Category Archives: colombia

befuddled

Posted on July 17, 2008 by rachel

Well, Adam and I are about to talk to our kids for the first time. Yep, in two short hours. I wish I could say I am a ball of emotions or completely beside myself. In all honesty, I feel … Continue reading →

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colombia travel update

Posted on June 6, 2008 by rachel

For those wondering if we are on our way to Colombia–we are not….yet! The official referral that was promised has still not arrived. We are not concerned whether or not we will go–it is more a question of when. Hopefully, … Continue reading →

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dear esmeralda,

Posted on May 17, 2008 by rachel

I have been thinking about you a lot this week. I hope your broken arm is mending nicely. I can’t wait to hear the story of how you broke it. And I am very sorry that I was not there … Continue reading →

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the packing begins :)

Posted on May 15, 2008 by rachel

I promised a happy post–so here it is! I started packing yesterday. Aunt Jaimee brought home new beach towels from Wal-mart the other day, which got me rather excited to go through the clothing items I have. Adam and I … Continue reading →

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dear daniel,

Posted on May 14, 2008 by rachel

Papi and I just got off the phone with Senor Raul. He is one of the people at Commonwealth Adoptions that is helping us bring you home. Raul says that you and your siblings are very excited to be adopted. … Continue reading →

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immigration status–APPROVED!

Posted on May 14, 2008 by rachel

That would be our I-171 approval in the picture. Just a simple sheet of paper that says we are “able to furnish proper care to an orphan or orphans as defined by Section 101 (b)(1)(F) of the Immigration and Nationality … Continue reading →

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Colombia is Passion!

Posted on May 11, 2008 by adam

What a cool place our kids are from! Thanks to Jim and Jaime’s blog for a link to this video. They are in Colombia right now, adopting 3 little ones. Lots of great stories and pictures on their blog.

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