We first arrived at the Ministry at 2pm. We briefly met with officials, had an interview and photos taken by Reuters journalists, and then waited about 90 minutes while the other two families had their interview with the Under Secretary. At last it was our turn. We were ushered into a small room where Under Secretary Adhikari briefly interviewed us (maybe 20 minutes). He was very pleasant and genuinely warm. He seemed honestly curious to understand our motivations as to why we chose to adopt a child from Nepal, why we chose to adopt an infant, how we would teach her about her country of birth as we raised her, how we would care for her, and what our hopes were for her future in our family. We signed a legal document saying that we wished to be Shanti’s parents, and promised to take care of her, and send annual updates. Then as I held my breath, he took out papers with photos of Shanti and both J and I and he signed her official Adoption Decree.
The director of our orphanage placed a nepali mans hat on J, and placed a red and green necklace and red bangles on me to signify that now we were Nepali parents.
So now she is our daughter and we are her parents. What a beautiful sense of peace - Shanti
11 comments:
Congratulations on becoming Shanti’s parents, you must be so happy.
I wish you all the best
Hulda in Iceland
Teryl & J - I am so happy for you, Shanti & your boys! What an amazing moment in your lives! Thank you for allowing us to share in your joy! Much happiness to all of you - Melissa
I am so thrilled for you and grateful for your postings. I hope you will continue posting once you return home--that's where all the fun will begin! What great pics too.
Cheers,
Lisa
September 11th/12th will now and forever have beautiful meaning for you. Congratulations and safe travels home!!
Congratulations!!! So incredibly happy for you and your family! Thank you for sharing your journey to Shanti with us.
Namaste, Jen
Congratulations! I am so happy for you. All the best and thanks for sharing with us.
Namaste Reg
Congratulations on finalizing your adoption of your beautiful little girl!!! Thank you for blogging and providing such wonderful insight to the new process in Nepal. Looks like the government has worked extremely hard to make it run smoothly. All of us adoptive parents respect what Nepal is doing. Thank you for sharing.
Congratulations to you! We have enjoyed following your journey to Shanti. Thank you for sharing these wonderful memories with all of us. Many blessings to you all!
Thank you for sharing Shanti with us. She is beautiful. I know that you will continue to focus your care and love to her. Your family will slowly but wonderfully enter into her heart. She will feel your warmth, care, and love. Blessings to the Elam-Armstrong family.
Congratulations on becoming Shanti's parents. So incredibly happy for you all! Amy
Post a Comment