Wednesday, July 23, 2008

Time in between

We're off to Lake Tahoe for 10 days - I don't like the idea of wishing time away so I'm going to try to enjoy the time between now and the return of the judge.   I can't help but be consumed with thinking about the twins but, Katy keeps me busy and entertained.  I really enjoy doing things with her and, in all fairness to her, I need to make sure she doesn't miss out on anything due to this long wait.  It's much easier for me to get through this ordeal than first time parents who don't have a little one at home to occupy them.  

I spoke to the director of my agency today.  He reiterated again that the circumstances around the couple denied the court date are entirely different than mine and he doesn't feel that I'm in jeopardy of receiving the same fate.   He said that he has worked with this judge many times over the years and she is very thorough and logical.  She is painfully slow and detailed about the paperwork but her requests and decisions always make sense.  She does not act randomly against people and she's always been consistent - including in her slow pace.   It is one of her goals not to have any of "her" adoptions become questionable at any time - which, I have to admit is an admirable goal.  

I also told the agency that I still would like to go visit the girls when Olga returns at the end of August.  He's going to check with Olga about what dates would work and then let me know.  I think that will be a good trip for all of us.  But, until then, Katy and I will be enjoying our Summer with our family and friends and continue to prepare for the arrival of the girls.


Monday, July 21, 2008

More bad news from Ekaterinburg

Today an Ekat family posted that the judge has decided not to extend an invitation for court to them.  They visited in October and met a now 3 year old boy.  I don't know all of the details as to why the judge has decided to deny their adoption but just the fact that she can do that at this point is very discouraging and scary.   This particular family is working with an agency affiliated with my agency - she's very angry and upset since they've been jumping through hoops to get documents since October and only learned this today.  My agency has told me that the reasons this family was denied don't apply to me but, although that provided some relief, it doesn't make me feel very comfortable or confident about what's ahead.