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Patsy Webb
Los Angeles, CA USA - Wednesday, January 13, 2010 2:19 PM CST

I am not sure if you can read this Jack, but incase you do I wanted you to know that we are praying for you and Ava to return soon. It has been a long time again for you to be away from your children but we are all taking care of them here. Kennedy is doing well and he is being a big help. We got a new bus at school and he thought that was cool. He wants to go with Tyler to Detroit tomorrow. Brandon will ride in some special class ride at the Ford field I think they said. Don't worry about things here Stephanie said all is going well. We miss you and we'd love to see you guys soon. Keep safe! Love Mom & Bruce
Susan Mannes <susmann6@aol.com>
Grandville, Mi Ottawa - Friday, March 24, 2006 3:45 PM CST

Went into guestbook and no new message from you. I sure hope you got good news from the court. Cannot understand those people that they can juggle people around that way. Hope I get word that one of you are on your way to Michigan. We love you and miss you all. Grandma Culp.
Joyce Culp <tealady1944@earthlink.net>
Largo, Fl USA - Monday, March 20, 2006 3:29 PM CST

I just got off the phone with Maghen she is going out with friends at 5:30 and Aunt Stacey is bringing Pizza for the kids. Bruce & I will stay the night and try to bring the kids to the penny carnival tomorrow and Kennedy has baseball try outs. We then will go to the fish & RV show with Kennedy instead of with our friends. Bruce won four free tickets. It should be OK. I think Maghen will be OK with the other kids for a while, while we are gone. It won't be late, Sofia waves at me each morning as the bus goes by she is doing well. She must be getting up a bit earlier now. I have not talked to Kelton today but he waved at me and they all look good Don't worry. I just agree with Maghen we need to kick but and get you guys home. I don't know what will work for next week I have to work alot so I hope Kathy can still do it. I will try to call you tomorrow morning hope I can reach you. Bye for now Love Mom
Susan Mannes <susmann6@aol.com>
Grandville, Mi Ottawa - Friday, March 17, 2006 4:23 PM CST

Hi Stephanie & Jack, just talked to Kathy (neighbor) and she assured me that the children are OK. I talked to Sophia & Kelton and they both sounded fine, in fact Sophia sais Hi grt grandma in Florida so I was surprized she was talking so well. I think that Monday when you get to court it will be OK. I told Kathy that I wished I was closer, but she said that Stacey was going there this weekend so it will be alright.Love Ya!
Joyce Culp <tealady1944@earthlink.net>
Largo, FL USA - Friday, March 17, 2006 9:39 AM CST

What are you going to do. One of you either Jackor you must go home to be with the other children, it will be the same as last time where Kennedy and Sophia and Maghen all went through a period of desperation. Is there not someone there in authority that can help you with this process. I know I sound heartless but am worried sick.We love you andknow it is hard for you all, we pray every day for your return. Grandma Culp.
Joyce Culp <tealady1944@earthlink.net>
Largo, Fl USA - Friday, March 17, 2006 7:53 AM CST

Mom and Dad and Ava I just got a phone call and heard that your not coming home until next week sometime...what the heck!! Our you guys ever going to come home!!! I miss you so much and I just want my family back....I'm ready to fly over there and kick some butt....I am that angry!!!AHHHHHHH!So please come home quick before I grow another tumor....well I think I'm going to call a friend to cheer me up...hope to see you soon....love maghen
maghen <megajoe25@yahoo.com>
- Thursday, March 16, 2006 4:25 PM CST

hey jack stephanie and ava. sounds like things are moving . When ava gets here things will once again be in the fast lane Sounds llike your weather is about like ours cold.Jon and karly leave tomorrow for disney, they are really excited, me too no cooking for a week.Ava looks happy in the pics, she is going to have the time of a lifetime when she gets home!!!! Well I have to do french fries ugh love to all kathy
kathy visser <kathyviss@hotmail.com>
jenison, mi - Thursday, March 16, 2006 7:18 AM CST

