Baby Rachel Carlisa: My baby girl is 2!!!

Thursday, September 10, 2009

My baby girl is 2!!!

I can hardly believe it.... Rachel is 2 years old today.. Where in the world did the time go.. I remember this time 2 years ago when I was gathering all of my paperwork, dealing with the morons at my home study agency trying to get everything sent to Carol & waiting on pins & needles for a referral... those feelings are still so vivid in my mind. They say after time you forget all the stress & anticipation, but I can still feel it. I cant imagime my life without my sweet chunko Rachel..
I would post pics but my computer at work wont allow me to do it ... BUMMER!!!
HAPPY 2nd BIRTHDAY SWEET BABY GIRL!!!!!

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Momma said...: Happy Birthday Rachel. Sending many many blessings your way sweet girl. Have Mommy send me a pic so I can post. Praying God continues to bless you and your family more & more everyday.

BTW Alex I have to agree with what you said. I've also heard you forget the feelings once they are home. Although life is beautiful with my little one I dont think I will ever forget the pain I endured before she came home. I felt so incredibly empty. I knew a part of me was far far away and I ached for her. I sat back and read my blog from this time last year and I swear I remember that pain so vividly. What a difference a year can make. I know someone that has a little one still in GT and I cant even begin to imagine her pain. She got her referral months before we did. Her daughter was 6 months old when she rec'd the ref. She's almost 3 now. Can u imagine??? Its sad to think there are so many stories like hers. We are both very lucky to have our little girls. I thank God for my beautiful blessing every single day as I'm sure you do.

Take care Chica. Enjoy Miss Rachel's B-day Party.; September 11, 2009 at 9:11 PM

A poem that says it all..

Once there were two women,
Who may not have known each other.
One you do not remember,
The other you call mother.
Two different lives,
Shaped to make you one.
One becomes your guiding star,
The other became your sun.
The first gave you life,
The second taught you to live it.
The first gave you a need for love,
The second was there to give it.
One gave you a nationality,
The other gave you a name.
One gave you talent,
The other gave you an aim.
One gave you emotions,
The other calmed your fears.
One saw your bright beautiful eyes,
The other dried your tears.
One sought for you a home
that she could not provide.
The other prayed for a child,
her hopes were not denied.
And now you ask me through your tears,
The age old question...
Unanswered through the years:
Heredity or environment.
Which are you a product of?
Neither my darling, neither.
You came from two families
giving two kinds of love.

-Author Unknown

July 1st-began homestudy
July 6th signed with carol
July 16th Uscis rec'd out I600A
Sept 10th Marjorie/Rachel born
Sept 16th Uscis Rec'd homestudy
Sept 26th rec'd referral of Rachel
Sept 28th officially accepted referral
Oct 2nd fingerprinted for USCIS
October 11th sent POA to Carol
October 15th I600A approval
October 26th DNA approval
October 26th DNA taken & birth mother interview done
November 5th positive DNA match
December 4th-9th First visit trip
December 22nd Pre Approval
December 21st entered PGN
January 15th KO for no PA
February 14th-17th 2nd visit trip
February 15th back in PGN
March 27th- OUT!!!!!!
March 28th new birth certificate
April 1st new passport
April 3rd ORANGE!!!!!!
April 4th 2nd DNA test taken
April 7th DNA rec'd at Labcorp
April 10th DNA in route to USE
April 14th DNA at USE
April 15th We are PINK!!!!
April 21st leave for Guatemala & Gotcha Day
April 23rd Embassy Appointment
April 25th Home Forever!!!!!!!!!!

Thursday, September 10, 2009

My baby girl is 2!!!

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A poem that says it all..

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