Friday, April 9, 2010

by invitation...

Hi guys... I just started this new blog and because you are special to me I have invited you to be a part of it. I have loved blogging over the last 3 years but I think that I need to go private for just a bit...until I get this little guy home, at least. I love the comments and feedback and I think I will really need the support very soon.

So this is where I am....February 2nd, I was assigned a region, that Region is Almaty. It is a major city in Kazakhstan, I may or may not actually be in the city but in that region...think county in Texas. I don't have all the details yet.

I got an email on April 5, saying that the team in Kaz..wants me in Kazakhstan on May 10th!!!!! As of now I plan to leave on the 6th or 7th and arrive in Kaz on the 9th. I am over the moon excited! I have waited to be a Mommy all my life and the past 2 years and 9 months hopefully have shown that I want this bad! I have so much love to give this little guy.

The details are still being worked out and I am not sure who will be there on the other end to meet me.....I can only imagine...will he be Kazakh, Russian, Mongolian, German, Gypsy, Ukrainian, Chinese.......?? I do know in my heart that my journey is really only just about to begin. All my heartache from the failed adoption and lost time will soon just slip away when I find my little guy.

Thanks for your support, it means so much to me. I hope you continue to follow along on my journey to find Sam.

Love, Lisa
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25 comments:

  1. Joby and MarlaApril 9, 2010 at 3:26 PM

    Thanks for the invite. I can't wait to see a picture of you holding Sam in Kazakhstan. I know it has been a long wait but it will be well worth it once you hold him/her.

    I am excited for you!!!

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  2. SandiApril 9, 2010 at 3:34 PM

    Thank you for the invite, I CAN'T WAIT. You will arrive on Mother's Day. Simply perfect.

    So happy for you.
    Love Sandi and Finley

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  3. qmillerApril 9, 2010 at 3:35 PM

    Lisa: Gives me goosebumps imagining you in KAZ a month from today! Thanks for the invite! I'm honored... Q.

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  4. RoseApril 9, 2010 at 3:40 PM

    You got an email in March??? Do you mean April? You seemed so bummed recently that you hadn't heard anything. Anyway, I'm am SO HAPPY FOR YOU!! What a long ride it's been, and it's not over yet, but now's the good part!!

    Love,
    Rose

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  5. AnonymousApril 9, 2010 at 4:10 PM

    Thanks for including me on this journey. It has been a long wait but will be worth it.

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  6. GretchenApril 9, 2010 at 4:34 PM

    Thanks for the invite! I am so excited for you to meet your son. I can't wait to follow along.

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  7. Mama AndreaApril 9, 2010 at 4:36 PM

    Wow! I got goosebumps all up and down my arms when I read this! I have been waiting for some sort of news like this on your blog and now things are happening! Fantastic!

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  8. leeyore79April 9, 2010 at 4:43 PM

    thank you for inviting me to this blog. i am so happy for you lisa! as i read this i couldn't help the tears! you have waited so long for this moment and i love that you will be in kaz on mother's day! what a perfect day. all the heartache will be worth it when you step off that plane. can't wait to see the pics and read all about your journey!
    lior

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  9. JaneMMApril 9, 2010 at 5:12 PM

    Thank you for inviting on your journey. I can not wait for more news. I am so happy for you. Finally our prayers have been answered. I also may be having some news soon. I'll share more when I can.

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  10. lisaApril 9, 2010 at 5:36 PM

    I just woke up from a nap and I was so dissappointed that I had no comments on my new blog....I had my settings wrong! I am so happy I have my friends with me along the way. Thanks guys!!! I have tears in my eyes now.......

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  11. AnonymousApril 9, 2010 at 7:01 PM

    Thanks for including me, I am so excited I can hardly stand it. Can't wait to meet him. Sam is such a lucky man to have such a loving and wonderful mom waiting for him. Love love, ash

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  12. Jim and MichelleApril 9, 2010 at 8:21 PM

    Michelle and I are here. Thank you for the invite!!!! Blessings to you!

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  13. Lou AnnApril 10, 2010 at 1:11 AM

    Of course you have friends with you. Do you think we'd give up just before you reach the finish line? Are you nuts!!

    I couldn't be more excited for you and am so happy to be along for the ride - finally! You and Sam have waited long enough but clearly this was God's plan. So get packin' girl and don't forget that long extension cord so that you can post on your blog from anywhere!!

    Love
    Lou Ann & Lexie too

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  14. minime0910April 10, 2010 at 8:03 AM

    Yay!!!!! I am so sad I will miss you by a couple of days (maybe) but just think a month from now you will be with Sam!!! It will be better than you ever could imagine. Can't wait to hear more about your little man!!! Hugs, ERin

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  15. Kim CoxApril 10, 2010 at 4:38 PM

    Hey Lisa - I am so excited to be part of the blog - as I know from my adoption experience - part of the wait is because you were waiting for the child you were meant to have!!

    I will be carefully watching for news - and hopefully I will be rigt behind you!

    Kim and Grace and a future Kaz kid!

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  16. Stephanie and GaryApril 10, 2010 at 6:09 PM

    Lisa, thank you so much for including me on your journey. I support you all the way as you have supported me. I love the choice of music that accompanies your journey on your blog. Best wishes to you as it all unfolds as it should ...
    Steph Karp

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  17. Aaron and JulieApril 11, 2010 at 7:10 PM

    Thanks for the invite. I am so happy for you!! Travel dates!! Yay!! Cannot wait to follow you to Almaty. Hugs & prayers!

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  18. UnknownApril 11, 2010 at 8:33 PM

    Yippee! We can't wait to meet Sam with his mom! We're sending lots of hugs, kisses and love your way.
    PE3

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  19. UnknownApril 11, 2010 at 8:35 PM

    Nickname unavailable?! PE3...did you get that Lisa? Peter, Elisa, Emelia and Erik ;)

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  20. McMaryApril 11, 2010 at 8:53 PM

    Hey Lisa,
    Glad I got your new blog invite. I love the look of it. I am right here to follow along with you and offer support just as you have always done for me. I think we are in this together for life. Hope to meet you and Sam one day. It is so cool that you will be there on Mother's Day.
    Can't wait to hear details as they unfold.
    Mary

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  21. Baby Kaz MooreApril 12, 2010 at 2:11 PM

    Wahoo!!!! The exciting time has really begun. I am so thrilled for you and Sam! Susan

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  22. The Gobble's (Lanetta)April 15, 2010 at 2:35 PM

    WAHOO!! This is the exact news I needed today... so thrilled for you!!!
    Can't believe it.. IN SHOCK!!!! :)
    So thrilled for you!!! :)

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  23. shellApril 15, 2010 at 11:23 PM

    Thanks for the invite. I am so happy for you. Your strength amazes me, but I always knew you were a special person that could accomplish anything she set her mind on.
    Can't wait to see a picture of you and Sam together forever. I am continuing to pray for you and your need, want and desire to be an awesome mommy. What a beautiful gift Sam will receive in you and you in your little guy.

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  24. Kelly and SneApril 19, 2010 at 12:00 PM

    Yay! I am SO happy that you have news! Now to get back from Germany to get ready... We left over Mother's Day weekend 2 years ago to meet our guy (we traveled blind too) and everything turned out perfect and it will for you too!

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  25. AnonymousMay 2, 2010 at 5:41 PM

    The support and love you get from this blog is just awesome. You will be the best mom ever!! Happy early mother's day!! Love love!!

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