(Because I am behind with pictures, these are actually from Thursday)
Friday we went back to Home of Hope and got to spend more time with Aliyah. It was sweet to see much less fear in her eyes, and many more laughs. She mimics Jon and blows the cutest little raspberries ever. She is not much of an eater so far, but we had fun playing with her toys. She is a SNUGGLER! If you begin to release your hold, she begins to wimper. We actually appreciate this as she is able to voice her needs with the knowledge that her needs will be met. This is a GOOD sign!
We spent the afternoon at court hoping to get our Act of Adoption signed. The judge signed our papers and we were off to lunch to celebrate the next step in the process. It has been a joy to get to know our POA, Peter, and Fidele our lawyer. They have been so incredible in this process and are such advocates for adoption and for us.
We went back to the orphanage to see her at the allotted time. It was again just a bit sweeter than the time before. She was more lively and playful! We played her some music from my iphone and ended up seeing her face in the reflexion and leaned in for a kiss on the screen. VERY CUTE! She giggles with Jon and loves to be held by me. These little baby step visits seem to be really healthy and a good gradual process.
Beautiful, Laura!! She is a doll! Thanks for posting photos so we can share in the moment. I'm so glad that the process has been good for each of you. Love, love, love to hear how things are going. Rejoicing with you over God's precious gift to you and Jon!
ReplyDeleteLaura!!
ReplyDeleteShe is gorgeous. I am so so excited for y'all! Love seeing photographs...and cannot wait to see her in person!
Praying,praying for y'all! Such a special time. xo
Love you.
Oh my gosh she is so cute! Look at all that hair and those little beads..she is a doll:) Thank you for sharing these photos!
ReplyDeleteShe is gorgeous. I am so glad that court went smoothly and hoping that you get to come home soon.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet daughter you have. A true treasure. Blessings to you as you continue to bond. Thank you for the peek at the amazement of it all.
ReplyDeleteLaura and Jon,
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful pics!! Congratulations!!! We've been able to follow the Schulz blog and see you all in the background of the pictures. Looks like everything is going smooth!!! Happy Bonding Time!!!!!
Beautiful! Tears over here. My heart is melting. Thanks for posting these!
ReplyDeleteOh Laura! What a beautiful girl and a beautiful story!
ReplyDeleteSo did they do her hair before you came? She looks so fixed up and ready! :) LOVE reading your updates!!!!!
Prayers are being answered and God is being glorified! What a blessing to all of us here to be able to share this with you. Caton and I prayed over her pictures this morning and Aliyah already has a friend here who can't wait to meet her! Pretty sure Caton will want beads in her hair too!
ReplyDeleteso beautiful! love you and love seeing the photographs!! she is precious :)
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