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Posted by Dan_raven (Member # 3383) on :

What can I say, we are insatiable.

Or we got reallllllly lucky and want to go for two.

sure my job is only 4 months old, and the wife thinks she should quit hers, and we need to replace the 1990 van that is literally falling apart along the highway, and moving should be a high priority for various reasons.

So instead we are taking what is left of our savings and investing it...

in a sister for Sasha.

This time, from India.

We are at the very begining stages of this trip. We look to be 15-18 months before we will be bringing this little girl home, whoever she may be.

We have a lot of paperwork in front of us.

A whole lot of paperwork.

And then some more paperwork.

But hey, this time we know what we are getting ourselves into.

don't we?

STOP LAUGHING!

Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :

[Kiss]

Good luck! *resolutely doesn't laugh*

Posted by Farmgirl (Member # 5567) on :

Wonderful!!!

(any particular reason why you chose India this time?)

FG

Posted by romanylass (Member # 6306) on :

Oh wow oh wow!!!! This is seriously wonderful!

Posted by Dan_raven (Member # 3383) on :

Why India?

My wife loves the country.

My wife thinks that Indian girls are adorable.

We have friends from India.

We have more friends in India.

And Russia is having serious troubles with their adoption policies. They appear to be ending, but India seems safer.

Posted by ketchupqueen (Member # 6877) on :

Indian children have the most beautiful huge eyes. [Smile]

Posted by Derrell (Member # 6062) on :

[Hat]

Best wishes for a successful adoption.

Posted by Sopwith (Member # 4640) on :

Best Wishes! That will be a lucky and blessed child!

Posted by Dragon (Member # 3670) on :

[Big Grin]

Good luck!

Posted by Goody Scrivener (Member # 6742) on :

Wow, all kinds of happy news today!

Posted by Dagonee (Member # 5818) on :

Good luck! Hope it works out smoothly for you.
I wonder how Sasha will react.

Posted by mothertree (Member # 4999) on :

This thread title is adjacent comedy gold [Big Grin]

And I can't wait to hear how it goes.

Posted by Teshi (Member # 5024) on :

You just made my day, Dan_Raven.

[Smile]

Posted by esl (Member # 3143) on :

Happy Ravens! [Cool]

Anyone have a link to the Russia adoption thread? It'd be nice to refresh my memory..

Posted by imogen (Member # 5485) on :

[Big Grin]

I think that's great.

Good luck!

Posted by Narnia (Member # 1071) on :

Good luck and God bless you on this journey. [Smile]

It'll be even more fun now that you know what you're in for!!

Posted by Ryuko (Member # 5125) on :

My oh my. More little Ravens! I hope you guys find a beautiful little girl.

Posted by Anna (Member # 2582) on :

Wow Dan, it's so cool! Your wife and you are such wonderful parents for Sacha, you'll do great as parents of two!
*hugs Raven family*
*dances around*

Posted by quidscribis (Member # 5124) on :

Neato, Batman! That just sounds sooooo cool!

And maybe, on your way to or from India to pick up your new girl, you can stop in Sri Lanka for LankaCon 2006. *hint, hint* (Shameless plug, I know. [Big Grin]

)

Posted by Raia (Member # 4700) on :

Oh, how exciting!!! I've never been this excited about someone else adopting a kid before. [Smile]

I know you and your wife will be amazing parents, once again! I can't wait to see pictures and hear stories!

Posted by AvidReader (Member # 6007) on :

What a wonderful thing, Dan. Congratulations.

Posted by Wendybird (Member # 84) on :

Congratulations! That is awesome news and the best use of money I can think of!

Posted by Bob_Scopatz (Member # 1227) on :

And when Sasha says something really cute like "I want to marry a girl just like my sister," he really can!

Congrats you three! Good luck!

Posted by beverly (Member # 6246) on :

Hmmm, are there many stories of adopted siblings marrying each other? That's just a bit squicky. >.<

Edit: And this appears to be in response to a comment that no longer exists. [Frown]

Congrats, Ravens! Welcome in advance to your future daughter!

Posted by BotaLadyG (Member # 7053) on :

[Party]

yay!!!!! congrats to you!!

Nicole

Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :

[Smile]

Posted by Tammy (Member # 4119) on :

I love the way you guys think! [Smile]

Posted by Tante Shvester (Member # 8202) on :

quote:
Originally posted by ketchupqueen:
Indian children have the most beautiful huge eyes.

And they have a tendency to run away with the top prize in the National Spelling Bee.

Posted by SteveRogers (Member # 7130) on :

Good luck, Dan! The pastor at my church, and his wife, adopted two little girls from China, they've had good luck. Its good, now you can't spoil Sasha as bad. [Razz]