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WOOHOO!!! We finally got all the approvals and we're leaving on March 19th!!! We receive Rachel in our arms forever on March 24th. 
We've decided to take Hannah with us. We'll be gone 2 weeks and we just feel it's too long for her to be away from us. She's only been home 16 months herself. Our boys are flying to my sister's house in Virginia and spending the time with family. They're very excited but in some ways wish they could be with us when we meet Rachel for the first time. We've talked to many families who've taken their other small children with them and they've all said it worked out fine. It actually gave the new child a sense of comfort and someone to play with. Hannah talks about it all the time.
Life has been absolutely crazy this last week getting everything set up after finding out we could go. We're going with some very good friends here who have adopted one little girl and are adopting a little boy this time. Their little girl and Hannah are best buddies so that will be great for Hannah, too.
Please pray for us. Pray that Rachel's heart will be open to us and that we all stay healthy. I have IBS and that's always a concern for me especially traveling to a foreign country.
Our blog again is: www.journeytome.com username/password: RachelR
Thanks!
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Lisa R wrote:
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St. Joseph's Feast - looks like he's looking out for your family! Congratulations and prayers for your intentions.
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How wonderful! It's amazing how the feasts are lining up for your journey! What a beautiful, holy season it will be for you! You can be assured of my prayers!
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Oh, that is such wonderful news! Congrats and prayers for a safe trip and wonderful homecoming.
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WOW what a joyous Easter for your family. May Our Lady of Safe Voyage protect you.
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Praying for a safe, happy trip! How absolutely wonderful!
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Wonderful, Lisa!!! Congratulations. It's only a couple weeks away....can you believe it????
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Many prayers for you and your family during this exciting time, Lisa!! Congratulations!
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WoW!!!!That is awesome!!! Prayers and well wishes headed your way!
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Amen!!!
I have tears of joy in my eyes - I am so, so happy for you. I will pray especially hard for you as the time to hold Rachel for the first time draws near.
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Yeah!! I am so excited for you and your family!
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Congratulations, Lisa! I will pray for you and your family. I well remember those "pre-travel" days of excitement and chaos 
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Congrats, Lisa! Praying for safe travel and for your loved ones waiting at home.
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Congratulations, Lisa! Fantastic!! I will be praying to Saint Joseph for you all. He took him as our patron when we adopted my son, and he was such a dear intercessor for us--praying that he will keep your growing family close to his Son.
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Oh, I am so happy for you!
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I am so excited for you, Lisa.......ans will pray all four of you home safe and happy!
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