We start our trek back to Kazakhstan tomorrow. This time we are taking all the things we need to take care of Alia in-country - blankets, more clothes, bottles, pacifiers. Also, Scott's mom is returning with us on this trip. We are taking a donation box from Two Hearts for Hope (aren't Stacy & Kim awesome?!) and clothes from a family who planned to adopt from Kazakhstan, but then got pregnant. Their family had already started collecting donations, so they wanted them to go there. I also have additional clothes from friends. If I can't fit them, I will send those to Two Hearts.
Our hearing is on Friday morning. Please do whatever it is you do for us - pray, meditate, send good energy. We have a new judge, which is neither good nor bad . . . but it does add more uncertainty to an already uncertain process. Scott's speech is done, we have thought of answers to some questions the judge may ask . . . we are ready.
Please keep us in your thoughts this week. Thanks.
33 comments:
I'll definitely say a prayer for you guys. I hope you have a wonderful trip back for Alia and that court goes very smoothly. I'm sure it will!
Lisa
WOW it is all happening so fast! Safe travels. I will think so much of you all this week and especially on Friday!!!
What great news that you will soon be with Alia! Best wishes in court and with your travels!
Quaintance
Wow, can't believe you are already on your way back to Kaz. Glad you will all be together again. Definately will say a prayer for your family on Friday.
Suzette
Congratulations on a speedy court date. I wil pray for you guys and send many happy and positive thoughts your way. Soon Alia will be home with you for good.
Sandi
I will be praying for you and your little Alia and Luca also. I know you are anxious to have that little girl in your arms for good! I will pray that court goes smoothly.
I can't wait to see pictures of your beautiful little girl!!
Holly
Wow, that seemed to come up fast. I am assuming that this is your final court and that you don't have two court dates like Kostanai? I will definitely be sending up prayers to the heavens for you all and will be thinking about you. Are you on a pancake frenzy again? Good luck!
have a safe travel and I will send you good thoughts, I am sure everything will go OK. Cant wait to see the pictures :)
Oh my dear friend, if only you knew how often you are in my thoughts.
All of you are definitely in my prayers. I hope your flights go well and are smooth, the court experience positive and efficient, and the transition from Alia's BH crib to your bedside crib (her crib, your bedside) is a joyful memory that will last a lifetime.
Sending lots of love along with prayers!
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You will do great, and it will be fine. I am sure the questions will be ones that you can answer easily.
Easy for me to say, we're done, right? :)
Honestly, It was nervewracking but in the end, not a big deal. It's clear to everyone how much you love Alia and what loving, wonderful parents you are. The best interest of the child is the reason for the lengthy process and the court hearing, and clearly...the BEST parents are coming back to bring Alia home. :)
How ironic..Friday is our Gotcha day(9 weeks after we met her, just like you typically deliver 9 mos after carrying a child..fraeky), your court hearing, and the day Pat and Eileen are set to leave for Kaz.
When you get nervous, just keep imaging your family-you, Scott, Luca and Alia, all together, at home, as it should be. Just keep that thought in the center of your mind.
I'm so glad you can take donations. As you know, they need them and will so appreciate them. It feels SO good to be able to give to such wonderful wonderful people and of course, the children.
Now, I can't remember, are Scott and his mom staying then bringing Alia home, and you are coming back? Or are there 3 trips in the works?
Sending you loads of good "family" vibes as you bring Alia much love and comfort as you prepare to see her again-with ONESIES and clothes and wonderful donations.
God bless you my friend-SAFE TRAVELS. :)
xoxooxoxoxoxoo
Susan and Leeza
Joe and Sean
Safe travels--you'll do great in court, I have no doubt about it. But to be sure I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Karen
GOOD NEWS. And fast. You bet I'm sending good thoughts your way!
Angela (and Scott),
You are both in my prayers as your travel back to Kaz tomorrow and attend court. One more step....Enjoy your time with Alia, soon she will be home forever!
Kim
PS - thanks for taking the donations!
I will be praying for you, I hope everything goes well(I'm sure it will). Wishing you a safe journey.
Safe travels my friends and I'm sure court will go smoothly and Alia will officially be your little girl!!
Positive vibes and prayers are sent with you!!
Darlene
Good luck! A thousand good thoughts! I'm so happy for you to have gotten this far and I can't WAIT to read your blog after Friday! I so hope you have time (and internet access) to type out a few words.
I will certainly keep you in my thoughts and will be thinking of you and sending you all the good vibes I can.
Good luck!
April
I'm lagging behind here! You're already on your way, so hope the trip is going smoothly.
I'll be traveling back myself on Friday, so may not be able to check in until Monday, but can't wait to hear how things go for you.
Best of luck and many good wishes for court. May your experience be as easy as mine!!
I'll be sending good thoughts your way!!! I can't believe we'll be in Kaz at the same time :)
Eileen
Good Luck!!!!!
We are praying for your safe travels here to Kokshetau! We can't wait to meet you and Alia.
Karie and Dave
Cannot wait to hear that you are there safely and all is well!
You guys are definitely in my thoughts. I am sending you all my best wishes for a smooth and swift court process.
We took a box of donations too and are so glad we did, even though we didn't even get a single thank you for them. Weird!
I'm nodding my head in agreement reading your descriptions of how surreal everything has been...being in Kaz....being home....being exhausted....going back to Kaz for this little person who waits for you. Sometimes you wonder if it was all a dream, but then you are there again! Soon your two worlds will come together into one awesome one.
Mwah!
Regina
I will be praying for you... How exciting. Can't wait to hear all about it.
Tracy
Sending you good wishes and keeping you in my prayers that everything goes easily and well. Can't wit to hear your future good news!
it's thrusday night.....a kind of Christmas eve of sorts....the prelude to my GOTCHA day and YOUR COURT DAY.
sending you postive vibes, lots of prayers, and hugs for your sweet family.
I'm so happy for you guys. :)
I hope it goes well - I am sure it will. We had a new judge also, and although there were LOTS of questions, the judge was very nice and it all worked out. We will be thinking about you two - especially having to go to court just after travelling!
You guys are often in my thoughts but i will step it up on friday. hope all is well
We will pray for you! Good luck, you are almost done!!
Michelle
We'll write when we can. We're arriving in our region on Sunday!
Eileen
OK.. how did it go? I can't waitto hear and see the beautiful little baby you call your daughter... Alia!!!
I am so happy for you all. I know you are busy. Write when you can.
Tracy
it's friday night.............how did the hearing go???????????
dying to hear from you guys!
My angel is asleep in her playpen......it has been the most perfect day.
seamless transition-even loved the bath, BUT, she doesn't like what I feed her....I am not the baby house cook-so that's been quite entertaining cuz she spits it all out and blows raspberries everywhere.
LOL
xoxooxoxoxo
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