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TA DAY!!!

We got the call this afternoon at around 3:00. I was blabbering away to my buddy Amie on the phone when ‘the call’ came… I just about died when I saw ‘Lifeline’ on the caller ID!! The entire family is SO excited to be that much closer to Shepherd πŸ™‚
We should find out our travel dates and book our flights NEXT week! We’re one step closer to holding our precious boy!

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05.23.08 · Uncategorized 53

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  1. Christy says

    May 23, 2008 at 11:41 PM

    Congrats on your TA!! I’ve been hoping you would get it soon! Have a great trip, I’m sure we will be right behind you! Christy

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  2. kris says

    May 24, 2008 at 12:35 AM

    YES!!!!!

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  3. ehc says

    May 24, 2008 at 12:57 AM

    Congrats! Shepherd will be home soon. Very exciting.

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  4. Patricia/NYC says

    May 24, 2008 at 1:03 AM

    HOORAY!!!! Fantastic news, Stefanie!!! SO happy to hear that you will be on your way to meet that sweet, precious boy SOON!

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  5. Mom to my China Posse says

    May 24, 2008 at 1:26 AM

    Oh my! Congratulations! my nexy question is did they make you wait the year between travel to issue the TA. I’m curious since thats what i think will happen to us.

    Congrats!

    Kathy

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  6. Nicole says

    May 24, 2008 at 1:27 AM

    Congrats!!!! Shepherd will be home very soon.

    I forgot to ask, what agency do you use?

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  7. Mom of 5 says

    May 24, 2008 at 1:38 AM

    Congrats on TA !!
    I can’t wait to be in your position !!

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  8. Kim says

    May 24, 2008 at 1:52 AM

    Yippee!!!

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  9. Colleen says

    May 24, 2008 at 1:54 AM

    whooo hooooo!!!!!! I am so excited for you!!!!!! And did I mention I love Miss Amie!!!!

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  10. DeEtte says

    May 24, 2008 at 2:05 AM

    Congratulations! I’m excited to follow your trip again!
    DeEtte

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  11. Rebecca says

    May 24, 2008 at 2:14 AM

    Yippeeeeeee!!!! TA is SUCH an exciting milestone!! Can’t wait to hear when those travel dates are nailed down. Hang on, Shepherd baby, your mama’s coming soon!!!

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  12. Joe and Jane says

    May 24, 2008 at 2:17 AM

    You are SO close now!! Congratulations!!!

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  13. Snowflowers Mum says

    May 24, 2008 at 2:24 AM

    woohoo! I just cant wait! I want to see that sweet boy in his Momma’s arms!

    Hayley

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  14. Lynn says

    May 24, 2008 at 2:29 AM

    Yay!! Congrats!! Your mama’s coming Shepherd!

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  15. Julie says

    May 24, 2008 at 2:32 AM

    What an amazing time! Congrats! It won’t be long now!afrwf

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  16. Nicole says

    May 24, 2008 at 2:36 AM

    YEAH!!! SO HAPPY FOR YOU ALL!!! CELEBRATIONS!!!
    Love,
    -Nicole

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  17. Linette says

    May 24, 2008 at 2:38 AM

    Woo Hoo! Can’t wait to see Shepherd in your arms. πŸ™‚

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  18. Andrea says

    May 24, 2008 at 2:53 AM

    That is great, Steph! Congrats!

    Excited for you!

    xoxo,

    A

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  19. Heather says

    May 24, 2008 at 3:01 AM

    Oh Stefanie,

    In light of the bad news this week, this is bright shining light. Thanks so much for brightening all of our days. We now pray that you get to Shepherd quickly:)

    Yippee!!
    love,
    Heather

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  20. Heather says

    May 24, 2008 at 3:16 AM

    Congratulations on your TA! Your son will soon be in your arms! Get packing!

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  21. The Ferrill's says

    May 24, 2008 at 3:18 AM

    WOW WOW WOW WOW! My heart is jumping for joy! I have butterflies…you are about to be on your way! Tears!
    Those little fellas with the big red noses sure have something to smile about! πŸ˜‰
    I’m praying for you Stefanie…let the good times roll! πŸ˜‰

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  22. Holly says

    May 24, 2008 at 3:32 AM

    Yahooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!
    Praying for a quick CA confirmation! Oh my goodness!!
    I STILL have to make the 4×6 card so I can send you the material for Shepherd’s quilt!!
    A project for this long weekend…!!
    Blessings,
    Holly

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  23. Keri says

    May 24, 2008 at 3:56 AM

    Oh, Stephanie! I needed to hear some good news! I can’t wait to follow along on your trip. Who is going?

    Keri

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  24. MississippiZen says

    May 24, 2008 at 3:59 AM

    I just knew that I would stop by here today and see this GOOD NEWS!!!!!! How exciting to be booking your travel!!!!!!!!!! I can’t wait to watch the union of Shepherd with his family!

    Our poor little Raegan is going to be lonely with all this DG babies coming home! Please tell her that her mama is coming soon πŸ™‚

    Have a great weekend!

    (I happen to like Amie alot too!)