Hi Ava, (you too Jack & Steph). Thanks for the great picture of you and your friend Vera. We are looking forward to seeing you and praying for a quick court date and safe journey home. Your brothers and sisters are doing wonderfully and you won't believe how very great your sister Maghen is. She is such a huge help while your mom and dad are with you, you'll be best of friends in no time. Everyone is very anxious for you to come home, we are waiting with open arms, hugs and kisses. Love Grandpa & Grandma Berry.
Shari Berry <sberry@riverview.net>
Newaygo, MI USA - Wednesday, March 15, 2006 10:32 AM CST

Hi Michelle and I looked at the message from you and the picture of Ava & friend. She will surely have to put on some weight and am sure she will up in Michigan. Michelle goes back to Virginia this afternoon, it has been so nice visiting with her. She has done some shopping here, but it is time for her to leave. Bit cooler here today, we went to Tarpn Springs yesterday and it was extremelyhot but really a nice trip. Did not buy any sponges but there were tons of them for sale. They even make them as a planter to put flowers in. We are really looking forward to going home miss the kids all of them. Keep us informed. We love you. bye now grandma Culp.
Joyce Culp <tealady1944@earthlink.net>
Largo, Fl USA - Wednesday, March 15, 2006 7:35 AM CST

Hi kids I am so glad that things are moving along. we are praying that you get home by this weekend but if not we will work out things here. We will check with Stacey to see what is up for this weekend because kathy & bruce & I already had plans. Maghen will be a big help I hope. I will find out more tomorrow. Ava will have to add a few pounds to fit in well with our family. But she is a sweety and we can't wait to meet her. We will continue to pray for you all Love Mom & Bruce
Susan Mannes <susmann6@aol.com>
Grandville, Mi ottawa - Tuesday, March 14, 2006 9:43 PM CST

Hey mom dad and Ava...I read the post like you told me to...everything going okay....grandma and I clean the house and later since it is so nice out I'm going to wash the car...so tomarrow is the starting of the Meaps I'm happy I get to sleep in...I have to be to school at 9:35...I get to sleep in...So MC D had her baby like I told you...it's a boy...so she has 8weeks off....so I'll she her the last two weeks of school. I hope everything goes faster....I want my family back home....Well I love you all...talk to you soon....love maghen
maghen <megajoe25@yahoo.com>
- Sunday, March 12, 2006 10:40 AM CST

I am glad you made it safely. Sorry it is going slow, it seems like they could cooperate a little bit more. We are enjoying Kelton. He came over after school on Friday. Today was a beautiful spring day. The kids played and played. We even got some ball in. He is staying over again tonight and we will take him back tomorrow afternoon.
Hope all goes smooth and quickly.
Karla <Kboyea@grlabel.com>
Hudsonville , Mi - Saturday, March 11, 2006 8:11 PM CST

Mom and dad you don't have to worry....I'll only have a few friends over. I miss you guys and can't wait to see you all...MC D wishes you luck and is very excited...everyday she ask me what's going on. SO I love you all and see you soon. love maghen
maghen <megajoe25@yahoo.com>
- Wednesday, March 8, 2006 7:02 PM CST

Good Morning Jack and Ava. We were hoping to read something of Stepahnie's plane ride and praying all went well. We know that it will be great for the 3 of you to be together and getting Ava back home. The picture of Ava is wonderful. She is very beautiful and will be the perfect addition to your growing family. We got a lovely letter from Maghen telling us of her trip. Hurry home. Love Dad and Shari
Shari Berry <sberry@riverview.net>
Newaygo, MI USA - Wednesday, March 8, 2006 7:32 AM CST

Hi Jack, well I guesws Stephanie is leaving GR tomorrow night, sure hope all will go well for her, I am sure it will, she is a smart girl . I suppose you cannot wait for her arrival. We will pray for you all and will be glad when this is all done. Bye now, Love Grandma Culp
Joyce Culp <tealady1944@earthlink.net>
Largo, Fl USA - Sunday, March 5, 2006 5:34 PM CST

