Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Adoption Decree has been signed!


I just found out that Anika's birthmother signed
for the 4th and final time yesterday. This means that
we are now Anika's legal parents! My heart breaks thinking
of how hard yesterday must have been for her.

Yesterday was also Miss Julianna's First Birthday! Julianna is my cousin's
daughter. She is so cute. Hope it was a great day.

What does this mean for our travel time now that we have the decree signed? Well we will hopefully being heading to Guatemala in mid-Jan!!

9 comments:

Beth said...

YES! Congratulations!

I know, it is such a sad step. You just pray Anika's birthmom knows in her heart how much Anika is loved and is comforted by that.

Congratulations on such an important step.

Kimberly said...

Congratulations!!! What great and comforting news! SO happy for you!

Bobbi said...

The final signing is so bittersweet. You are so happy, yet sad for the BM.

But, on a good note, you are her legal parents! That is a big yeah!! Enjoy that. You deserve the happiness

Nicole said...

Congrats on getting the news! Definately a bittersweet moment...

Beth said...

She signed... it is so crazy how close our timelines have beeen!

Emily said...

Congratulations Tracy! This is such great news. It is bittersweet...

Hoping for a quick PINK for you to get your sweet little girl home. :-)

Emily

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!!! Hope your BC is quick and pink even quicker!

The Fox Family said...

Congratulations Tracy! This really is wonderful news. What a profound gift Anika's birthmom has given her.

Thanks for the birthday wishes for Julianna! We had a wonderful day and she was just too cute. I took too many pictures and will post some when I wade through them.

XOXO,
Sarah

Steph said...

Wonderful news!!! Congratulations!!