Everything went fine. They asked all the important questions of being good parents; how big is your house, how may floors is your house and how much money do you make.
The girls did so good, they were nervous, especially Olga, we were so proud of them. Typical court room setting, no air conditioning, the judge is smoking, the women are dressed like they are going to a night club and Stephen and I are in suits.
The Orphanage Dir and Inspector (like a region orphanage dir) are asked why we should be allowed to adopt the girls. The inspector’s reason was because no one else wants them. Very professional response... and I cant believe the girls had to hear that.
The judge agreed in the court room, we heard sometimes you have leave for 5-10 mins and come back, and we were done. It took about 10 mins.
We weren't allowed to take the girls out afterwards so we bought all the children ice
cream and said our good-byes. That was hard but this time they gave Stephen a hug good-bye.
We had to get the passport documents notarized before we left because I’m not coming back and we found out notaries go to school for 2 yrs to learn how to stamp paper.
To end the trip appropriately, it felt like 100 degrees out, no air conditioning and the van broke on the way home. Luckily, Sergay realized something was wrong before it wouldn’t run at all and he knew a shop on the way home. Our 6 hr drive became 8, we got to the hotel around 11:30pm and had to get up and 3:30am but the plane was on time and we are home.
We learned anyone speaking English, US and Canadian, in the Kiev airport is their for an adoption. A lot of Intl adoptions from the Ukraine, it was nice to speak English after a few weeks.
We miss the girls already.
5 comments:
Welcome Home!
I'm sure you're exhausted with the time change and travel. Hope you have a couple of down days to relax and can't wait to meet your daughters!!
Lisa
So glad that court went well. I know the days will be busy preparing to bring them home.
Tammy
Your family picture is beautiful!!!
Congratulations on the quick court process! Praying your wait time is productive and return journey smooth! Now enjoy the AC and hot water all at the same time!
I came across your blog on 3 journies of the heart. I glanced at the photos and instantly knew where you were. We got one of our daughters from that groupa back in Sept/October. I know those kids! You can get in touch with us via our blog: http://jobthedog.blogspot.com and catch up on our adoption story from Sept/Oct through the initial transitions home if you want. Here is where our journey began: http://jobthedog.blogspot.com/2007_09_01_archive.html
Would love for the girls to get back in touch with Tanya if they want, but I will warn you, even with having Tanya's older sister still very good with her Russian, Tanya does not do well with her Russian after just 9 months home.
God Bless.
Sean
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