Tuesday, April 8, 2008

Adoption Granted!! Ten Days Waived!! Praise the Lord!!

We had court earlier today and it went great. It only lasted about 25 minutes and most of the questions were basic - mostly about Sophie. So that made it pretty easy to talk about.

After driving two and half hours we finally made it to Kemorovo and it started snowing. You know the kind of snow that would totally close schools down in the South but these people didn't seem to notice. They were going on about their business like it was a beautiful sun shiny day. Our car was sliding all over the place. Needless to say I was a little nervous. But we made it.

We were in court with two other couples and all adoptions were granted and 10 days waived - it was a great day!

Now we are about to go to bed and when we get up in the morning we will head over to the baby house to get Sam. YEAH!!!

We had a great visit yesterday with him. He was playing, walking, and cuddling. It was soooo wonderful.

God is so very good. As hard as this has been and as long as it has taken - this could not be more perfect.

18 comments:

Unknown said...

Celebrating with you from Tennessee! I'm trying to just imagine your joy. I still hope.

Karen

Jenny said...

YAY!!!!!!! SO happy for you guys! Congrats!

Kerry said...

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!! His time is indeed the PERFECT time! Can't wait to see baby Sam in person with his new family!!!!!

Big hugs,
Kerry

Ryan and Katie said...

Congratulations! I'm so happy for you. I'm also (selfishly) happy to hear that court went so well.

Amanda said...

So glad that court went well. I will let the ladies at M&M know- they have been asking about you and now i have some news to tell them. I am glad that your visit with Sam went well. We are all so happy for you and will pray for a wonderful 10 days for you all.

Heather said...

Congratulations!!! I can not wait for pictures!!!

Ryan and Katie said...

IF you can post what questions were asked in court, we would be so grateful! Looking forward to seeing pictures of your son! Congratulations on all your good news! Katie

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!!!!! Can't wait to see some pics of Sam :)

Cindy said...

A big CONGRATS from our family. We are so happy for you all. We are absolutely looking forward to seeing you next week.

Cindy

Anonymous said...

Yeah!! I've been obsessively checking your blog for updates and am so glad court went so well. You have a son now!!! The girls can't wait to meet him! :)

Megan

michelle s said...

What wonderful news!!!! Enjoy your time with Sam, and we can't wait to meet him. Kisses and hugs from Daniel, Sarah, Uncle David and Aunt Michelle

Matt and Carla Morgan said...

Congratulations! I'm so excited for you guys and little Sam!

cm

Julie said...

Carrie,

That is so awesome! I have been checking your blog for progress. Congratulations.

Julie Reed

J. Chapman said...

Oh, that is so wonderful! Glad to hear that court went well and that you have gotten lots of time with Sam!

Anonymous said...

Yaaaaaaaaay Yay!!!! Okay, get that sweet boy and come on home!!! See you at the airport!!

Russian Adoption Chronicles said...

YAAAAY! The wait is over!!!

25 minutes and 10 days waived?!?!?! Life is good. Congrats.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on your new family of four!!! I'm so glad that things are going so smoothly. What an awesome court process! Enjoy your bonding time with Sam. Look forward to seeing pictures soon!
Amy

Anonymous said...

I am so excited for you all that my eyes have been tearing up as I've been reading through this. I cannot wait to meet little man Sam in person...and I can't wait to see Sophie and Sam interacting. Much love and continued prayers from Richmond.