Wow, it finally feels like things are starting to move! Ever since we sent our dossier to Taiwan, there has been a great forward momentum on the adoption process. After some excruciating waiting periods, any movement feels wonderful. But the steps that we have taken lately have been even better because we can see how much closer we are.
First, Calvin's nursery in Taiwan turned around their report to send to court much quicker than expected. Then, we were notified about a court date only 10 days after submitting the paperwork to court. Court is scheduled for July 7th in Taiwan. We aren't completely sure what the court hearing looks like but we
believe it will be the director of his nursery, his birth mother, the
judge and all of the needed paperwork to review. The judge will review the paperwork and eventually (possibly that day but most likely weeks later) will make a ruling for the adoption. Following court we will receive a first decree, then a final decree. Upon receiving the final decree, we will begin planning our trip to Taiwan. The timeframe is still very open ended, however it could be possible that Calvin will be home before his second birthday, on November 12th!
As if all of this wasn't encouraging enough, in addition we have been sending him care packages and skyping each month. We have our third skype in two days! These moments fill us with so much joy and strength.
After so much waiting and talking about someday, we are allowing ourselves to begin to prepare for someday soon. Every legal document I see that has Calvin's name next to ours gives me butterflies. When his nannies refer to us as mommy and daddy my heart is so full. Even the court appointment makes me thrilled that advocates are going to stand up in front of a judge and state that this adoption is in our son's best interest. It's starting to get real, and we are thankful for every step forward we take!