Hey Daddy Boy..I hope everything is going well...I haven't talked to you for awhile....New York was amazing and I think I took better pictures than you...I met three guys and I talk to them everyday at school....heather had her surgery...and everything went great....well I hope to talk to you soon....miss you tons...big hugs and kisses....and give Nastasha a hug for me....tell her I can't wait until she's home....love you tons....love maghen
Maghen <megajoe25@yahoo.com>
hudsonville, MI - Saturday, March 4, 2006 4:09 PM CST

Hello just read the messages aand am glad that I misread homesick as being you were sick in body and not in your heart. We are fine, grandpa is just on his way to a friend here to get oranges, she called and said they had stripped their tree and to go and get some. We make them into juice. Wish we could ship some to Michigan but postage is so expensive. Our grapefruie tree in back is in bloom smells wonderful so we should have some of them when we come back in the fall. Hope all is going smooth for you. Bye now Grandma Culp
Joyce Culp <Tealady1944@earthlink.net>
Largo, Fl USA - Friday, March 3, 2006 8:44 AM CST

Hi Jack -Hope you are feeling better and your dental work went OK. I can
imagine how anxious you must be to get the adoption over with and head back to Michigan. Thanks for sharing the great photos with us all. Uncle Will and I are both fine and as usual keeping pretty busy. I am getting ready to go to Florida next week to visit Grandma and Grandpa. Can't wait to warm up as it has been pretty cold here but hardly any snow this winter. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Stephanie as you continue this adoption process. Take care and our love to you all, Aunt Michelle and Uncle Will.
Michelle Troxell <wtrox@adelphia.net>
Leesburg, VA USA - Thursday, March 2, 2006 6:42 PM CST

Hi Jack, I am glad to hear that it is getting a bit warmer there. School was delayed two hours this morning because of freezing rain. I was planning to go to Maghens play at nine this morning but now I am not sure what they will do. All is fine here and I am glad to see that Natasha is looking forward to coming home with you soon. We continue to pray that the paperwork will go quickly. Again last night at youth group the girls are anxious to meet Natasha and hope she gets here soon. They all prayed for you and her, I thought that was really special. Keep safe, give all the kids big hugs from us and I hope your dental work went well and no infection or pain. Bye for now, we love and miss you.
Susan Mannes <susmann6@aol.com>
Grandville, Mi Ottawa - Thursday, March 2, 2006 6:28 AM CST

Hi Jack,
I have been following your jouney. Sounds as though things are going as smooth as they can in Kaz. Are you renting Miko's Apt. that over looks the river? Have you eaten at the Georgian? If you like salmon, they have a great apple baked salmon dish.
Stephanie, I pray that your journey will be smooth and quick and your family will all be together soon!

Trish
Trish Murray <murrabr2@yahoo.com>
Grant, - Wednesday, March 1, 2006 3:33 PM CST

Jack-
Just wanted to say Hi and let you know we were thinking of you. The pics are great. I can only imagine how bitter sweet it must be for you to visit with all of the girls and to know that they will be missing Natasha so much. As you and Steph know, I love the name you have picked. Perfect for a beautiful little girl. Take Care!!
The Bensons <katherine.benson@cardinal.com>
Hudsonville, MI USA - Tuesday, February 28, 2006 1:38 PM CST

Just read your message and am sorry that you are sick.Is it the food, or have you got the dreaded flu? It is even going around here they tell me.Grandpa is over playing horse shoes he enjoys that and I am glad. It gets him out of my hair for a couple of hours. Nothing new to report. Get well and hope you can get Natasha home to Michigan,Sure her frtiends are going to be sad. Bye now GrandmaCulp
Joyce Culp <tealady1944@earthlink.net>
Largo, Fl USA - Tuesday, February 28, 2006 9:53 AM CST

