Tuesday, May 13, 2008

COURT DATE!

Hello!
We have a court date,
and time!
Monday, June 16, 2008 at 2:30pm Astrakhan time!

We do not yet know our exact dates of travel. If we had to estimate the question on everyone's mind, "When will you get back with her?" we would say; well, there's a 10 day mandatory waiting period after all court proceedings, so we should pick her up on Thursday, June 26, then it takes 7 days to process her passport, that takes us to July 3rd. You always get the passports in the evening, so we couldn't fly to Moscow until the morning of July 4th. Now, that's a Friday and we have to have a medical appointment for her in Moscow, so that probably couldn't be until Monday the 7th, I believe we also turn in some paperwork to the American Embassy that day as well. Then, we have an American Embassy interview the next day, so that would be July 8th, then I suppose we could fly home July 9th. This is just how our representative and interpreter Galina and Vica told us to calculate it, but we'll know for sure soon, and when we do I'll be sure to post it right here!

6 comments:

The Smiths said...

We are another CHI family waiting for a "Sister" from Astrakhan. We enjoy keeping up with your adoption progress, and we are very excited that you had such a great experience in Astrakhan.

Jennifer Main said...

CONGRATULATIONS!! How exciting that you received a court date so quickly and will be reunited with your daughter soon!! Good LucK

Jennifer Main

Joel and Clarion said...

Congratulations! Glad to hear you guys had a great first trip and that your court date is already set. I wish things moved as quickly in Vladivostok. But it's all in the Lord's hands. Blessings as you prepare for trip #2 and court.

said...

That is wonderful that you have a date and that you a good amount of time to prepare. We are leaving Friday for Trip one and hope that our time between is shirt. Congratulations!
Monica

The Smiths said...

We are another CHI family waiting for a referral of a 3 1/2 yr-old "sister" from the Astrakhan region. It's exciting to read about what a great experience your 1st trip to Russia was. Congratulations on getting your court date - I know y'all can't wait to bring home Sister.

Patti said...

Great news! Congratulations on your court date!