On Friday Dec. 18th, the 15 day appeals period after court was up! Our in country team has received our Court Decree and have applied for Cody's passport!
Aug 2008 - Sent applications to Cherub International and Journey Home Adoption
Jan 2008 - started seriously researching international adoption
THE STARFISH POEM
Once upon a time there was a wise man
who used to go to the ocean
to do his writing.
He had a habit of walking
on the beach
before he began his work.
One day he was walking along
the shore.
As he looked down the beach,
he saw a human
figure moving like a dancer.
He smiled to himself to think
of someone who would
dance to the day.
So he began to walk faster
to catch up.
As he got closer, he saw
that it was a young man
and the young man wasn't dancing,
but instead he was reaching
down to the shore,
picking up something
and very gently throwing it
into the ocean.
As he got closer he called out,
"Good morning! What are you doing?"
The young man paused,
looked up and replied,
"Throwing starfish in the ocean."
"I guess I should have asked,
why are you throwing starfish in the ocean?"
"The sun is up and the tide is going out.
And if I don't throw them in they'll die."
"But, young man, don't you realize that
there are miles and miles of beach
and starfish all along it.
You can't possibly make a difference!"
The young man listened politely.
Then bent down, picked up another starfish
and threw it into the sea,
past the breaking waves and said-
"It made a difference for that one."
Hooray for a boy who is now officially, irrevocably, completely, and legally yours!
ReplyDeleteSo happy for you! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteFantastic! Great news! When do you get to bring him home?
ReplyDeleteCongrats on this milestone! I remember trying not to sweat it...but it was STILL nice to hear the official word. Congratulations to you ALL! - Alison
ReplyDeleteOne step closer! We cannot wait to read about the reunion (and, of course, to see pictures!)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Julie and family!!!! This is a wonderful photo - many more happy times to come. Do you know when you travel?
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Terrific news!! It won't be long now :)
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