Hello Jack, went into guest book but no new message or picture from you. Hope all is going well and that you can get through all of the red tape and bring Natasha back to Michigan,. She probably would rather come here where it is warm. Got up to 76 today and the sun was lovely. We are keeping busy . Our love to you.
Joyce Culp <Tealady1944@earthlink.net>
Largo, Fl USA - Monday, February 27, 2006 5:28 PM CST

Hi Jack, Glad to see that you arrived safe and that all is going great. Natasha is a beautiful young lady, and her friends are all beautiful also. I bet she can't wait to come home with you and meet her new family. It must be so exciting for all of you. We hope that everything goes smoothly for you. When will Stephanie come over? Well we will keep checking your site and read all the updates. We send our love to all of you. Love, Aunt Ruth, Uncle John, Jennifer and Jeff
Ruth Racine <raciner2@michigan.gov>
Hudsonville, MI USA - Sunday, February 26, 2006 12:25 AM CST

Hi Jack, It sounds like all is going as expected. We are very greatful for the beautiful picture of Natasha and very anxious for you both to get home. We are sending many prayers and hugs. Natasha will make a wonderful addition to your family. See you soon. Love Dad & Shari
Shari Berry <sberry@riverview.net>
Newaygo, MI Newaygo - Saturday, February 25, 2006 5:33 PM CST

Just saw the picture of Natasha, she is a pretty little thing. Glad every thing is going well for you, just get it done and get home to family.I suppose you have no idea when that will be. I am wondering when Stephanie will go there sure hope you can negotiate without her, anyway we shall continue to thin k and pray for your safety, and hope all goes well. Grandma Culp.
Joyce Culp <Tealady1944@earthlink.net>
Largo, Fl USA - Saturday, February 25, 2006 7:16 AM CST

Hi Jack - What lovely photos of Natasha. She is beautiful and we are sure she is probably as excited as you all to come to America. Uncle Will and I look forward to meeting her as well. Stay safe and warm and have a nice visit with all the kids. Steph you take care of yourself as well. Our love to you all, Aunt Michelle and Uncle Will.
Michelle Troxell <Wtrox@adelphia.net>
Leesburg, VA USA - Friday, February 24, 2006 4:02 PM CST

Hi Jack, well I must have done something wrong yesterday because I see today it went into the book. I bet you are having a lovely visit with Natasha, we are anxious to see & meet her, do you know how long before you can get her back to USA. Love and we are praying for your safety there.Love Grandma Culp.
Joyce Culp <tealady1944@earthlink.net>
Largo, Fl USA - Friday, February 24, 2006 8:40 AM CST

I sent a message yesterday but do not see it in the message section. Hope everything is going OK with you. Love Grandma Culp.
Tealady <tealady1944@earthlink.net>
Largo, Fl Pinellas - Friday, February 24, 2006 8:36 AM CST

Kennedy is spending the night and there is no school tomorrow so we are going to hang out. Mom just called here and told Kennedy that some girl named Alexis call for him and she had to tell her that he was not home.Ha ha The pictures are great. I wish you could still get into those pants we got in Florida that time and wear them to the dance. Oh boy all the kids would want to come to America with the cool guy. Have fun at the dance and keep an eye on our pretty girl there. Don't let any boys get to her. She is so cute. I can't wait to meet her. The boys in the youth group asked me if I had a picture yet. They hope she joins our youth activities at church. Take care and have fun. You can buy us a couple of ski hats if you go shopping. Bruce wanted to have the furry one like you had before. Bye for now. Love Mom & Kennedy
Susan Mannes <susmann6@aol.com>
Grandville, Mi Ottawa - Thursday, February 23, 2006 5:40 PM CST

Good Morning Jack, What a great picture of you and Natasha. We are praying for your safe and speedy journey home. How nice to read of all the special things you can do for the children while you are there. You have a great heart for children and we are so very proud of you. With love, Dad and Shari
Shari Berry <sberry@riverview.net>
Newaygo, MI Newyago - Thursday, February 23, 2006 9:47 AM CST

