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Old 10-21-2009, 10:07 PM
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Joanna's official 3rd anniversary

Hi to the List,

I remember many of you who supported me along the way of the arduous, but so worth it journey of Russian adoption. Earlier in the day(yesterday) I recalled that it is the 3rd anniversary that we landed home with Joanna at JFK International Airport. I remember all of the struggles we had to become parents. I honestly have to say that Joanna is just about the best thing that ever happened to me. She is adorable, intelligent, athletic, kind, and charismatic. I couldn't ask for more. She also celebrates her 4th birthday next week on Halloween Day!
Thanks for letting me share!(sorry I dont like to do pictures online).
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Old 10-22-2009, 02:54 AM
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Congratulations!

I remember your journey! Time flies! I can't believe that you have been home for 3 years already! Then again, I can't believe I've been home for 6 years

Congratulations again!
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Old 10-22-2009, 04:04 AM
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Great post Amy, and I could have written it!

Happy Birthday to Joanna! Bella turns 4 on Nov 25th and we celebrated our "touchdown day" (I decided to call it that as I think it is so cool that they became citizens when the plane's wheels touched down in the US) on Sept 16th.

I will always remember seeing you on the flight from JFK to Moscow!

Can't believe how big our girls are!
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CONGRATS on three wonderful years with the Lovely Joanna!! She IS all you said and more!! Delaney talks about her all the time! You three were meant to be together, Happy Anniversary!
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Even without a photo, we know she's beautiful, of course - she's yours. :-)

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Old 10-22-2009, 08:03 PM
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Thank you all for your support, and your kind words. I have made many good friends from this board, which I never anticipated either.
Congratulations to Bella on touchdown day and on her upcoming birthday. I remember meeting you on that flight too-I think it was at the restrooms lol. I remember you had a dayroom before flying on to the next leg of your trip.
We miss Delaney a lot Mamachinch. Let us know when youre coming east so we can meet again(and you have the option to stay with us if you dont mind a pet cat around ).
Thanks very much Becky and Lisa for your kind thoughts. All appreciated.
Thanks again,
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enjoy the celebrating!!
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Happy anniversary to you! Enjoy your special time with your special girl!
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Thanks so much Christina. I hope you and your family are doing well!
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I remember your journey very well! I wish you the happiest of anniversaries
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