Wow! Don't really even know how to put today into words.... Bottom line? Vitaly is now officially a Peterson, our son 100%! One year after starting the paperwork, he has parents, 3 brothers, 3 grandparents, an aunt and uncle, a dog, a cat, and an address in Maryland. A lot has changed since that awful August morning when we put him on a plane back to LV not knowing whether we would see him again. Such a relief! The "birth" of an adopted child is every bit as difficult and painful and emotional and joyful as the birth of a biological child. Both are sheer miracles! A few photos and details of the day...
Second court in Latvia finalizes an adoption. The judge, prosecutor, child, parent/s, lawyer, translator, orphanage representative, Orphan's court rep, and a secretary all gather for the review of documents and questions for all. Yes, I was nervous. Yes, I cried. Vitaly did a wonderful job - most importantly, stating that he wants to be adopted by us!
He decided to wear a suit to court, which got many wows! from those present :0) Here are a couple of photos from before and after.
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| v and trey waiting to leave from apartment |
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| the guys are ready for a nap and court hasn't even begun |
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| us with our dream team :) |
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| meet mr. peterson <3 |
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| celebration lunch after - v's choice |
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| shashlik is the party food of choice - yum! |
Much much more today, but these were the highlights of our special day.
Nothing will ever change the joy of adding a new child to the family - nothing!
Love from Latvia,
Sue
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