Friday, August 21 brought finalization day for Naomi's adoption. This experience was very surreal, sitting in a courtroom with our attorney, holding the baby I'm hoping the Judge tells me we get to keep forever. It was like an out of body experience hearing our attorney talking about Naomi and our family, presenting documents, asking us questions and signing papers in open court. I don't know what I was expecting, but it was a more memorable event than I had anticipated. I think I had thought of this as more of a formality, and the sealing was what I was really looking forward to, but other than a few nerves, this was an incredible experience. I didn't think this actually meant that much to me, being that I already considered Naomi ours, but it mattered more to me than I thought. I had to fight back tears while the Judge told us that from this day forward Naomi would be officially and legally our daughter. Judge Roth was a very sweet man.
We are so happy with our Attorney (left) and our Agency (represented by Kathy on the right). There is nothing I would change about our experience in getting Naomi. I have definitely come to the conclusion that everyone should adopt. I really mean that, it has taught me so much, made my heart grow so much bigger than I thought possible, and opened my eyes to a whole world I never knew before.
My mom came with us to help with Boston in the court room. Her support in every aspect of our adoption has meant so much to us and made such a difference to us. Thank you, mom.
Our first photo as an "official family" outside the District Courts.
What a day, what an experience, but the weekend was just beginning...
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It was such a privilege to be there. Thanks for including me. It was pretty incredible to hear a judge based on all the evidence praise your family and say how happy it made him to make Naomi a permanent part of your family. Awesome!!!
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