Gothcha Day is known in the Adoption world as the day your child is placed in your arms forever. Our Gotcha Day was October 23rd 2009 (3pm). It was amazing. Reminds me of the day we brought Livija home from the NICU. Such a feeling of accomplishment after traveling down such a long road.
He was changed into a brand new outfit from the agency. White pants and a little white hoodie. We excused ourselves from the room as he shared a private goodbye with his foster mother. We could hear her cries from the hall. The social worker then reached for Kalvis and placed him in my arms and we were quickly whisked away. While we waited for our cab, his foster mother followed and whispered her last goodbyes through the window. Kalvis did not cry. He sat in his papa's lap looking out the cab window at the city. Then he fell asleep.
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The entire scene sounds very emotional. It gives me knots in my stomach just reading about it.
Beautiful picture of Imants and Kalvis.
Marcie, thanks again for sharing your journey with us. I can't imagine how emotional that day was for everyone involved.
How sad for her.. I can't imagine a harder job than being a foster parent... she taught him how to love, by giving of herself. Then gave him to a family that will love him forever!
So bittersweet!
I love the picture of Imants and Kalvis. Determined and loving, at the same time.
Can't wait to meet him.
love, mom
I love this picture. What a journey it's been for all of you. Love you guys!
My heart aches for his foster mother...but at the same time, it's joyful for you. Thank you for writing about it. What a bittersweet moment. So happy that your Gotcha Day finally came...
Sounds like you must have experienced every emotion that day. His foster mom seems amazing, just as his mommy and papa are. Lucky Kalvis to have had such a happy beginning and now he is gaining a wonderful family full of love!
Janel
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