Friday, November 14, 2008

November 15, 2008, 7:13AM (8:13PM 11-14-08 EST)



First of all:

HE SIGNED THE RELINQUISHMENT!

He had a few requests:
He wants to make sure, when appropriate, Ermek knows that this was the hardest decision he’s ever made and that he simply could not give him the life he feels Ermek deserved.
He wants updates on E’s growth.
He wants us (his new family) to know he is not a bad man.

OK….as I NOW know, anything can happen, but I’m so happy that this hurdle is over. Of course, he can change his mind in an instant and appeal the courts decision (should the judge grant me the adoption) in the 15 days following….BUT, the great news is, I’ll have court and we are still moving forward.

Thank you!

So Friday was the walking ceremony. Oh it was so adorable. Some of the big kids got all dressed up, sang their National Anthem , recited verses and danced for us all.

Ermek was especially proud. He, for the first time, just let go of my hand and wanted to walk with the big kids and be social. He shared his candies (which he can’t eat, but enjoyed holding them) and was absolutely charming with the entire crowd.

The traditional vests they use are the property of the Babyhouse, but the nurse in charge came over after the teacher collected the vests, and gave Mr. Ermek his vest as a gift. It was a special day!

And the holes in his socks? I KNOW! They put those on him, but it’s ok, I know they were rushing around trying to get the kids fed and dressed for this event. I was just happy I could put on the overalls and little Hawaiian print shirt…

I want to get this posted before you all go to sleep. I’ll try to write later.

THANK YOU!!!

2 comments:

Flip said...

THAT IS SUCH GREAT NEWS!!!

Susan said...

crying happy tears of joy for the relinshment and i think he has very reasonable requests-and let's hope that he stays sane.
It would be a very hard thing to give up your child, and an amazing love to love him enough to give him a better life than you can.

so, for that, I commend him, but i do not like that he made your life (and mine, cuz i was constantly thinking of you guys) a living "hell" the past few days.

I love love love the lil walking cermony. How special and how adorable was he-Loved seeing Anya too-i truly miss the kids!!

How cool he got to keep that vest!!!!

E is such a very loved lil boy-his lil life is blessed for having such a rough start-and i can't wait to see what he becomes-and how he changes everyone's life who knows him. :)

the full moon has been amazing!

I'm so happy for you guys. :)

 
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