Adoption Denied…is This Real?

Remember that this series of posts is from 2005…(July 22, 2005)

Well, it looks like we are officially the first family to EVER be
DENIED in the region of Arkhangelsk, if only temporarily. We did
not get our adoption granted today as we had hoped.

The judge was very specific about our medical records and wanted verification on our physicians licenses’ as well as their ability to evaluate medical conditions such as psychological conditions and drug or alcohol additions as general practitioners. Additionally, he
was very concerned that my doctor had a medical license for “controlled substances”, which by our understanding is that she can prescribe medication.

So, we have to obtain letters from our doctors back in the US by 10 am Monday in order to be approved.

Other than that…things are ok. We still have no luggage but our underwear dried quickly.

AJ loves spending time with us and just lights up when we go to pick him up. We had a blast today on the swing and the teeter-totter. He loves to walk, walk, walk.

The director of the orphanage said that after we visited him the first time his personality completely changed. He went from a sullen child who never smiled to one who smiled, played, and had fun…like he had something to live for. It was nice to hear that such a short time spent with us could have an effect on him. She also said that after we left his confidence skyrocketed and he started to walk and climb like crazy.

We go tomorrow to get his passport picture. I would love to send some pictures but I don’t have the adapter because it is in the luggage. I will send some if we get it in time.

Sorry this is such as downer of a week and not much fun to read, but I know you all want to know what is happening. Please keep us in your prayers…it looks like we need it (and some kleenex, but that is in the luggage too!)

Love,
Marcie and Eric