Today we met Natasha in the lobby at 10am to go over some information for court. Joe and I were the first to go in. The Prosecuter, judge, orphanage director, social welfare lady, another lady from the ministry of education, our interpreter and us were all in court. The ladies looked at some pictures we brought of our boys and photos of Polina. Then the judge ask me some questions like how did I think my boys were going to deal with having a new sibling? Why did we decide to adopt? Was I prepared to have more children in the home, ect. Then she ask joe a few questions like was he okay with her not being genetically related to him, did he think our extended family would accept her, would she be a burden on our family finacially, ect. So after about 20 minutes we received favorable judgement from all in the room and we are now the proud parents of little Polina. We will receive custody on November 18th. Right now we are getting ready to go see her.
At dinner that night.
Crystal
At dinner that night.
Crystal
Congratulations!!!! How wonderful for y'all! Can't wait to see pics in 10 days!! Are you staying in country?
ReplyDeleteYay, so, so, so, very happy for you and little Polina...a family...a family for her, where she can be loved and cherished...Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteYAY! Can't wait to hear more about your trip!
ReplyDeleteSo happy to be an aunt again! Congrats!!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your successful court hearing.Can't wait to see pictures!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! So very happy for all of you! Especially Polina! I hope your 10 day wait goes fast-have fun with your friend.
ReplyDeleteThis is so amazing! Finally!! 11 more days and you can hold Polina in your arms FOREVER! I'm so incredibly happy and excited for you guys!
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