I just received these photos from Allison, and I'll admit it's hard holding back the tears after seeing them---tears of joy!
The adoption is final!
The pictures speak for themselves. God bless you everyone!
*(Remember that you can click on each photo to make it larger.)
*(Remember that you can click on each photo to make it larger.)
The Judge entering the courtroom with the adoption papers under his arm (and wearing a singing Santa hat on his head). Adoption day is his favorite day of the year! This judge has had the case since the kids first entered foster care in 2006, so he was very happy that Jasmine, Marissa and Sean now have a forever family!
Next was Marissa---plenty of hugs to go around!
above: Andrew holds Sean's hand. below: Last, but not least, Sean's adoption is finalized!
After everything was completed, the Judge posed with the entire family. He let all of the kids sit in his chair and bang the gavel.
Allison and Andrew gave all three children new middle names:
Jasmine Catherine (after Andrew's mom)
Marissa Joy (after Allison's and her mom's middle names)
and Sean Thomas (after Allison's father)
"Cubby," "Anna" and "Radar" all approve!
We wish them all the very best in the future!
Congrats and God Bless to all the Mayo Clan!
ReplyDeleteMay your days be filled with peace,joy and love. God Bless You All!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations to the Mayos- old and new :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone! I can not even describe the relief that we feel, now that it is all final. The kids feel it to, almost like it was the final permission the needed to really mesh as siblings. Thank you again! -Allison
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