The judge was about our parents age and was very friendly and warm. He asked a few questions, mainly why we wanted to adopt when we had four of our own. It seems they're more familiar with adoption following infertility, than the concept of adoption for the sake of giving a child a loving family.
He finished by asking the most important question: this child has been abandoned once; we don't want that to happen again. Will you swear to be there for, to love and support this child for the rest of his life?
It was very solemn moment, but we could whole heartily pledge our lives to that commitment!
Finally boarded Korean Air on Saturday morning August 12th for a long 13-hour flight home (shorter than the trip over, due to crossing the international dateline LOL) arrived in Chicago Saturday morning August 12th. !!!
After being picked up at O'hare by our hotel driver, we asked, and they considerately consented, and allowed us to use one of their rooms to change and freshen up for our friend's wedding. We arrived, do to Chicago traffic, only in time for the reception. But it was a blessing to be able to take at least some part in their special day!
There were four little kiddos excited to greet us when we finally made it to Grandma & Grandpa Schurter's house Saturday evening around 5. We are so thankful and so incredibly blessed to be safely all together again!
Thank you so much for your prayers throughout this entire trip!! We could feel them as things went so smoothly, safely, and satisfactory throughout the entire 10 days!!
We look forward to Susi's brother's wedding on September 2nd, with a trip to Korea soon to follow; Lord-willing in mid-september to bring this little one home to join his forever family!!
I'm so happy for your family! He will be truly loved on and blessed by all of you! Love, Aunt T.
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