So the Judge, I'll tell you upfront that it all went well and that as of 8am Eastern time, Aitugan is officially on track to become our daughter. Now it is just a waiting game as we make our way through the formal 15 day appeal period.
It is my understanding that the only possible derailment in the process now would come from a birthparent stepping forward, and that likelihood seems incalculably minute.
So that is the short version. The more detailed account tells of us arriving at the court this morning for our scheduled 10 am appearance only to learn that the judge had been summoned to meetings at the Supreme Court Offices here in town and would not be seeing most of her cases.
We were told that we were one of only two that she would try to make time for, and we were instructed to return at 5pm. We arrived ready to go at 4:30 and waited for the judge to show until 6. At that point we were told that the meetings at the supreme court had run long and that not only would she not be able to hear our case today, but she had cleared her schedule for Tuesday as well.
This was difficult news. Now it seemed that Aitugan's release from the Baby House would be pushed back at least two days and that would mean it would become all but impossible to make our flight home on 28 Dec.
As I stated above, everything worked out today. So here's what happened.
We had left the courthouse and were getting ready to get into our car and head home when Dina got a call that the meetings at the Supreme Court had recessed for dinner and that the judge was getting in a cab to come back to the courthouse to hear our case.
She arrived at 6:25, and by 7:00pm she had made her decision in our favor of our adoption. It was a welcome relief, and a fine way to end the day. So we leave you with that and hope that you all have a fine day as well. Take Care.
It is remarkable how quickly children begin to resemble their parents.
10 comments:
BIG CONGRATS to making it through the court proceedings! Just hang in there now. It's so wonderful that you are able to stay through the whole journey in one trip. I do have a feeling that you will make it home in perfect time on the 28th of December.
Best wishes,
Monica
Steve and KJ - Congratulations on enduring a long, but successful day - I know that it could not have been easy for you when you expect everything to work out and go well...just the same, they did hold on and get the late game touchdown they needed. 11-0 - what awesome news!
Oh - btw, how did that baby and court thing go?
J
Congrats on surviving the court!
Kim
Whew! What a long day, but so thankful for the ultimate outcome. The countdown continues!
Having a little trouble with a few of the photos - must be our computer since they are coming through fine for Grandma & Grandpa Holm.
Loved the one of Autigan finally asleep. When you bring a newborn home from the hospital you can hardly keep them awake long enough to sleep. You, had a long wait for that peaceful, cherub-like sleeping experience. The photo of the entwined fingers is touching.
Glad you are having some other fun experiences to pass the time between your two-hour visits.
Aunt Sandy
Congratulations from Chicago! We are so excited that court went well for you! Good luck on getting all the paperwork done so that you can travel home on the 28th! What a way to end the year:)
Out of curiosity - what types of questions were you asked in court? This is one area that I am really concerned about and would love to hear your experiences! Thanks:)
Best wishes for the rest of your trip!
Yay! One more step closer towards bringing Aitugan home! Congratulations--
Sara & Adam
A hearty and heartfelt congratulations!!! What a beautiful day for you guys! It won't be long now until she's falling asleep in your arms -- in your home -- every day!
My husband wears a beard and/or goatee most of the time. Is it generally recommended that one is clean-shaven for court in Kaz?
Congrats on court! Autigan does look just like KJ in the glasses, lol! Can you please do us a favor. Do you know if there are any families there adopting through Commonwealth Adoption agency. That is the one we used. If so we would like to talk to them to get the phone number of the translator so we can call her, if it is the same one. Our email is jaimiegena@yahoo.com Thanks so much. Gena Lloyd
Congrats! I get the impression that the judge was too tired to make the process difficult for you! We are so happy for you.
Wonderful news—and way to hang in there. What an unexpected ending to an amazing day. God does work in mysterious ways.
Congratulations to both of you,
Karen
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