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When we first brought Dalia, Naomi, & Nadya home they all clung together and to Me and Antonio. After a week here in New York we took the children to a beginner English class and some therapy classes. In therapy they said that in order to let go of their past they should change their names to similar names. We went with Daniella "Ella" Esther (for Dalia), Rina Naomi (for Naomi), & Anasatia "Stacey" Nadine (for Nadya). The girls love their new names. At first it was a bit difficult for Rina to get used to sleeping in her own room (because at the orphanage all the kids slept together), Tony and I took turns sleeping with her. After a few weeks she got used to sleeping in her own room. The next big problem was when school started. I really wanted to be with Sarah & Nate (because the were starting Kindergarten), but I also wanted to be with Ella (she was going into 6th grade). I ended up going with Ella (Middle School starts at 7:45) for half an hour and then going to the Elementary School (starts at 8:45). I stayed 30 minutes in each class. And I stayed home with Stacey & Rina.

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We would love to adopt again if you have any kids left.
Thank You!
Gabriella, 36, Antonio, 36, Daniella, 14, Andrew, 10, Leah, 10, Nathaniel, 7, Sarah, 7, Anastasia, 6, & Rina