Monday, December 29, 2008

WE PASSED COURT!!!

We passed court!!! We passed court!!! What an amazing journey this entire experience has been. We are SO grateful for all the prayers and best wishes you all have extended to us.
Right now there really aren't words to express how we are feeling...disbelief is one because we have had such a wonderful adoption experience and the thought that something could go wrong at any time is always there. Pure elation is probably the best word, though.

I know we will catch flack from everyone (esp. those of you who have not been able to see the babies pictures yet) but our agency has still requested that we not post public pictures until the babies are physically in our arms. This is not for us, but for all the other pending international adoptions out there...the parents who are still waiting to pass court. Right now international adoptions are very volatile. Posting pictures of children who are not physically in their new parents care can hamper adoption relations for others. It's a sticky thing...So, we want to do everything we can to help others attain the same joy at being new parents as we can. If you would like to see Ruby and Roman, please email me or post your email and we will send you private pictures. Thank you so much for understanding!!!

Love and Best wishes for a wonderful New Year!!!

Drubek

8 comments:

alpidarkomama said...

Hooray, hooray, hooray, hooray, hooray, hooray, hooray, hooray, hooray, hooray, hooray, hooray! You must be so excited. Not much longer now!!!!!! :) :) :) Happy New Year!

Dawn said...

CONGRATULATIONS!!!
We are waiting to travel for our son in Vietnam. I would love to swee pictures of your children, if you feel comfortable with it.

WeAreAdopting at yahoo
http://wehavebeenblessed.blogspot.com

Amber said...

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Congrats and Praise the LORD!
I would love to see more pictures!
amberboyd@kw.com

Jennifer said...

Congratulations!!!!

A Whole new world for this Mom of boys. said...

I am so excited for you..........when is your travel date?? I know you are getting that ready as we speak......you have never been one to let grass grow under your feet......I can hardly wait to meet the newest members of your family.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations! I have been watching your blog. We have one home from Toukoul, and one waiting for us at Toukoul. We are right behind you in the process. Did you get new pictures in Dec.? Email me if you have a chance... kellieandmarcus@hotmail.com

Kellie

Anonymous said...

Congratulations!!! Hip hip hooray!! I am still waiting, am hoping some time next year I will get a referral :-)
What wonderful news on passing court, I am hoping travel comes soon for you guys.
Would love to see pictures!
tickledpink.kim@gmail.com
Happy New Year! Kim

Unknown said...

SO SO SO SO SO SO excited for you!!!!!!!

I want a picture!!!!!!!!!!!!

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