Quick update. Pre-court went smoothly on Monday, 6/22. We met our Judge, he went through the paperwork (dossier), and said a few words to confirm our understanding of the Kaz adoption process. He said our paperwork was in order and most importantly, he granted us our actual court date. We were very happy to hear he wants us to return on Wed, 6/24, at 3:00PM. We are told court should take an hour and his decision will be announced an hour or two after.
We are in our 5th week here in Karaganda and continue to visit our “little one” daily. After court, there is a 15 day “wait period” for the Judge’s decision to become final. We have just been told we will continue visiting our “little one” at the Baby House during those 15 days. After that, we can FINALLY take him home (to our apartment) until we get his passport and birth certificate, which should take 2-3 weeks.
So that’s the latest news and we will let you guys know, as soon as we can, what happens in court. In the meantime, wish us luck and keep on praying for us!
Thanks for everyone’s support and emails (I’m saving the all for our little one’s scrap book). Sorry I have not been able to write back this week but we have been busy with last minute stuff, including working on our speeches for court.
Love,
Linda and Mike
Congrats and can't wait to hear the good news coming so soon!
ReplyDeleteOMG!! I'm counting the days! i can hardly wait till august! how exciting when you finally get to take him to your apt. he will be so happy!! hopefully everything goes smoothly and there are no more delays. hey guess what? pinkberry is coming out with 2 new flavors! coconut and another one i cant remember yummy i bet you miss it huh? they also have bing cherries lychee and manderin orange toppings for the summer!! i'll eat an extra one for you linda! kai has been practicing to say nate's name, he wants to go to mammoth with him!! it's gonna be fun!! well take care and we will keep praying everything goes smooth. love syl
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