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October 2006



Let the countdown begin!

Monday, 30 October 2006 7:35 A GMT-05
We are less than a week away from getting on a plane to fly across the ocean.  I am fairly organized for this last week.  but I can't help feeling a bit anxious about getting everything done in time.  My biggest stressor is wh

I'm panicking today.

Friday, 27 October 2006 1:13 P GMT-05
We have less than nine days beforethis family of four walks out of this house for the last time.  The next time we come home after that there will be more people and more stuff, more needs and more demands.  I just thought everyone should b
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Accomplishments

Wednesday, 25 October 2006 4:08 P GMT-05
Although I am still emotionally numb, I am working steadily towards getting on that plane next weekend.  So far I have managed to:Secure plane tickets, a direct flight from the east coast for less than $700 per person roundtrip.  We conside
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Up to Speed (chapter 2)

Tuesday, 24 October 2006 12:03 P GMT-05
When we began our adoption, way back in Fall 2004, we were living in Durham, NC.  Our circle of friends included one family who had adopted from Russia and was in the process of adopting twins from Haiti.  Another friend had adopted domesti

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun!

Monday, 23 October 2006 8:54 A GMT-05
I think I had as much fun at Genna's birthday Party as the girls did.  We did hair, painted nails, played loud music, danced, sang way off key and generally did silly girls stuff.

Up to Speed - chapter 1

Saturday, 21 October 2006 5:52 A GMT-05
I know there will be a few new readers to our blog as we prepare to travel to Ukraine to complete our adoption.  Welcome! 
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My accomplishments for Thursday

Friday, 20 October 2006 11:19 A GMT-05
Yesterday, after we received the news I was relativley good for nothing.  I have to celebrate the little things we were able to do:The numbness wore off sometime late in the day.  I actually was able to speak without crying by suppertime.&n
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To Do (When we have an appointment)

Thursday, 19 October 2006 9:46 A GMT-05
Pray for Alex, K and other familiesDo a happy dance!!!!Review dossiers for needed updates.Buy plane tix.Pay BillsConsolidate cash.Arrange contact person at home with access to important financila and business docs.Shop for travel items, giftsCollect
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We got IT!

Thursday, 19 October 2006 8:47 A GMT-05
Our date is November 7th, less than 18 days from now.  And I'm absolutely numb.'Nuff said.
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A rather nice weekend.

Monday, 16 October 2006 12:47 P GMT-05
Finally, I managed to escape Virginia for a weekend back home in Michigan.  A friend from church accepted my offer of a ride to the Lansing area, where her family lives, in exchange for some companionship, conversation and a couple of turnpike t

Errata

Wednesday, 11 October 2006 8:26 A GMT-05
Just a little this and that today:My In-laws came up for a their first visit to our new home this past weekend.  It's an eight hour drive for them, so they can't come often.  We had a very nice visit.  We "practiced"

An Interview with Ukraine's Minister for Sport, Youth and Family

Thursday, 5 October 2006 8:59 A GMT-05
The Ukraine Cabinet Minister responsible for adoptions was recently interviewed regarding the current state of the Ukraine orphan and adoption programs.  He spoke on many issues that are of specific concern to US families who want to adopt child

A Lesson in Faith.

Tuesday, 3 October 2006 8:26 A GMT-05
I sent the third and final update of our dossier off to Ukraine yesterday. 
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It's time for the Annual Rivalry

Tuesday, 3 October 2006 7:58 A GMT-05
One day a housework-challenged husband decided to wash hissweatshirt.Seconds after he stepped into the laundry room, he shouted to his wife, "What setting do I use on the washing machine?""It depends," she replied. "What does

Another Major Task Tackled

Sunday, 1 October 2006 7:31 A GMT-05
We finally have four solid walls, all painted a pretty shade of blue.  I'll share a picture when I get all the furniture back into place.The baseboards are done and I have one door scraped and painted.  We're off today to order the