Almost 3 years ago we started the official adoption process. Of course we had been talking about adoption and visiting different agencies for years before we actually started. I would have never thought that it would take 3 years from start to finish, no wonder our first social worker laughed at me when I asked if it would be under or over a year to complete. Of course I didn't believe her when she said it would take a few years.
We got our letter from ICAB saying we could officially adopt Shella May on Feb.26th, very close to our 6 month mark. I hadn't finished the paperwork we were supposed to turn in because I saw no urgency during the past 6 months. So it took me a couple of weeks to get all the paperwork finished, notarized, etc and then mail it to our agency. Our current social worker was on maternity to leave and was coming back the next week, so it sat on her desk for a week or so also. When she came back to work, she looked over it one last time and mailed it to the county court house. She mailed it on a Wed. and we had the paper saying we could file on Sat. I guess our county moves fast, too bad they didn't work in other areas of our adoption process. I called yesterday and made our appointment with the judge for April 29th. We could have gone next week already, but Ryan's mom will be in town and my dad will be home from FL then.
What a big day it will be. Of course Shella May knows it is important, but doesn't get it all because she is said she is already a part of our family (which is true). She would like to wear her purple dress and that is a big deal because she doesn't like wearing dresses.
So...July 2007 to April 29, 2010, so worth it all.
4 comments:
I am glad that some of the grandparents will be in town to help celebrate the final event. Just know that the rest of us will be there in spirit and excitement for the last grand step.
Grandpa JC
Julie,
Congratulations on finally reaching the last step in the long process of adoption!! I'm sure that Shella May will look beautiful in her purple dress and that she will be grinning from ear to ear. I look forward to some picture of this very special occassion.
Congratulations! So glad that everyone will be there to be able to share in the special event for Shella May and your family. Yes, I am thinking we are headed for the 3 year mark too.
Congratulations...the final step in the journey of adoption...the day you dream about when you first start the process. So excited for your family!!!
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