The judge approved our adoption today! It was a very simple process. We were asked several of the questions that many of you have asked already such as "why 4?" and "why teenagers?" The children were called in individually and were asked how they felt about us and if they want to be adopted by us. All said "Yes"...of course! So now...tomorrow is day 1 of our 10-day waiting period. Of course, there is a Ukrainian holiday on our "day 10", so we'll have to wait another few days (weekend) for the court decree on the following Monday.
Katelyn is really enjoying her time with her new brothers and sisters. If they don't understand her, she simply continues to repeat herself until they understand! She's getting really good at some form of sign language that seems to make sense to everyone.
Alex is starting to interact with us more and more each day. He loves playing card games. He is still shy about trying English words, but when he gets to America he will realize that it is a necessity! We look forward to beginning lessons with an English tutor when we get home!
Bryan left after court today...a taxi to Zaporrizhya, another overnight train ride to Kiev, and finally his 3 flights home...Amsterdam, Detroit & Raleigh. We already miss him very much.
Thanks again to all of you for your prayers! Please keep me and the children in your prayers as we finish out our very long time here. We are marking the days on a calendar!
Love,
Joy
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YEAH! A loving home for 4 children who greatly deserve it. What awesome news! We'll talk to Bryan soon and will be praying for the rest of the Tanner family to have a safe stay and trip home.
Love, The Georges
That's great news!!!! Many congratulations -- Sarah and Scott
Finally! Congratulations! Dasha is very excited for Jenna to be home. Please read our blog for our updates.
I'm so happy for your family!
Sharon
Im so glad to hear the great news! I am counting the days until you and the kids get home to Raleigh. It sounds like Katelyn is the Great Communicator! Give my love to everyone.
Aunt Gail
Congratulations Joy. This is wonderful news.
Nina Lewis Aydeltote
Joy,
We hope you feel the power of an army of people praying for you and wishing your whole family the best as you handle the rest of this journey with Bryan far away.
Love to you and all of your children,
Stacy Taylor
Hi Joy, I am so excited for you!
Just want you to know I will be praying for you and the children as Bryan leaves.
Angela Bradshaw
Congratulations!!! It sounds like everything went very well. Can't wait to meet everyone. Molly has left no one untold about her 4 new cousins including their names and ages. We Love You All!!
Todd, Debbie, Madison, & Molly
Congrats! We are so happy for you and will continue to pray for everyone's safe return.
Love, Wayne & Ashley
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