.Hi Jack, We are keeping track of your journey every day from home here in Michigan. We are praying for you daily that the Lord will bless your time there, and that you may be used of Him in the time that you are there.What an exciting time for you, your family and especially Natasha! We have a picture in our home and think of you when we pass it and read it. It says, "BE ENCOURAGED" " For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11. May He bless you in all of your efforts. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers, Todd and Cindy and family
Cynthia Miedema <rtmied@hotmail.com>
Jenison, MI 49428 - Tuesday, February 21, 2006 6:50 PM CST

Hi Jack, I am happy you made it safely and thanks for helping Kelley get a flight to Almaty. You are a hero. If you hear anything from Kelley please pass it on thru Stephanie. I hope all goes well in Kaz and take lots of pictures of the kids. I am looking forward to meeting Natashia. Hopefully she will be in America soon!!!!
Karla Boyea <Kboyea@grlabel.com>
Hudsonville, Mi - Tuesday, February 21, 2006 1:00 PM CST

We had prayer again for Jack and Natasha today at Bible study. I will get your business card and give it to two families from our church that are interested in adoption. Put lots of pictures on the web site and I will share the site with them also. Give her a big hug from us and we will continue to pray for your safety. Have fun Love Mom & Bruce
Susan Mannes <susmann6@aol.com>
Grandville, Mi Ottawa - Tuesday, February 21, 2006 12:34 AM CST

Glad that Jack is on his way.
Joyce Culp <tealady1944@earthlink.net>
Largo, Fl USA - Tuesday, February 21, 2006 6:59 AM CST

Hi Jack, We can't wait to see the pictures of Natasha. Was she surprised to see you? Keep safe. We look forward to a speedy return with another beautiful daughter. Our prayers are with you and hugs for Natasha. Love Dad and Shari
Shari Berry <sberry@riveerview.net>
Newaygo, MI Newaygo - Monday, February 20, 2006 5:53 PM CST

Jack and Stephanie - Uncle Will and I pray that all goes well with your adoption of Natasha. We know how excited you all are!!. Jack stay safe and warm the best you can. Hopefully, your luggage will catch up with you soon!! Stephanie, we are pleased that you are feeling better and thank for sharing this journal with us as we will read it every day. We are both fine and keeping busy. Take care and God Bless - All our love - Aunt Michelle
Michelle Troxell <wtrox@adelphia.net>
Leesburg, Va USA - Monday, February 20, 2006 5:12 PM CST

Tonight we had a special youth event at church and we had a special time for prayer. I shared that Jack was traveling to get Natasha and the kids asked a few questions and then prayed for her and for Jacks travel. They are excited to meet her and hope she will come to youth events with Bruce & I. Be safe Jack and know that we love you and are praying for you, Love Mom & Bruce
Susan Mannes <susmann6@aol.com>
Grandville, Mi Ottawa - Sunday, February 19, 2006 9:25 PM CST

SO EXCITED to hear you are in Ust-Kamenogorsk! We miss our kids' hometown so much - believe it or not! Can't wait to hear more!
Michelle & Chris Sapp - parents to Mateo 2.5 & Natalia 15 mo. from Ust Dec. 05 <SpEduc8er@aol.com>
Normal, IL USA - Sunday, February 19, 2006 7:48 PM CST

Hi Honey i hope yoy get a chance to read these comments. It is cold today and we did some shopping so Maghen can go on her NY trip. The girls are still a little sick but i feel tons better. We love you and we are excited for you to arrive at Natashas orphanage, because we know that she just can't wait to get home. I love you and think the world of you. Thank ou for being such a super hubby and fun loving dad. Be safe XOXOXO Steph
Stephanie <sveiks03@yahoo.com>
Hudsonville, MI USA - Sunday, February 19, 2006 3:57 PM CST

Jack & Stephanie,
What an exciting time for you and your growing family. We are praying all goes well and things happen just as you have planned. Can't wait to hear the report - all are here in Michigan and your family celebrates the new additions!
Karen DeBlaay <karend@flhconline.net>
Ada, MI USA - Sunday, February 19, 2006 4:45 AM CST