What happens next
Next:
We apply to the Federal Databank for a Release Letter. We did this today.
The Release Letter arrives, slowly.
The Children's dossiers are assembled for court.
Our dossier and the children's dossiers are filed with court and we request a court date.
We wait.
We get a court date (usually 10-14 days notice).
We come back to Russia for court. 
We visit the orphanage and confirm our intentions.
We go to court (see imposing courthouse in pic).
Court says yes (we hope and pray).
We wait 10 days for the decision to become firm.
We may or may not have the children with us at the hotel during these 10 days.
On the 11th day, the children's Russian passports are issued.
We travel to Moscow.
The kids get a medical exam from US people.
We get US Visas for the kids.
We fly home.
10 comments:
Hi S & J
Wow - so now we wait.
The update keep us going.
Don & BARB
Whoot! Whoot!
i am so excited for you guys. and to be a big, huge cousin who lives in california and they won't meet until thanksgiving.
but still fun, right?
YEAH FOR SPECIAL WONDERFUL CHILDREN! God is faithful.
~Kara
Suzanne, I just found your blog and got caught up on your recent posts. I am so happy for you! We are adopting from Russia as well, but are still trying to complete the dossier (getting close). What an amazing trip you have had. I look forward to reading more. -Sandy
This is so very cool to get to "live" this adventure along with you. Personally, I like the moniker "L'il Girl". Maybe she could be a hiphop artist when she grows up. Looking forward to more news. Lovies,
Jenny
Looks like nice weather for your last day. It appears that you have accomplished all that you cold have hoped for and more.
Hope you have a great time in Korea and maybe rest up for the venture home.
Mom snd have discussed maybe me picking you up my myself so you two could sleep from Arlington to Ferndals - one in back seat and one is front set tipped back. Let us know your thoughts about this.
Kara called last night for an update on the Emails. She is sad that she will not meet the kids until Thanksgiving.
Wishing you a continued good trip.
Dad
So much more to do wow. But you have your children. That's wonderful. Save travels.
Susanne: I am so excited to share your week in Khab. through your postings (and the chat night) -- and overjoyed to hear that you will have both a son and daughter! I wish you a safe and easy journey home -- it seemed shorter to me than the trip over. I look forward to more updates when you are back home and a bit recovered from the trip. I am counting my release letter days now and dreaming about July too. Best, Catherine
Papa, I know Don and Carol are looking forward to hearing the news first-hand. Lets stay with the plan we have. Thanks though. We will be well-rested from our overnight in Seoul.
Love,
Suzanne
PS we don't live in Ferndale! ;p
Suzanne, love the list....you make it sound so easy! ;-) I know how hard it is to walk away. Wishing you a short wait to trip #2. Do they estimate how long?
Papa, I read too fast. You were just planning on sleeping arrangements. Sorry. We will be far too excited to tell you our adventures and brag on our kids to sleep. If Mom is up to it, please bring her. I so much want her to hear it all.
Love,
Suzanne
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