The court ruled in our favor today, granting us custody effective 11/03. We're very relieved. The hearing continuation went very smoothly. We had the original documents and the prosecutor who objected to things in Monday's hearing was not present. The local inspector even tracked down our child's 20 year old sister, who has had no contact with her since she has been in the system, and got a written statement from her that she supported the adoption. We really appreciate that.
So now we wait until Nov. 3rd. We're not quite comfortable showing pictures or stating our child's name until the waiting period but as soon as we're past that we'll post pictures. I (Larry) booked our return flights. Since the Donetsk region reissues existing passports rather than issuing new passports as other regions do, we're told that it will be a one day process and then we're back to Kiev to deal with US embassy. I had hoped I hadn't jinxed things by booking a flight for our child but I guess I didn't.
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We are soo happy for you all. She is going to have a terrific life with your family. Congratulations with lots of love from, Kathy, Tony & family
YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!
Ellen
Thank you for the great news! I am anxious to see her. I'm speechless because it is so thrilling. God bless you all. Looking forward to your return. I love you! From your Dad
Whoo hoo! What a blessing to be without the prosecutor! Is there a possiblity to meet the sister and thank her as well?
Congratulations! You're over the hump. You can start counting down the days!
June
BTW - your apartment is very nice. Our apt. in region was fairly nice, but we only had a hot pot and a refrigerator where only the freezer worked. We never had an oven even in Kiev.
Amazing news! Congrats!!
We miss you and can't wait to see all of you. We can't wait to meet your daughter. We are counting the days. Your house is fine. Congratulations! T, G and C
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