Today was a big day. The three of us met with a judge and finalized the adoption. All in all it was a very quick experience. We had to wait about an hour because our attorney got double booked, but once we got in it was just a few questions from the attorney and a statement from the judge. It only took less than 10 minutes, including pictures, once we got in the room. We are thrilled to have it finally done. Before now it has been kind of like living in a state of limbo, but not anymore. We are so grateful to have this little boy!
The picture above is us with the judge in the courtroom right after we finished. Sam found the microphone MUCH more interesting than looking at my Dad taking the picture.
The next step is the sealing which will take place the day after Thanksgiving. We are anxious to get that done as well but decided to wait a little bit in order to make it easy for our out of state family to be here.
Oh Watkins, that is so wonderful. Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! We're very happy for you guys. Glad everything is going great down there.
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ReplyDeleteCongratulations! We are so happy for you. Sam is a lucky little boy. We were thinking about you yesterday and are so glad that everything went well. We Love You,
Grandma and Grandpa Clark
We love you guys and I can't tell you how thankful I am to know that Sam has you to guide him through life. It is a miracle for me to be able to see these happy chapters unfolding in a story that began with seeming tragedy. It's just means so much to know, to really know that everything is okay, that it is all part of God's plan for Sam, for all of us. Give him a hug and a kiss for me!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, you guys. We're so happy for all of you!
ReplyDeleteI am so happy for you!! Sam is getting so big so fast! What a cutie!
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