Friday, August 17, 2007


Whooooo! Hooooo! We got a favorable court ruling! Our petition to adopt Robert was accepted this morning. The hearing was only about 20 minutes but I was a nervous wreck because you just never know what will happen. Everything went fine and the judge congratulated us on becoming parents… for the second time. George and Michelle went in right after us and they got a favorable ruling, too.

After court we had to stop at the notary office to get yet some more paperwork done. Then it was off to the Baby House to deliver presents, donations, and cakes and juice for the children. When we pulled up outside the Baby House the kids were outside so we had to wait by the car so Robert wouldn’t see us. The orphanage representative who had been in court with us told us that Robert runs to the gate every time he sees someone pull up to see if it’s us. She said he asks about us all the time. That makes us feel good and bad at the same time! We did catch a glimpse of Robert as he was going inside.

We then all went into the director’s office (see photo) for our exit interview and to give the gifts and donations. I have to share a little story about the bag of clothes donations for the Baby House. When the bag was delivered to us in Pensacola I was going through it to wash all the wet clothes. I found an Altoid box full of Crayons packed in with the clothes. I asked Chuck if he had put it in there and he said no. We asked Russell if he had put it in there and he said he had because he wanted to pack a little surprise for Robert when we came over here in June. I definitely think Russell is looking forward to having a brother!

It looks like Robert will get to come home on September 12 as long as everything works out right. That will be perfect because we have a family vacation scheduled September 16 that we really want Robert to be able to go on.

We’re off to dinner with George and Michelle in a bit to celebrate. I guess we better not celebrate too much because we need to start that college fund!

4 comments:

Phyllis said...

We're so excited to hear the good news!We can't wait to see Robert! I guess that we'll have to wait until he's settled in and comfortable at home before we can invade with our hugs and kisses. We'll wait for your signal. I love the little story about the crayons in the box. What a sweetheart Russell is. Can't wait to hear more. Love this Blog! Love You All, Mom and John

Unknown said...

I was just checking the blog for updates.... we did not know you guys were already back in country. Great news about the court decision. Before you know it your family will be whole and you guys will be in Pensacola! We are praying for you and can not wait to meet Robert!

Doug, Renee and Caroline
Mobile, Alabama

Brenda said...

Congratulations on your new son! I know you must be heartbroken that you can't see him. I think you are getting a child who won't have too many attachment issues. It took a while for him to warm up to you and now he misses you. I would take that as a good thing. Once again - congratulations! Your family is in our prayers! Bob, Brenda, and Zhenya Wettig

Anonymous said...

I feel like I'm watching a documentary. All the details and descriptions make me feel it all from the marginal ceiling fan to waiting in the car with Robert so close yet so far. I'm so happy for you all. Your dream come true is so close!!!! Lotsa love, shelley.