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Heading to Russia

OMG! It's finally happening. After 3 1/2 years of this adoption ordeal we're heading to Russia (Siberia) on Thanksgiving Day to meet our new son Sergei. He's 5 1/2 years old. He'll be 6 in March. Doesn't speak a lick of English1

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I'm so anxiety-ridden. The trip is scaring me to death! And it's costing us a fortune. I don't know how we're doing it - Robbing Peter to pay Paul. Our son Sam (almost 8 yrs old) is coming with, as is a family friend.3

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I'm scared, anxious, excited, happy, worried and sick to my stomach. Thank God for Xanax!5

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So, the average temperature in November is -5 F. And when we go back to get him in January, the average temperature will be -20 F.7

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We'll spend a couple of days in Moscow site seeing, then off to Ulan-ude to meet him on the 30th. We see him every day in the orphanage through December 4th and fly back to Chicago on December 5th.9

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OMG........is this really happening?11

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  • daviscth silver member
    November 3
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    Be sure to take lots of pictures so you can share them with us sis. You and your family are doing an amazing thing and I wish you all the best.


  • Aesthete2000 gold member
    November 3
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    I imagine at times it seems like a dream,
    but then, there must be so much planning
    to hold your attention that the reality
    is striking. Wishing you all the best
    in this bold adventure!!!

    M-C


  • Frodofan silver member
    November 2
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    Congratulations! I hope it all goes smoothly. It is so amazing and wonderful that you're doing this.


  • A63-Angel
    November 2
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    wow, you must be so excited! I am so happy for you. take lots of pictures. this will be something you won't want to forget. too bad I don't live closer to you...I have a full length fake mink coat I could have loaned you. please keep us posted and congrats!


  • Arkbear gold member
    November 2
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    WOW!!!!!!!!!

    I am sooooo jealous!!!!

    I would adopt in a heartbeat if I could.....my two sons were a blast to raise!

    Please let us know exactly when you are leaving with a new journal.....some of us are going to forget the date mentioned here, and I want to pray for your trip for you & your family before you go......Glory!

    Bear -


  • Walking Oxymoron gold member
    November 2
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    I don't know what on earth Xanax is... but if it helps, right?
    Sounds like it's going to be cold there...Perhaps some scarves??!!

    Well, you sound happy, so I shall wish you good luck, good faith, and lots of fun!
    Take care, and safe trip...hope everything goes incredibly for you!


    • Paloszoo gold member
      November 2
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      Thank you for your well wishes!! Xanax is better than valium

      I'm going against my moral and ethical principles and borrowing a friend's mink coat to wear while I'm over there. Everyone wears furs. It's the norm. You practically have to in order to survive. I feel soooooooooo guilty.

      • Walking Oxymoron gold member
        November 2
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        Heyyyy, surely that's better than dying of Hypothermia, eh??
        I know what you're saying though... I was Pescatarian, but with the recession, I lost my job, and meat over here is much cheaper to eat, so I too, am going against my morals, purely for survival.
        It smells. But everything has a price, right?

        Worry not. Just Enjoy yourself!!

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