I'm in shock. I mean, I was "hoping" I would hear something soon, but I dared not get my hopes up much. I still kept thinking they would tell me they needed more documents or something, or would have a problem with the way something was worded, or who knows. But August 11th is the BIG DAY! Any BTDT words of wisdom are welcome. I've applied for our visas and reserved some flights, but I'm not totally sure of the date we need to be there to get the medicals done & visit with our little miss before court. Now I also need to scramble around and make up a schedule of family and friends to help with Dylan. We will miss his whole first week of school, but it will all work out.
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Congrats! Waiting to say that to you guys for a long time!! Yeah! Can't wait to hear all the details!
Oh my goodness! I'm sitting at my desk CRYING for you. I am so very very happy to hear this. What a sweet day.
I'm crying and texting my husband and I have goosebumps!!!!! I'll e-mail you some of the questions our judge asked; I'm sure yours will have his/her own areas of focus but at least you'll know what ours asked us (both times!) WAHOO! HOORAY! SO HAPPY!
I am so happy for you all! What a brutally long wait it has been for you. I am a Mom to 2 boys from Russia and am on my third referral for a girl and I am hoping I don't lose her before I get there. I always get nervous for court but your agency takes care of everything so you've gotten this far you are almost there! Congratulations!
OMG, OMG, OMG!!!! Yea!!!!!! Can't wait to finally see pics of your little miss!!!!!!!! So happy for you! Finally, your time has come!!!
HIP HIP HOORAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We are soooooooooo excited for you!!!! I have goosebumps typing this....you and your family have been a tower of strength through this unbelievable wait and NOW it is finally your turn to go and bring your little girl home for forever!!!!!! HAPPY DANCES GOING ON IN ALABAMA FOR YOU TONIGHT!!!
I had a strong good feeling this time when I was checking your blog. I am so happy for you. Hearing about your journey to bring your little miss home has been so heartwarming. Enjoy this special time :)
BEST NEWS OF THE DAY!!! I'm so thrilled for you - at last, your time has come along!!! Enjoy every minute of planning your trip. I cannot wait to see pics of your beautiful baby girl!!
Congratulations!!!!!! I am sooooo happy for you!!!! Finally!!!! I look every day to see if there is any news and that was the heading I was hoping to see for the last 6 months!!!!! I don't know how you have waited this long. I have never been happier for anyone to get a court date! Can't wait to see her sweet little face -
Victoria
Yay!! So happy for you!!
Whooo Hoooooo! I was just talking about you with my mom a few minutes ago. I was talking with her that you HAD to get a court date ASAP! My heart is broken for our little guy, but it was broken for you too. Now I need to call her back!
Yipppeeee!!!
YAY YAY YAY!!!!!!!!
Yeah! I am so happy for you all. It has been a long wait but now the hectic whirl wind begins. I'm sure court will go well. We had to be in Russia 5 or 6 days before court to see Colby and complete a few visits. Then we had the 10 day waiting period after court. We were there about a month altogether. August should be nice. It ahs been warm. Pack to wear layers. The buildings are pretty hot, even when we went in winter. Yeah! Keep us posted. Any questions, don't hesitate to email.
Melissa
I am so happy for you. Finally you'll get your baby girl!!!!! Yey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Such great news! Congratulations!
I am SOOOOOOO excited for you!!! AUGUST 11TH WILL BE HERE BEFORE YOU KNOW IT!! Let me know if you want a copy of my judge questions I was in a different region so I do not know if it will help or not. Take lots of pictures!! Hmm for advise I say do not over pack save room in your luggage for things from Russia for your little one. The toys that kept Jake entertained on the plane were picture books that played music, play cell phone and of course LOTS of snacks.
Beth
HALLELUJAH!!! I am so, so, so happy for you! I am going to send you an email tonight...
WOOHOO!!!
CONGRATS!!!!! It's been a long time coming but you made it!! I know you can't wait to hold your baby girl!
OVER THE MOON FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!! Can't wait to hear more!
You must be on the moon! Congratulations to your family!
That's the best new's I have heard in a long time. I am sooo happy for your family!!!!!!
Wow, that is amazing! The struggle that you must of had waiting that long. I bet your hearts are about to burst with excitement!
Finally!!!! I am so excited for you!!! Okay so thoughts and advice about court....talk lots!! In our system here, we are told to just answer the question, there they want you to elaborate!!! Just talk openly and freely. They will ask about recent events in the news, how you feel about it. They will ask about how your kids feel about a new sister in the family. Remember not to be nervous, they will not deny the adoption. They have reviewed all you stuff and it is pretty much a done deal. Really, they just want to meet you!!!! So excited!!!!
Congratulations! Thrilled for you guys!!
Finally you can EXHALE!!! The rest will be easy - you have pictured every moment in front of that judge and your heart knows every answer there is to be asked. You have been on my mind and I am so relieved to hear that your day is in sight. I was in Khab in June and it was HOTTTTTTT!!! and humid. Pack light clothing and things you can sweat in is my only thoughts other than YAHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
Finally !!! Congrats and fill me in !!! Yeah !!!
Oh that is the best news! Congratulations and remember to enjoy all of this and your little miss will be in your arms forever soon. Praying for safe travels for you!
I am so happy for you. I have checked your blog I don't know how many times hoping to see this news and FINALLY!!! you get to go get your little sweetie. Congratulations.
Holy Cow, that is such great news! We are so happy for you guys!
SO So Happy for you guys.....You have waited too long for this day! CONGRATULATIONS!!
OMG!!!!!!! I read that and got the chills!!!! I am so excited for you!!!! On August 11th we will be on the same side of the world with our new daughters!!!!
Congrats ! This just makes my day :)
Nicole
I just remembered reading a blog of a family in Vlad that got questioned very hard and had to have a new hearing a few days later. The big question they couldn't answer (if I remember correctly) was where (exact address) the post placement reports would be sent. Check with your agency about that.
AWESOME!!!!!! Prayers, best wishes to you. God Speed and God Bless!!!
Thank you God, Thank you God, Thank you God, Thank you God, Thank you God, Thank you God---
I am SOOOO amazingly happy to hear this!
YAYAYAYYAY!
Okay I am offically freaked out. I had been praying all morning for you guys that you would get the call today. I am so excited for you. I am sure you are counting down the days.
Best wishes,
Joy
SOOOOOO excited for you! I have been waiting to see that blog post. I can't wait for you to go and I'm so happy for you to see your Little Miss very soon.
Love,
Meredith
wow shelly! i am soooo excited, i have chills. my husband called me (i am traveling) just to tell me that you guys were going (and he hates to talk on the phone so that speaks volumes). i cant wait to hear more. awesome.
congratulations!!! i know you guys have been waiting for this news for a LONG time coming....I can't wait to continue to follow along on the rest of your journey to your "little miss".
OH MY GOSH!!! That is AWESOME!!!! Laura is over there now and had her court date either yesterday or today. I'm so happy for you! Can't wait to follow along on your blog!!!
Big hugs,
Marcy
This is one VeRy happy day in the Porter household...to know that our friends now have a court date and will have their precious daughter home soon. We are so happy for you and look forward to hearing all the lil details of your trips and seeing your beautiful princess in your arms for good.
--Faith makes all things possible.
Love makes all things worthwhile.
G O D I S G O O D !!!!
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