I received the awaited Russian court date.....November 5th, 2008. I will actually get Hughes on November 18th, 2008 and return home November 22nd, 2008. I received this picture of Hughes about a month ago. Wow, how he has grown and his hair is long.
This blog has been created to journal my adoption. As many of you know, this journey has been a roller coaster ride. One beloved friend said this phrase came to mind during one of the many dips..."the road to H*** is paved with good intentions". The journey has certainely been H***, but the outcome will be wonderful.
A note to all of you:
- Shari
- All of you have been wonderful during this time. Your thoughts, prayers, and shoulders have been a blessing to this endeavour. I am unable to express my gratitude to all of you, you know who you are. Please enjoy this blog and the continuation of the journey. Shari
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Adoption Timeline
- 8/14/07 Decision to adopt
- 9/18/07 Immigration paperwork submitted
- 11/1/07 Izzy ate passport
- 11/8/07 New rushed passport arrives--smeared!!
- 11/16/07 New (improved) passport arrives
- 12/11/07 Home Study Complete
- 3/5/08 Uzbekistan paperwork submitted
- 3/20/08 Single women unable to adopt from Uzbek, 10 month old girl in Perm Russian girl offerred
- 3/27/08 Perm Russia paperwork complete and submitted
- 3/31/08 Little girl is adopted by Russian family and no longer availble to me
- 4/3/08 Offerred Misha (aka Hughes William) in St. Petersburg, Russia
- 4/18/08 Paperwork redone for St.Pete and submitted
- 6/5/08 Misha (Hughes William) turns 1 year old, citizenship paperwork completed
- 6/19/08 Notified of travel date to visit Misha (Hughes William) in St. Pete
- 6/29/08 Arrived in St. Petersburg, Russia
- 6/30/08 Fell while sightseeing and broke my leg
- 7/1/08 Met Misha/Hughes at orphanage #8
- 7/2/08 Signed Letter of Intent
- 7/3/08 Misha officially named Hughes William Crumbley
- 7/4/08 Signed letter of obligation with Hughes official name change and his country change
- 7/5/08 Arrived back in the USA
- 8/11/08 Immigration approval recieved in the mail
- 8/26/08 Final paperwork hand-carried by another couple to Russia. Awaiting court date to be assigned
- 10/7/08 Received Russian court date for Nov. 5th
- 10/31/08 Return to Russia
- 11/5/08 Court date, awarded adoption of Hughes William Crumbley
- 11/6/08 Fly home for 10 days
- 11/17/08 Arrive in Russia to bring Hughes home
- 11/19/08 Take Hughes from orphanage #8 and fly to Moscow
- 11/22/08 Arrive home with Hughes
3 comments:
Yay! That's exciting! Court on my birthday :) But awesome you'll have him home for the holidays :) I'm so excited for you Shari!
Yeah! Julie
Hello Shari, I am so happy for u. I can not wait to meet little Hughes with his handsome self. We are waiting for his journey home. Congratulations. There is no greater love than when u are chosen by somone who is full of love to give...That is a special love...
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