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news.

And while it is good news for someone (who got their LOA today)…

it’s not good news for us.

No TA today.

Not gonna lie. I’m really sad.

Tried not to get my hopes up, but I guess I did.

Thanks for the sweet notes of encouragement y’all. I’m not sure how I’d manage on this roller-coaster ride without you.

Or my jumbo sized bag of chocolate Riesens.


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07.08.11 · Poppy, special needs adoption 25

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  1. jodi says

    July 8, 2011 at 9:46 PM

    I’m so sorry!!! praying for monday!!

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  2. Brooke says

    July 8, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Crossing my fingers for a happy Monday!! What a better way to start your week?! ๐Ÿ™‚

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  3. Virginia says

    July 8, 2011 at 10:05 PM

    Drat!

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  4. quietangelsb says

    July 8, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    hang in there!

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  5. Donna says

    July 8, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    Hugs. Monday has GOT to be the day. Watching, praying and waiting with you.

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  6. michelle says

    July 8, 2011 at 11:19 PM

    Oh, man, I was so hoping your TA would come today so that would be the happy news of the week. Peanut m&m’s have been my food of choice this week.

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  7. Jennifer says

    July 8, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    Oh girl. So sorry. But Monday will come and boy oh boy wouldn’t that just make your week!!! ๐Ÿ™‚ Lots of hugs commin’ your way!

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  8. Heather says

    July 8, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    Bummer! I have been checking my box often for you! We’ll be praying for Monday!

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  9. Rachel says

    July 9, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    Alright, I’ll agree with everyone else – TA for Monday!!

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  10. Lydia says

    July 9, 2011 at 12:33 AM

    Riesens does help I must agree! Praying for your TA to come very very soon, like tomorrow!
    Blessings,
    Lydia

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  11. trina says

    July 9, 2011 at 1:04 AM

    Hang in there. You are sooooo close!

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  12. Ann Marie says

    July 9, 2011 at 1:09 AM

    Stefanie, I’m so sorry to hear this. With our adoption of Drew last year we were on the long, long, end of every part of the wait and we had many packages delivered to our agency that ended up being disappointments to us. I know how frustrating it can be.

    Sending huge hugs.

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  13. Diana says

    July 9, 2011 at 2:37 AM

    UGH is all I have to say about this!

    Hugs Friend!

    Diana

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  14. Mary says

    July 9, 2011 at 2:48 AM

    I am wishin’, hopin’, and prayin’ that you get that TA soon!! I’ve been following your journey to Poppy for so long, and I can’t wait to follow along when you bring her home! (And for selfish reasons, I’m so looking forward to hearing all about her life in that SWI, and to see if you catch any glimpses of my baby girl!) I’ll be thinking of you!

    Mary

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  15. tish says

    July 9, 2011 at 4:11 AM

    ugh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! love you. love riesens.

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  16. No Greater Love says

    July 9, 2011 at 4:22 AM

    I’m sorry! :o( It will be soon, though…it will be. Keep checking the e-mail…and eating the Riesens (they are good). And know you have tons of people praying for you.

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  17. Amy says

    July 9, 2011 at 4:51 AM

    I’m so sorry. I’m glad you didn’t have to wait all weekend to hear that news. I hope it comes very soon.

    Amy

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  18. Darlene says

    July 9, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    In His Perfect time…it will come! Hope that doesn’t sound too preachy, but you know it’s on God’s Calendar and He knows when the perfect time for travel is..praying for you all!

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  19. Aus says

    July 9, 2011 at 12:06 PM

    Hang in there Stef – but get rid of the Risens – go straight for the M&M’s!

    hugs – aus and co.

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  20. LeeAnne says

    July 9, 2011 at 1:39 PM

    Thinking of you all – have a great weekend with your beautiful family!

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  21. Teresa says

    July 9, 2011 at 2:34 PM

    Bummer! God’s timing is always perfect, but it makes it so much easier on us when our timelines are the same! LOL Praying for peace in your heart this weekend. Waiting is so hard!

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  22. Wendy says

    July 9, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Soon…it has to be soon! Hang in there. Thinking of you.

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  23. Bev Gayman says

    July 9, 2011 at 10:00 PM

    So sorry to hear it didn’t come. ๐Ÿ™ Sending hugs your way and prayers for
    good news on Monday!

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  24. Gina says

    July 9, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    Oh Stefanie, I’m sorry!

    Our family recently discovered the song, Bring Our Children Home by Cindy Foote. Since it makes me cry hysterically and I can only imagine how emotional you may be right now, I wouldn’t normally encourage you to listen to it, but I keep feeling like I am suppose to… and who am I to argue with Him. Maybe it will bring you some comfort… the final verse always makes me smile through my tears =)

    Our form of prayer for your family is my whole family singing this song and dancing around the kitchen… singing to Him in your honor!

    xoxo

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  25. Christina says

    July 10, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    Aw man! Monday will be the magic day…until then, enJOY your weekend and beautiful children! P.S. I have a love affair with Riesens, too!

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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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