So, we did it! This afternoon we went to court for the finalization of Ember's adoption. It took about 2 minutes in front of the judge and then it was done. She's ours and we're hers forever.
While we were there I had lots of little flashes on all the steps that brought us to this point. Our initial decision to adopt, all the paperwork and trips over the mountains to get fingerprinted, waiting for our referral and following all the adoption blogs to see what we could expect, seeing Ember's face on the computer screen that day last May when we finally got the call, planning our trip to Ethiopia and then being there, holding Ember in our arms at last.
Oh, it feels so good to be at this point and to know that we have a beautiful little daughter sleeping right now in her crib with her pink blankie pulled lightly over her face the way she likes it. We'll be here to see her grow up and meet the world with that big smile of hers. We'll be here for her forever. And it feels so good to say that.
6 comments:
Congratulations!!! What a great accomplishment! Does this mean you're ready to start adoption #2?
Yes and assuming that is a clock next to the judge, you will even know the time - to the second.
Gorgeous pics!
Cindy
Congratulations to you all!!
We are soooo happy for you! We are still working on that aspect of our adoption journey. Hey - we could be in Seattle in a couple of weeks!
Vicki
vchaney@telcomplus.net
PS I wanted to add you to our blog invite list...but needed your email!
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Congratulations Happy Family!!
Yeah - Congrats and lots of love coming your way. :)
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