Well, we passed the psychiatrist and MMPI (all 585 questions for each of us) and the psychiatrist signed the paper! We got that and our regular physician's signature on Thursday, so that completed our dossier, or our Paper Babies!
After a stop at the bank for notarizations, we went downtown to certify. (In Ohio, an intermediate step between notarization and apostille is necessary. So, we sign the papers. The notary notarizes that we are indeed the people who signed these papers. The certification certifies that the notary's signature is indeed valid, that is really is THE NOTARY, and then the apostille certifies the certification for all papers going to foreign countries.)
Friday was our wedding anniversary, and I have the best, most thoughtful husband ever! He surprised me by arranging an overnight for us at Belterra Casino. We are NOT big gamblers, but the hotel and spa there are great, we had a gift card for a nice steak restaurant there, and we did go try our hand at the machines. Since we used to live in Vegas, we have learned how to play the machines and leave feeling good....we each put 20.00 in our machine of choice, and as soon as we are "up" we cash out, and are finished. Jim came out with an extra 7.75 and I netted 87 cents. Not big winnings, but we had fun, and left with more money than we went in with!
Our daughter Marie was the main fort holder here, assisted by Emily and Catie, so we had no kid worries at all. It was so wonderful to actually sleep in until 6:30am! Then, since I didn't HAVE to get up, I went back to sleep until 8!
Our night of rest complete, we returned home to ready for Easter and the celebrations here. Jim went to Columbus to apostille the dossier, and I stayed home cleaning the house. By 4 pm our Paper Babies were en route across the pond to their destination. Projected delivery...Tuesday.
And today we celebrate 7 years that Catie and James have officially been Stolz's. They were the first children we adopted, and so began our odyssey with international adoption. Catie is 21, and James is 13. James has officially been a Stolz longer than he had not been a Stolz. I look at photos of our time in Ukraine adopting them, and see them now and I just can't believe how blessed we are!
My prayer is for the Peace of the Risen Christ to be with all who are sharing our journey!
Mary
YAY--- I can't wait to get the little guys--- it takes way to long
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you and Jim got away for a night. You've earned it! Also, I can't believe you took time out of your wedding anniversary to get us from CVG. Thank you!
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