December 3, 2008
So, as we all know, most people get to come over with their spouses and families that at least get to stay part of the time; most people never stay this long; most people haven’t run into the craziness you’ve read about in my blogs. And I'm not diminishing anyone's experience, because even in the best circumstances, this is an incredibly intense, emotional, life altering experience one goes through...even for those who have traveled to another country for just 2 weeks! One conversation with anyone confirms this!
So, as you know, I met the birthfather…furthermore, his relatives live next to me in my building…
Well, we also know I had a judge who isn’t very friendly. When I asked Z if I should get her a gift, she said “are you kidding me?”
The great news is E is worth every bit of this experience! It hurts me more when he doesn’t feel well. Nevertheless, about 2 weeks ago I didn’t know if I would opt to take him back to my apt when I’m able to…instead, wait until I fly to Almaty to take him out of the babyhouse.
That’s changed. I can’t wait to bring him home Friday afternoon (judge had told Z after our court that she’s busy in the morning and to see her after lunch on the 5th when she can pick up the court decree); at which point he’s officially adopted and his birth certificate and passport can be applied for.
We had an appointment yesterday to notarize some signatures for various local powers of attorney’s and by the time we got there, the notary had gone home sick. So we went to another…one who was quite power hungry and told Z he won’t allow it until there is an impartial interpreter available. So we had to wait until today. Luckily…LOL…we took care of it on our way to the babyhouse.
As you would expect….another hiccup has come up.
The judge is sick until Monday. It appears that she is even in the hospital today!
I told Z I want her to get another judge to produce the court decree…he’s lawfully adopted and there shouldn’t be any reason someone else can't take care of this.
She’ll check it out tomorrow…
LOL…this trip is something else!
(so then today I bought a no-slip bath pad for E & a thermometer…I’m not taking any chances…)
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2 comments:
What a long strange trip it's been, huh? You're almost there, kid! I noticed the clothes you bought have english words on them...is that the norm? I think that's funny. OK, back to you...ALMOST THERE!!!
oh my Lord, you've GOT to be kidding me. Natasha..truly..YOU TAKE THE CAKE for everything that has happened.
I hope that you get another judge to sign the paperwork so you can take E on Friday. Jeez!!!
I love the clothes you got for him-and the potty-you didn't want a pink one like Leeza's?
Please keep us informed.
I will be praying for you guys.
I cannot believe this!!!
Not only have you gone thru WAY MORE what any of else had to go thru-you also have the best attitude about it. I commend you, truly!
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