I made the mistake of looking at my cell phone at a red light on my way home from work. It was a message from our adoption agency. It wasn't an emergency, but they'd like to share with us some news before the weekend. Of course, I called it right away!!! I was blown away to hear that our final decree was in. That means that the adoption has been finalized in Taiwan! I was really surprised, and so overjoyed! I started crying. It's a good thing that I was almost home and was turning off the state highway.
The adoption facilitator in Taiwan is working on travel dates already. We might have these as soon as next week. I'm anticipating leaving for Taiwan in 3-6 weeks, but we'll see what happens when we get this information next week. We'd like to do some sightseeing in Taiwan before picking up Hudson, like we did before getting Hannah. I've got a couple of apartment rentals picked out in Taipei, and I'm really excited that airfare costs are at an excellent price in May. All three of us could fly to Taiwan for less than the price of one of our tickets when we went to bring home Hannah over Christmas and New Year's. That's a blessing! There isn't extra money in this adoption budget for super fancy hotels and business class airfare with this adoption like there was for Hannah's.
I'll be starting to post photos shortly. That's what you're all waiting for, right? :)
We went out for Chinese food at our neighborhood restaurant to celebrate. This was Kevin's fortune.
Your son is beautiful! So proud for you and your family. I read your blog often and have been waiting to "meet" him!
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EXCITED!!! And his pictures, he seems smaller than I was expecting. Can't wait to see more.
ReplyDeleteThese photos are from last July and were with our September referral information. I'll be sharing more photos over the next few days. He looks much more toddler and not much baby anymore. You'll see... and meet see him in action this August. :)
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ReplyDeleteI can't remember, are you a st Lucy,s family? If you are interested in this kind of sight seeing, there is a beautiful area up in the mountains called Sun Moon Lake that is stunningly beautiful. We took a trip up there in 1997 when adopting our son. It's an Aborigine village and so so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWe are. :) We went to Sun Moon Lake and Alishan in December 2008. Agreed! It is beautiful there.
DeleteStill so excited for yall :) I can't wait to hear all about the trip and especially the apartment living! What a smart idea Sarah! :)
ReplyDeleteWahoooo!!!! We are soooo very excited for you all!! Gabriella has been showing people Hannah's picture and telling them she is going to have a baby brother very soon!!! Can't wait for ou all to come home so we can love on baby Hudson!!!
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