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  25. Table for Six says

    May 24, 2008 at 4:07 AM

    Congrats! My friend (Alice)and I were just talking about you still not having TA!
    YEA GOD!!!!
    Can’t wait to see you ALL together~
    JIll

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  26. Barbie says

    May 24, 2008 at 4:49 AM

    YES!! So happy for your family Stefanie!! And a three day weekend to celebrate, yahoo!

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  27. Andrea says

    May 24, 2008 at 6:02 AM

    Yeah Yeah Yeah! So wonderful to find this news. Congratulations! I am excited to see him with you on your Gotcha day.

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  28. Scott and Sharon Ankerich says

    May 24, 2008 at 12:02 PM

    I am so happy for you all!!! How wonderful to know you are so close to holding that precious baby!!! Hope you all have a great holiday weekend!

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  29. Wendy says

    May 24, 2008 at 12:27 PM

    WOOOOOOHOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I was so hoping you’d hear this week. Congratuations. Can’t wait to hear when you will travel. Shepherd will be in your arms very soon!

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  30. Amie says

    May 24, 2008 at 12:38 PM

    WOO-HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Good to see those words in writing. And where do you always find those cute little pics to post???

    Hope you guys had SWEET TA Party and did not OD on the cheese dip!!

    Happy TA Day… Shepherd, Hang on little man, mommy and daddy are on their way. Let the crazy packing,organizing, plane ticket ordering frenzy begin!!!

    And again I say, WOOOOOO-HOOOOOO!!!

    Praise God!
    πŸ™‚
    Amie

    p.s. Love that Amie.. πŸ˜‰

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  31. Jana says

    May 24, 2008 at 12:39 PM

    I’m so happy for you, Stefanie. TA is a GREAT feeling!! It’s so wonderful to hear some good new in the midst of all the tragedy. Hope you travel soon — I’m looking forward to your journey:)

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  32. Jenn says

    May 24, 2008 at 1:48 PM

    Whoo Hoo!! Great news!!

    Have a happy, happy weekend!

    Blessings,
    Jenn

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  33. Mary Beth says

    May 24, 2008 at 1:53 PM

    That is completely wonderful! I am so excited for you.

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  34. Cindy says

    May 24, 2008 at 3:25 PM

    Yippeeee!
    So happy your TA is here!

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  35. mom 2 many says

    May 24, 2008 at 3:28 PM

    WOOHOO!!!!!! I’m so excited for y’all!!!!
    Anxious to follow the journey!

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  36. Mom To Six says

    May 24, 2008 at 3:31 PM

    WOOHOOO!!!!!! I am soooo excited for all of you!

    Shepherd, now you are days and not months from being in the arms of your forever family!

    Hugs,

    Ohilda

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  37. Lost and Found says

    May 24, 2008 at 3:52 PM

    Yipee, see you in China!!!!!

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  38. Tish says

    May 24, 2008 at 4:25 PM

    JOY! JOY! JOY!!!!!!!

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  39. RebelAngel says

    May 24, 2008 at 7:00 PM

    HooRay!!!

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  40. Monica says

    May 24, 2008 at 10:08 PM

    yay!

    monica

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  41. Michelle says

    May 24, 2008 at 11:50 PM

    whoohoooo!!!!

    Start the packing!

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  42. Marcy says

    May 25, 2008 at 2:03 AM

    Oh YEAH!!

    Marcy in KY

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  43. Denise says

    May 25, 2008 at 2:18 AM

    Hooray!!!!!!

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  44. Michelle says

    May 25, 2008 at 2:48 AM

    Oh, Stefanie. I am SOOOO excited for you! I’m bringing out those exclamation marks again. YIPPEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  45. sara says

    May 25, 2008 at 3:34 AM

    In the shadows, there is HOPE!!! Praise God, sister…..

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  46. Karrie says

    May 25, 2008 at 11:57 AM

    Yes!!! What great news!!
    Congratulations!!!
    Karrie in IN

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  47. Mike & Ramona says

    May 25, 2008 at 12:19 PM

    Can I just let out one big Yee-haw!!!!! ? That is wonderful news!

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  48. Kimber says

    May 25, 2008 at 5:23 PM

    Stefanie,

    I am so thrilled for you!!!!!
    congratulations!!!
    Kim

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  49. DiJo says

    May 25, 2008 at 7:23 PM

    FANTASTIC news and a day brightener for me!

    Can’t wait to follow along on your trip to Shepherd!!!

    Blessings,
    Diana

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  50. Walker says

    May 26, 2008 at 3:24 AM

    WOW! Congrats! Do you realize that it has almost been a year ago when you were in China getting JUDE?!! ( I know cuz we went about the same time!) Wow, God is GOOD! Can’t wait to follow that journey!!
    Blessings,
    Keisha

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  51. Kim says

    May 26, 2008 at 2:45 PM

    Rejoicing with you today!!!

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  52. Val says

    May 27, 2008 at 1:14 AM

    Congratulations! I’m so happy to hear it!

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  53. Don and Lisa Osborn says

    May 28, 2008 at 6:50 PM

    Yee haw!!! So excited for your entire family.

    Many blessings as you prepare to bring Shepherd home.

    Lisa

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