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Unbelieveable

You guys are incredible! I sit here in disbelief that we are already 1/3 of the way to our GOAL… unbelievable!

One more unbelievable thing… we should be DTC tomorrow! I just can’t believe it! Our I 171 should arrive from the Houston courier at our beloved agency tomorrow and I have been told that everything else is ready and waiting to go to China, baby! I did get the ‘golden ticket’ on Friday (like I had hoped!) and spent the rest of that day running around downtown Atlanta like a crazed- soon- to- be-mother of 8… *wait, that IS me*… who somehow ended up at a bail bondsman trying to get a copy of my I 171 notarized! It was bedlam and I was in tears at least twice (no, the tears did NOT work). I was also heard telling Chris (for the umpteenth time), “THIS is why I am not the one to DO this stuff!” as I ran down Peachtree looking for the closest bondsman. It was chaos, I tell ya. Chaos. But it’s DONE now, notary found (thank you, Tina at ‘Jet Bonding’), said notary authenticated and said authenticator certified, or something like that. In other words, I AM DONE with this paperchase, PRAISE GOD ๐Ÿ™‚

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  1. The Ferrill's says

    January 23, 2008 at 2:40 AM

    It is so amazing to watch God work! I LOVE IT! ๐Ÿ™‚
    What a beautiful picture of you running around downtown Atlanta, like a momma hen getting ready for her little chick-a-dee who’s coming home soon! ๐Ÿ™‚ GREAT JOB, little momma!
    And of course, GREAT JOB GOD! Praise the Lord!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  2. Patricia/NYC says

    January 23, 2008 at 2:56 AM

    YIPEEE!!!! When it comes to paperchasing, the BEST word there is, is D O N E!!! And you done did it! ๐Ÿ˜‰

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  3. krj says

    January 23, 2008 at 3:49 AM

    I am SO happy for you guys, and congrats on DTC tomorrow!!

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  4. AnnaB. in Boise, ID says

    January 23, 2008 at 5:18 AM

    YAHOOOOOOOOO!!! I love what Patricia said…..You done did it GIRL!!!! Way to go Mama!!!!

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  5. Noemi says

    January 23, 2008 at 3:28 PM

    Congrats on the DTC! I came from KRJ blog. I just chipped in and can’t wait to see you lil guy home. I have marked you blog and hopefully will get up to date on your truly amazing story!

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  6. Angie says

    January 23, 2008 at 6:20 PM

    Congratulations on being DONE!! I remember what a relief that was…of course, now I am doing it all again for my HS update! UGH! You are one step closer to Shepherd!

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  7. Angel says

    January 23, 2008 at 9:03 PM

    CONGRATS!! I was DTC a few weeks ago and got LID a week after DTC. I hope yours is REALLY quick too!OH MAN can I relate to the day trying to get things authenticated. UGGGHHH… I was in tears a couple of times too. BUT we adoptive mommies are hard to keep down eh? Maybe we will be in China together. :0) Angel

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  8. girl of a thousand blogs says

    January 23, 2008 at 9:40 PM

    OK, I have been DTC twice, but I still get a “zing” of happiness wehne I read about anyone going DTC as well!

    Such an ENORMOUS sigh of relief, isn’t it? Out of your hands and into God’s.

    Now, speedy travel! Go get him!!!

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  9. Amie says

    January 24, 2008 at 12:47 AM

    GO GOD!!! And Go Super Mommy. I can’t believe the tears didn’t work. Next time, ๐Ÿ˜‰ try cookies..

    I could not be more thrilled for you that you made your deadline and that you are one step closer to bringing your sweet little man home!

    Happy Day!

    ๐Ÿ™‚
    Amie

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  10. Michelle - Blessed Mother of Two says

    January 24, 2008 at 1:53 AM

    Congrats on finishing the paperchase!! I just opened our blog to the public and I want to create a list of favorites. Would you mind if I include yours on my list? I want to share your adorable family with my friends.
    p.s. I’ll be back later to buy some raffle tickets!

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  11. Sharon says

    January 24, 2008 at 2:22 PM

    WOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOO!!!!! That is awesome! HAPPY DTC!!! ๐Ÿ™‚

    Hugs!
    Sharon
    http://www.ourfamilyourstory.com

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  12. Carrie&Aaron says

    January 25, 2008 at 12:55 AM

    Love your website and so glad your done paperchasing for your sweet baby! Can’t wait to see you go get him!

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I'm Stefanie. Wife to one, mom to 13. Occasional blogger and t-shirt maker. Wannabe photographer and exerciser. Constant grace-needer and orphan advocator. more
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