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Shay's Adoption Adventure: January 2011
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This blog helps others keep up with my adoption process. Monday, January 17, 2011. Four Months (and three days) ago. Two and a half years ago, Zelalem Birtukan was born in Ethiopia to a very young mother. She did the best she could for him for (almost) the first two years of his life. Bouncing around from house to house, and spending some time on the streets, she loved him the only way that she knew how. And that forever decision changed my life. Baby Z was going to be my son! In September, (6 LONG weeks...
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Shay's Adoption Adventure: May 2010
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This blog helps others keep up with my adoption process. Friday, May 14, 2010. When I sent my paperwork to America World, the contents of the box weighed three pounds. Once I knew it was delivered safely, I think twenty pounds were lifted off my shoulders. Now that I have passed everything that the US requires, it is now time to hope and pray that Ethiopia is satisfied with it too! Then maybe another twenty pounds will be lifted! Even though my child will not know his/her parents, I have a responsibility...
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Shay's Adoption Adventure: Nine Months and counting
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This blog helps others keep up with my adoption process. Tuesday, June 14, 2011. Nine Months and counting. On one hand, it feels like Larkin has been here for his entire life. On the other hand, it feels like I’m just starting this parenting thing. We have definitely had our good days and bad days…and some really not so great days! And I have learned how to be patient when it doesn’t seem possible. We had days where the only sounds Larkin would make would be grunts or cries. Now, he can (almost) spea...
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Long Journey Big Dreams: 32 Months
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Long Journey Big Dreams. Saturday, October 29, 2011. 32 months of waiting - wow! Here is hoping that November brings good news to LOTS of families! Long Journey Big Dreams. Yes indeed, heres hoping. Waiting with no certain timeline (or with a constantly shifting timeline) is certainly challenging at times, eh? My fingers are crossed that things will start moving soon - hang in there! October 31, 2011 at 8:27 PM. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Long Journey Big Dreams. View my complete profile. The Po...
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Long Journey Big Dreams: November 2010
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Long Journey Big Dreams. Sunday, November 28, 2010. Boy I never imagined when I started this process that I would still be waiting to see the face of my little one. I had gone in expecting a long wait.but not quite this long! This past week has brought good news of travel visas for many little ones! May the next couple weeks be filled with more good news of visas, referrals and court dates! Long Journey Big Dreams. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Long Journey Big Dreams. View my complete profile. Feb 28, 2009.
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Long Journey Big Dreams: October 2011
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Long Journey Big Dreams. Saturday, October 29, 2011. 32 months of waiting - wow! Here is hoping that November brings good news to LOTS of families! Long Journey Big Dreams. Sunday, October 9, 2011. I know I haven't posted in quite some time. To be honest I didn't know what to say except arhg. for month 30 and then 31 of waiting. I thought however today was a good day to post and wish everyone a happy thanksgiving! Happy Thanksgiving to all of you! Long Journey Big Dreams. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).
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Long Journey Big Dreams: May 2011
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Long Journey Big Dreams. Saturday, May 28, 2011. Today marks 27 months of waiting. This week I heard from my adoption coordinator that they are coming to the city and meeting with families in June. I am looking forward to actually talking to someone in person rather than on the phone. I need now to sit down and think about the questions that I might have. They also are going to share what people ahead of me are requesting which will be nice. A referral by the end of the summer? Boy I hope so! Dossier arr...
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Long Journey Big Dreams: Happy New Year!
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Long Journey Big Dreams. Saturday, December 31, 2011. Well I have to say I am happy to say hello to 2012! It is not that the last year has been bad as there have been many positive things however these right now seem to be overshadowed by the emotional roller coaster of the adoption. I remember last year thinking - "this is the year! Long Journey Big Dreams. I really do hope that 2012 is THE year for you :). December 31, 2011 at 1:23 PM. January 3, 2012 at 9:25 AM. January 10, 2012 at 7:20 PM. I am a sin...
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Long Journey Big Dreams: 3 Years!
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Long Journey Big Dreams. Tuesday, February 28, 2012. I hope for all those that have waiting - so patiently (most days) adoptions begin to move forward again. Fingers crossed the next while brings good news for many! Long Journey Big Dreams. Crossing my fingers than you never make it to 4 years waiting! February 28, 2012 at 8:17 PM. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). Long Journey Big Dreams. View my complete profile. Dossier arrived and picked up in Ethiopia! Feb 28, 2009. Ministry Approval Dec 4, 2008.