Just a short post for now: Finished paperwork in 2 days; took a flight out 3:20am Wed, returned Wed 8/20 to Chicago, then drove back and arrived at our home by afternoon. Thrilled to have Ana in our home!
More later -
The Byrne Family...all five
Where are we Going?
We are going to Ust-Kamenogorsk (also known Oskemen) in Kazkahstan to adopt our daughter. Hopefully we will travel somewhere around June '08. Mid sized city of 300k people, roughly 100 miles from Russian border in the east/northeast of Kaz. Also it is only 200 miles from where Mongolia and China border Kaz. Originally (2/8/08) we were told that we were going to Aqtobe, then in early April our paperwork was moved to Ust as it appears there are more children in need in that area. We are very happy with this region assignment.
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6 comments:
Congratulations Byrne Family!
How wonderful to hear another family is home safe, sound and most importantly together - the way it should be!
Take Care and Best Wishes for All,
Rod, Tammy & Max
Dan and Ana - we are very relieved to know you're back safe, sound, and together!
All of you - congratulations and all the best things as a newly expanded family.
We could not be happier for you.
Pete & Laurie
YIPPPEEEEEEEE!!! Congratulations, family! We are so happy for you, and we hope to follow along as Ana settles in (although we definitely know how difficult it is to find time to post!)
Big hugs from Cincinnati,
Karen, Glenn, and Max.
Congratulations Byrne Family! Enjoy your new addtion.
Congratulations! You had a hard time imagining this time would arrive. I'm so thrilled to hear that your family is together now. I'm looking forward to more updates.
Peace,
Bridget
Congratulations Byrne Family! My name is Matt Lewis and my wife and I have been reading your blog. We have a family very similar to yours (two sons, 8 and 7) and we are traveling to Kazakhstan this Spring to adopt a little girl. We have been struggling with the decision of whether or not to take our sons with us. Would you be willing to talk to us about your experience? I hope I am not being to forward! Thanks for your consideration. I can be reached at mattlewis323@gmail.com
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