
We thought this day would never arrive.
We stayed just a few blocks from the courthouse and enjoyed the down hill walk. We were first on the docket at 8:15.
We were first to get to the courtroom. The marble hallway shined. We were met by a lady with a clipboard, proving her authority, in hand. After we checked in, other families filled the hall, excited, knowing that today marked the first day a new kind of life.
We went into the courtroom and were sworn in. The judge greeted us with a broad smile on her face. Her greeting put us at ease, but her robes conveyed authority. She was a matron with state authority to put families together. She spoke to us tenderly and solemnly. We stated our names. She asked us if all the information was true. She authorized an order. She made Allie our daughter. The charming and beautiful Susan and my emotions melted. We weren't expecting that. We didn't know what to expect.
19 comments:
Praise God from whom all blessings flow...
I know the journey here was unbelievably difficult, scary, and painful. And yet, I see the joy you have shared here week in and week out.
May God bless your family.
Shaun.
congratulations!
congrats mondok fam!
Beautiful.
amazingly awesome!!
congrats! nice tie.
Tears in my eyes, again. I'm so glad this part of your journey is over, at the same time that you begin the next. May God continue to bless you all with grace, mercy, peace and healing.
Praise the Lord and congratulations!
Praise God! How Awesome..
what a beautiful family! I am so happy for you all!
Yay! I'm so happy for you guys :)
That is awesome!
Woo Hoo!!!! Congrats! May God continually bless and keep you!
Yes, amen.....tears in my eyes too. Praise God....amen to Vicki Small's comment above.
Love the tie also.
God BLESS you all....and heal that precious little tiger of YOURS.
from Paige in Beaverton OR
SO wonderful!
Wow, what a huge event for your family. Congratulations to all 3 of you!
Truly awesome.
Congrats!
Bob and Dorinda
Congratulations! We're so happy to hear that this step in your journey is complete. What a blessed little girl.
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