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Sep 16 2009

Final Hurdles Cleared

For all intents and purposes we are now done.  Today, we had our consulate appointment, and the concerns I mentioned a few posts back didn’t materialize.  When it was all said and done, we received Emily’s travel visa.  At three this afternoon, we headed over to the consulate, and with about [...]

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Sep 14 2009

Some More Video

So here is some more video in no particular order:
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Sep 14 2009

Karate Fighting Princesses (aka The Long Wait)

Published bygchastain under 2009 China Trip, Adoption, Emily

There’s really not much new to share which is why I didn’t post anything yesterday. Emily and all the other kids who had to have a TB test went back today to have the test looked at. All went well for the kids in our group, even though Emily and one other girl [...]

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Sep 12 2009

Medical Exams & Paperwork

This morning we were up bright and early to get to our appointment for Emily’s medical exam. Like much of the trip, it seemed like more formality than anything. The exam was rather straightforward, and finished off with a shot for the TB test. We have to go back on Monday to [...]

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Sep 11 2009

Baba’s Little Girl

As we continue to get to know our new little girl, a lot of the time spent with her is falling to me (Gregg).  She has definitely attached to me, and I regularly hear the call of “Baba!!” from Emily’s lips.  When we are walking down the street she wants to hold my [...]

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