We had our court appearance today. The judge did us a favor and had the two appearances in one day. We now have a new member of our family, Tamara Gabriella:) She picked out her middle name after an actress in High School Musical. That was okay with us. Made it easier. I wish I could post pictures, but that will have to wait until we get home.
Our actual court time was about 45 minutes or so. Then we stayed afterwards while the judge served champagne, chocolates, candy and cookies. (Yes, we had the same judge Nat, though her hair is shorter.)
Tamara was unwavering in saying that she wanted us to adopt her. We tried to adopt her a year and a half ago when we adopted Karina, but she believed her aunt when she was told the aunt would adopt her. Since she turns 14 this year, and learned that we still wanted to adopt her, she decided to come with us. She had her mind made up when she visited our house last Christmas.
We did find something else out. Her mother died. We are assuming the mom died after we were here last. Tamara told Karina last Christmas that her Grandmother had died, but we knew nothing about the mother. So, she is truly an orphan, though she was put in the orphanage as a social orphan. No knowledge of the dad.
I guess we didn't want to relax until court was over because we had been rejected once. Now it is official, to an extent. The aunt still lives in this town, so there is a possibility that she might try to do something, though she has no rights. Please pray that doesn't happen.
PS - Even though most of the children are leaving for camp on Monday, Tamara and another girl, who is being adopted next week, are staying with a caregiver until they can officially leave with their new parents.
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Congratulations!!! Now comes all the running around:)
What a delightful day and celebration. Congratulations on your new daughter!! :-D
Congratulations! Your daughter will someday realize the extent you went to coming back to Ukraine a second time for her, not to mention hosting her last Christmas. She is a very blessed girl to have you as her parents.
Our daughter chose her name Ashley after the Olson twins. Her best friend wants to be renamed Mary Kate if she gets adopted. Our American movies are big there.
June and Dennis, Congratulations to all of you. I have posted comments to you but they haven't shown up let me try again. I have followed your blog and my heart is with you. I know this has been difficult especially going to the orphanage everyday. The kids have been blessed by your presence. Tell Lena we can't wait to see her soon. Looking forward to seeing you all as well and sharing a meal.Rhonda
CONGRATULATIONS!!! Hopefully you'll finish the rest of the process very quickly! Good luck with getting birth certificate and passport for Tamara.
CONGRATULATIONS!!! May the the waiting period fly fast so you can get back to the nice Houston heat ;)
Congratulations! You never gave up and in T's heart she knew this day would come and she wanted to let everyone know how much she wanted to be a Butchee. I'm so happy for all of you. I hope things move quicker now that court is done.
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