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Happy Adoption Finalization Day!|Welcome Home

Welcome home, Serena!

March 2, 2013 - by 2017-FIA-NEW-SITE

Josephine and Virgilio are very excited to welcome home:

Serena!

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Congratulations on your Finalization Day! — March 2013

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