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Sunday, January 29, 2012

Go Light Your World by Kelsey Frederick (my niece) with Jay-R

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Our family's journey to the Philippines and beyond...



"Now faith is being sure of what you hope for and certain of what you can not see." Hebrews 11:1


Great Adoption Reads...

Parenting Your Internationally Adopted Child: From Your First Hours Together Through the Teen Years by Patty Cogen

To read with your child...Through Moon and Stars and Night Skies by Ann Turner

Adoption Timeline

Feburary 2007 Began Adoption Process
August 2007 Dossier sent to ICAB
September 2007 Recieved ICAB approval
September 2, 2008 Recieved Referral for Jay-R
March 13, 2009 Left for the Philippines
March 16, 2009 Met Jay-R for the first time
March 22, 2009 Home as a forever family of 4!!!
September 2, 2009 Last Post Placement Visit
September 22, 2009 Received Consent from ICAB for Jay-R's adoption
December 15, 2009 Adoption is finalized!!!

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