I finally got a call back. I was so positive that I knew what was going to be said (“The judge gave her more time – we’ll get back to you in 3-6 mos) that I almost didn’t hear what was said!
The judge agreed to the adoption plan and said she could be moved to California (to US!!) before the parental rights are terminated. This will be a “legal risk adoption” like our others. The birth mom has 10 days to contest this ruling and have another judge rule which would delay our adoption but not placement with us.
So, what happens next is the caseworker schedules a committee to approve us as adoptive parents (it’s how they do it in Oregon) which will happen in mid/late February. Then we would need to start transition. We’ll need to find comparable services here so that her treatments will remain the same.
I’m wondering/hoping that we can bring her home sometime in March.
I’m sort of in a daze. I’ll probably have more to say later! 😉
In the meantime….here is a recent picture……
Wow – she’s a beautiful baby! I very excited and happy for you. 🙂
Amy, What a precious little doll she is! We are excited for you and praying that everything goes smoothly from here.
Isn’t God awesome?!?!?! 🙂
Praise the Lord!!!!!!! This is fabulous news!! You must be in shock. 🙂 So, even if she contests it, you still get to have baby placed with you! All good things. So happy for you!!
What a smile! Best wishes for you all 🙂
Congratulations! It was all of those prayers! We will continue to pray! How exciting!!!!!
Nana Nana boo boo – told ya so! Praise God!!!!! You’re gettin a baby.
You’re gettin a baby.
The first thought that went through my mind was:
Praise God from whom all blessings flow!
Praise Him all creatures here below!
Praise Him above ye Heavenly host!
Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost!
Amen!!!!
Somehow I think there was an angel choir singing halleluias too! Oh Amy I cannot even begin to tell you how extremely happy I am for your family. I know it’s not all done yet…more waiting and red tape, more hurdles and the “legal risk”, however, Princess has a family and that family is YOU! (that is a plural you!) That photo is adorable (start making layouts) and she looks so stinking much like J3 it isn’t even funny! And thank you Lord for a foster mom who loves you and takes pictures!!! We’ll keep praying.
Smiles.
I think I am going to cry… Actually, I just started.
I am SO VERY happy for you!!!
Love you!
Julie
Oh this is wonderful news!!!!!!!!!! I’m thrilled for you AND for this precious little one! She’s going to be where she belongs!
That is so awesome! Oh I am so happy for you and your family!! I’ll keep praying for you and yours. She’s adorable.
oh wow Amy, what wonderful news. and what a sweet, sweet picture. i’m amazed at how much she looks like your boys!
Praising God!!!! Continuing to pray!
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