Friday, July 11, 2008

YES!

We have our court approval!!!! Now we just have to wait the 10 days until the adoption is finalized. We were not able to get permission to have Vacya stay with us during the 10 day waiting period, so we took him back out to the camp this evening. He was very happy when we told him that the judge said yes and asked us about it several times just to make sure. He was bummed when we told him that we had to take him back to the camp, but we explained that he would be with us after the 10 days and we will come to visit him in the meantime. There is still a chance that the prosecutor could appeal the judge's decision, but she has no grounds, so it would just be overturned. The only problem is that it could extend the waiting period beyond the 10 days if she does appeal. Please pray that the prosecutor will just let it be so that we can get this process finished as soon as possible.

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12 comments:

Dad / Mom Wager said...

Praise God!!! What a blessed site
to see!
I am very sorry that you did not get permission to have Vacya in your care over the next 10 days but
this is a "drop in the bucket" compared to what you've been through.
What is the next step please?
At what point do you update the birth certificate?
Visa? Ect
I love you, Mom

Julie H. said...

It was good to hear from you today! We were all super excited to hear the news. I hope that all goes well and that the process is not drug out by the prosecutor. I understand the directors decision about the 10 days, although wishing that he would not have to had to make it. Hopefully the next ten days fly by and you can start getting the paperwork that you need to get home. We love you guys and can't wait to hear that you have landed safely back in the U.S. with your son.

Lots of hugs,
The Hartley's

Unknown said...

Joe and Jamie,
Praise god.
The setbacks you have had will only make you stronger. We cant wait to meet Vacya.

when you have some freetime here is a link to our blog about our new addition Colden Jacob Essex
http://essexfamilyblog.blogspot.com

We hope that all goes well and you will be back soon.

Love,
Amy, Luke and Colden Essex

Sarah Scates said...

Joe & Jaime,
Yeah! The whole dept of Medical Records are celebrating today!
When mom told me I yelled "YES!"
and everyone heard!
It was a VERY LONG morning since
we hadn't heard from you yet.
Take care, be safe.
Love, Sister Sarah

Dad / Mom Wager said...

This is so cute;

Sarah told the boys that they have
two new cousins this week.
Vacya Wager and Colden Essex.
Malachi said, "It's much easier for us, because we only have to learn two new names and they have to learn everybody’s!
Leave it to Malachi eh?
Love, mom

Unknown said...

Joe & Jaime,
Praise God and Yaaahhhoooeeeyyy!! I am so excited and will continue to pray that good things keep coming your way.
Cindy Halberda

Maisy said...

WELL....This is the BEST news I've heard all week! LOL. Congratulations! I'll continue to pray that the prosecutor will just let it drop. And that you can fly through the other things you need to do after this....
What a WONDERFUL day today turned out to be!
Aunt Janet

Kevin and Tammy said...

Praise God!!!!!!!!!!!. You will be home now before you know it. Hopefully things will now continue on an even pace with no interuptions.

Tammy

Julie said...

Joe and Jaime, I am so happy about you finally being able to get over this hurdle. Just a couple weeks left now, and you'll be back home with your whole family in-tact. Take it from someone who waited a long time, too, (although different circumstances, I know) - You really will forget about all the hassle and the heartaches and anxiety and you will just face each new day grateful and delighted to have your precious child. I feel so much love for Vacya already, as I know you and so many others do, too.

XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX
YAY!
CONGRATULATIONS!

Aunt Julie

adopting2fromUkraine said...

Congratulations! How wonderful to see that happy picture on your blog:)

June

Unknown said...

Congratulatons, we continue to pray everyday for your safety adop tion success. We will continue to pray over these next days that God will bless you even more.

Mick/Deb Koutz

Angela Faye said...

I am so sorry I haven't commented in ages! We have been so busy! I am so glad to hear you got your approval and I will pray every night for you that you get through your ten days with no more trouble!

I hope you will be home and safe and sound in ten days or eleven I suppose.. Maybe more depending on your flight schedule and whatnot.

I really am sorry I haven't stopped by here lately but like I said, busy. Today is now... the 13th and it is 1:45 am and I just about to go to bed. Wade and I got married today and had a BEAUTIFUL wedding!

I will be thrilled to show you pictures as soon as I can!