Amy will tell you that "the judge signed the papers and they put a gold seal on it because the papers are very important. The papers say that Amy stays here with us.....forever. No more China."
She also knows that we as her parents raised our right hands and promised to take very good care of her. Special girl.... special day. She must have asked 15 different people if they were "the judge" as we waited for court processes to begin. Everyone we passed, every security guard, every lady that looked important and every man in a suit! "Hey... are you the judge? Is he the judge? Is she the judge?" Our attorney told her the judge would be in a black robe like one of the portraits we saw displayed in the foyer outside the courtroom. Amy had to check out our judges' robe when we first went into his chambers. He acknowledged that it looked like a black dress. That qualified him as "the judge".....in her eyes! "Nice," she said. She told him her name and that he had a nice desk, as she checked out his name plate and then immediately asked him straight forwardly, "Are you going to sign my papers and put a stamp on it?!!!!!" We went through the formalities and yes, he signed the document as Amy and the rest of us looked on. He told her the lady downstairs in the office would put the stamp on it. Pretty quick process then we took a few pictures. We think it was great for Anna to witness this whole process as she was too young to understand or remember her court date. It seemed to be a meaningful day for her as well. So glad this all went through today as we had ice and record freezing temperatures that caused many counties/courts to be shut down or delayed. We were delayed by over an hour. All schools were also cancelled today.
The Judge signed. We are official. |
She is proud of her important papers. State of GA adoption certificate with gold seal. |
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Tears of happiness for your family, Kristi! Congratulations! Hugs your girls for us:). I can't imagine being a little girl or boy going through this, so happy yet wondering how long it would last. I never wanted to be away from my parents as a little girl. These children are some of my Littlest Heroes.
holly mathewson:)
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