I am under some serious jet lag.... but wanted to let everyone know we had court and it went well! We have been officially declared the parents of our little guy! Yay!!!
We flew home not even 2 days later and will return after the 10 day waiting period. So, needless to say I still feel like I'm on a plane... (equilibrium wise) and I am t-i-r-e-d!! So much to do to pack for our next trip.... but it's our last one so I am glad for that!!
No pictures of court... we were not allowed to bring a camera into the courthouse....then afterward we were sort of rushing to get to the orphanage to pick up our little one and get his passport photo taken. I'm kicking myself for that one! But hopefully we'll be able to post many more in the coming weeks. One photo for sure will be of his room. Even if it's not finished (wall art etc), you can get the general idea.
Okay, I'm off to bed before I fall asleep sitting up on the couch!
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Join my husband and I as we take two steps forward one step back....on this crazy, turbulent, and often unknown journey to adopt from Russia.
Chris and Jackie
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Favorite Bible Verses
For the vision is yet for the appointed time; It hastens toward the goal, and it will not fail. Though it tarries, wait for it; For it will certainly come, it will not delay. Habakkuk 2:3
I will not leave you as orphans, I will come to you. John 14:18
For the Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave or forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deuteronomy 31:8
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1
A man’s heart plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps. Proverbs 16:9
God sets the lonely in families.--- Psalm 68:6
I will not leave you as orphans, I will come to you. John 14:18
For the Lord Himself goes before you and will be with you; He will never leave or forsake you. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged. Deuteronomy 31:8
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1
A man’s heart plans his way, but the LORD directs his steps. Proverbs 16:9
God sets the lonely in families.--- Psalm 68:6
Russian Adoption Blogs We Follow
- April and Dan
- Finding Malibu
- From Here to Colby
- From Russia with Love
- Ginsbergs Russian Adoption
- God's Plan for Us
- Holm Sweet Holm
- I Love You More Than Peanut Butter
- It's a Small World
- Journey to Adopt
- Journey with the Williams Family
- Justice Family
- Knight Family Adoption
- Making our House a Home
- Marlowe Blessings
- One Crazy Journey
- Our Adoption Journey
- Our Journey of Love
- Our Little Russian Peanut
- Path to Parenthood
- Riley Adoption
- Rob and Dede
- Russia 2008
- Russian Fairy Tale
- The Littlest Tsarina
- Uzbek Journey
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Important Adoption Dates
August 29, 2008- Dossier sent to Russia
August 28, 2008- Dossier sent to agency
August 28, 2008-Dossier apostilled
August 27, 2008- 2nd Home Study complete
August 15, 2008 - First meeting with social worker
August 8, 2008- Received home study packet and checklilst from social worker
August 8, 2008 - Sent application to new agency
June 6, 2008- Finally registered in a region
August 3, 2007- Dossier sent to Moscow office in Russia
July 2007- Received I171-H
June 2007 -Homestudy complete
June 2007- Fingerprints done
May 2007- Switched countries with CIS
April 2007 - New passport issued for Jackie
March 2007- Jackie's passport lost in mail sysytem somewhere
February 25, 2007 - Chris receives passport
February 5, 2007 - Applied for passports
February 5, 2007 - Applied for 1600-A
January 2007- Met with 1st agency for home study
November 2006- Officially applied with 1st agency
August 28, 2008- Dossier sent to agency
August 28, 2008-Dossier apostilled
August 27, 2008- 2nd Home Study complete
August 15, 2008 - First meeting with social worker
August 8, 2008- Received home study packet and checklilst from social worker
August 8, 2008 - Sent application to new agency
June 6, 2008- Finally registered in a region
August 3, 2007- Dossier sent to Moscow office in Russia
July 2007- Received I171-H
June 2007 -Homestudy complete
June 2007- Fingerprints done
May 2007- Switched countries with CIS
April 2007 - New passport issued for Jackie
March 2007- Jackie's passport lost in mail sysytem somewhere
February 25, 2007 - Chris receives passport
February 5, 2007 - Applied for passports
February 5, 2007 - Applied for 1600-A
January 2007- Met with 1st agency for home study
November 2006- Officially applied with 1st agency
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8 comments:
I still haven't adjusted here, so I don't know how you do it going back and forth!
This is so exciting! Take care of yourself. It will not be long now.
Congratulations!! Mike and I are so happy for you all.
Okay . . you totally took me by surprise! I had no idea you had left for Russia yet, let alone come back! A huge congratulations on your little guy! Can't wait to hear and see more!!
Barb
Glad to hear that you're safely home! Congratulations on a GREAT court trip, and get some much-needed rest. God's blessings for this time for you and your family...I'm so very excited for you!
About the time your body adjusts, you'll be back in the air. Ha. The next week will fly by and you'll be bringing your son home before you know it. So glad all went well with court. I cannot wait to see pictures!!
i know the china process has it's own crazy issues, but holy cow! 3 trips to russia is BEYOND crazy!! and now he's yours and he's not with you? aaaahh! i hope you can stay sane!!
First - CONGRATULATIONS on your successful court hearing!!!!
None of us have completely adjusted to the jetlag yet, so I feel your pain. Try to take good care of yourselves so you don't get sick with all the traveling. Can't wait to see your newest son!
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