and for no other reason. So don't go thinking there's some clue here (seriously--I.don't.know.anything.):
I love how "lmno" came out. ;>
Too busy to even take a pretty picture for you. Leaving on Saturday.
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I'm glad you stopped by! This blog chronicles my experiences living in and adopting from Russia. It was a six-year journey that doubled the size of my family. I adopted my daughter, then age 6, from Moskovskaya Oblast. Now we're back in the USA and no longer posting from Russia.
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adoption timeline:
March 2006: adoption officially begins!
blah. blah. blah.
March 2008: starting over with "new agency"
May 2008: paperwork to US
July 2008: paperwork in Russia
September 2008: possiblity...
November 2008: improbability.
December 3, 2008:
1000 days!
February 2009: MOE approval!
May 2009: "the call" (which was actually an e-mail.)
June 2009: trip one
July 2009: a visit
September 2009: court
1294 days after March 2006: together!
September 22, 2009: day 1...
blah. blah. blah.
March 2008: starting over with "new agency"
May 2008: paperwork to US
July 2008: paperwork in Russia
September 2008: possiblity...
November 2008: improbability.
December 3, 2008:
1000 days!
February 2009: MOE approval!
May 2009: "the call" (which was actually an e-mail.)
June 2009: trip one
July 2009: a visit
September 2009: court
1294 days after March 2006: together!
September 22, 2009: day 1...
FAQ posts:
- what's an ex-pat?
- first impresssions of st. p
- Russian adoption process
- why Russia?
- waiting (bus is late)
- changing (bus metaphor ii)
- just a nice story
- st. p pix
- subbotnik
- maslenitsa
- scarlet sails
- autumn pix
- Russian "Christmas"
- st. p holiday lights
- new year's
- new year's pix (really)
- "winter" pix
- "metcha" post--hers and mine
34 comments:
SOOOOOO excited for you! Will be praying hard for you next week. Let us know how it goes, when you have time and when you have had time to digest it all. ((hugs))
Love that. Isn't it great that children have the ability to just be silly and laugh...at something so little? Can't wait to (eventually) hear how everything goes...my thoughts and prayers will be with you!!
ok that two weeks went so fast!!! can't believe the departure date is at hand!
praying praying praying....
Yes, that's waaay cute!
I'm so excited for you, Kate! Can't wait to hear anything you're able to share once you meet her!
Hope you have a fab last day at school tomorrow :)
Have a good trip across country.
Hope your first meeting is everything you are dreaming it will be.
I left a comment yesterday but don't know what I did when sending it as it's not there.
Can't imagine the high you are on knowing the tomorrow is your last day before boarding the train to meet D2B. We all will be with you in spirit.
Thinking of you - best of luck!
Wow, after all this time...the grand moments are arriving! I'll be thinking of and praying for you over the next week in hopes that the little girl you meet IS D2B!
:-)
Very excited, Kate! Have a great and wonderful trip!
I love the "I love you" at the end. That's what it's all about, right? It's why we put ourselves through what we do to get to that point.
Have a GREAT trip! As you've said, soak it all in and ENJOY it!
Kate: So excited for you. Wow, leaving so soon? Just kidding. What a long road. Remember to breath, you have a way with kids, so don't worry, you'll be fine. You've been ready for a long time... here it is.
Wishing you all the best, hoping that she's the ONE!
Can't wait to hear more news!
Wha-hoo! Cant wait to hear about everything. I've been a faithful blog stalker so I'm finally commenting. This is exciting! I added you to our blogroll, hope you don't mind. I JUST started a blog of our second adoption: http://www.onechinesebrother.blogspot.com/ We are at the very beginning of the process to adopt a little boy from China
No picture at home when I went to your blog or here at work. All I have is a white square.
Hope you can sleep tonight as tomorrow your journey begins (or should I say continues)!
Congrats on your referral! Have a great trip:)
Have a wonderful trip! I am so excited for you. I well remember how scary it was right at first, when I adopted my 13 year old who spoke no English! At 6, she should learn easier! Sending prayers and good vibes your way!
Dee
Wow, I can't believe the time has come! It's been such a long journey for you ... savour every moment. Can't wait for the updates!
you are traveling....
praying for your journey... thanking God for all that is to come!
So adorable! I'm thinking of you on your journey today! Best of luck!
Ack! The Museman comment was me - apparently I was logged on as my husband!
Still thinking of you though. ;)
it's Saturday... thinking of you!!
It's now the wee hours of Sunday morning. Wonder where you are???
When I in college and my cousin Emily was a cute little blonde sparkly-eyed toddler, I called her Emi-monster and I taught her to answer that with (in a silly Cookie Monster voice) "C is for cookie, good enough to eat." That was 17-some years ago, and she's in college now, but that video totally reminded me of her.
HAVE A GREAT NEXT FEW DAYS!!! Will be thinking of you -- xo, my friend!
It's 2:25 am, just got up, due to my own 5 year old crawling in bed with me..So now I am up, thinking of you, knowing you should be in your region by now, settling in for the biggest moments of your life. Hoping your heart is ready, knowing it is, but praying for joy!!
julianne
wondering, wondering, wondering....
I'm thinking about you - LOTS!
cm
My Monday day... your Monday night... thinking of you!
:)
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<3
Hope it's going well
I'm thinking of you like crazy!!! I got up early to check this blog and I think I've come back here now at least 5 times!!! I can't stand it, I'm soooo excited to hear the news! Good luck again my friend and sweet blessings on this crazy part of your journey!
Love to you--
xo-
Signe
I hope and pray that everything is going really well.
Thinking of you every day, Kate, and hoping all goes so very well.
I hope that you are just busy; or without internet connection.
Hoping no news is good news....
Hugs and prayers
Karen
Just wanted you to know I'm praying for you this week as you meet your d2b. Looking forward to hearing all the details when you return.
You and that little girl have been on my heart so much these past few days, Kate. Trusting that all is going well, and that there is much that is wonderful lying just ahead for you both.
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