Sumy Court Date

Today is Thursday September 18th here in Sumy. This afternoon is our court date with the local authorities with the goal of receiving an "official" approval for the adoption of Alexa. Once that happens there is a mandatory 10 day waiting period for any appeals of family members to protest the adoption. It's really more of a formality since she does not have any family members to respond. We have decided to stay on a few more days and then head back home Monday during the waiting period. Janet will stay home and I will return on September 30th to complete the process in Kiev. We've been told there are a few final items to complete the adoption such as obtaining a visa, passport, a final medical examination, and her original birth certificate. Once all of this has been gathered we are free to take her home! Right now I'm expecting this to all happen and I'll return with Alexa on Sunday October 5th.