post. I am crying all over the keyboard reading that you have been united with your son forever. I simply cannot say how thrilled I am to read your news. I am overwhelmed with joy. I know that it has been so hard for you waiting for him. I admire your fortitude. Thank you for reminding me that all things are possible through God. Blessings to you all! Big hugs! Happy dances! All that good stuff! WHEEEEEEEEE HAAAHHHHH!
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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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02-04-2009, 05:42 PM
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I'm with Votemom. Overwhelmed. Thank you for putting my day into perspective. Thank you for being such a strong witness.
Becky The Woodworth Family in Beautiful San Antonio TX
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02-04-2009, 05:59 PM
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what an awesome story!!! It brings tears to my eyes .
You have gone above and beyond. There is truly a crown for your family in heaven!!!  Coachmom
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mom to 5 homegrown, 2 heartgrown -Guatemala-2005and Russia -2009 Signed with Agency-8/29/08 USCIS to file I600A-9/2/08 Fingerprinted same day Homestudy docs turned in-9/26/08 Homestudy completed along with social worker docs-11/15/08 Homestudy filed at USCIS- 11/25/08 prints and clearances applied for(2nd time) visiting! 12/18-12-20 for 2 1/2 year old boyINS Approval- 12/18/08 waiting for court date-  court date-2/13/09  trip#3 pick-up leaving March 1! Gotcha Day-Taganrog/ Rostov-on-Don 3/2/09 Forever Family Day-3/5/09 
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#28
02-04-2009, 06:35 PM
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I'm not usually affected by the subjects or topics posted on this board, and consider myself a pretty unsentimental, non-mushy person. But your post and story literally brought tears to my eyes. The strength you and your husband have displayed, and the tenacity you have shown to your boys, is absolutely inspirational and overwhelming. I am in awe.
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02-04-2009, 07:07 PM
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 I could not be happier for you. I just have chills. Congratulations.
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Amanda Contract turned in 12/26/03 Homestudy complete 03/03/04 Referral of our little boy 06/23/04 1st Trip to RUSSIA 10/04/04 Court Date 10/29/04 Returned home with Drew 11/03/04!!!! Going back for #2!!!! Registered in Moscow Going to meet a little girl!!! 1st trip Oct 6 - 11 !!!! We met Madeline Elizabeth!!! Court Date Scheduled November 16!! Court Trip - Nov 14 - 19 3rd Trip Nov 24 - December 1!!!! - Our daughter is home
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#30
02-04-2009, 07:43 PM
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Awesome!!
How awesome that you are done with that painful part of the process!! I can't imagine what you have gone through, and applaude your persistance!!!
Best wishes for many, many happy years together as a family!!
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Waiting for our little man 1/11/08 - started Homestudy 1/15/08 - turned in USCIS paperwork w/o homestudy 2/21/08 - Homestudy completed 3/08 - found out USCIS lost all of our paperwork 3/08 - refiled with USCIS 3/08 - Fingerprint date with USCIC set for April 4/08 - Fingerprints with USCIS done 4/08 - I-171H!! 9/11 - GOT THE CALL!!! 10/21 - got our first travel dates, we travel 11/22 11/22-11/26 - travelled to Moscow and met our little guy!! 12/19/08 - got our court date 1/29/09 1/26-1/30- In Moscow for court date 2/14-2/21 - In Moscow for final visit. 2/21/09 HOME FOREVER!!!
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