Decision Day!

Well one way or the other it has all come down to today. I got down here early this am just to touch base. You are all up to speed and know where we are at.
I continue to be overwelmed and touched by all the comments from you ALL. You guys are awesome and thats no stretch.
I will have to admit we were ready to celebrate as yesterday unfolded only to be put on hold once again. It was the perfect day , sunshine and roses literally everywhere. There was even a point in the proceedings where I nearly lost it, I mean my emotions. Debbie was being questioned by the judge ahead of me and all the sudden I started to have one of those moments. I was on the verge of tears and felt I couldn't stop it. I guess at that moment I felt it was only a formality after all and she would be ours in only a few moments. It just shows you not to always trust your emotions, they can play tricks. After another hour or so with some of the folk in the room actually falling asleep we new that it would be prolonged till today. Our translator said she could'nt belief we didn't get a decision yesterday. The judge seems afraid for whatever reason just to make a decision. At one point towads the end I felt like shouting, for heaven's sake just make a decision and do what is right here. Anyway the system here can test you in ways you wouldn't think possible.
As I sit here right now only 3 hours from court I must say we do feel a great sence of peace and confidence about what will take place. The only variable remains Nastya and how she will come across in court?? She certainly seems more than ready for today so we will soon see. It seems really weird in a way when you think about it, it could very well come down to a 7 yr old little girl's testimony. To be honest it never should, as I said before sometimes you just use common sense and do whats right for the child even if its against their will. Think about it??, isn't this what a huge part of parenting is all about?? I just feel at 7 she shoudn't be put in this position. Anyway she is one bright child and I do think really understands what today means, I only hope and pray she can express it before the court.
The truth is we have only known Nastya for 1 month today. And you know if we were here another 6 months we would be no further ahead with her. Our new life will only begin once we are home, as my friend Ed said the other day , you will only know real victory when you get home with her. I know this is true, and trust in only a few hours from now we will know if we have that opportunity to look forward to. I know that you will wait for our next post and we won't keep you waiting, promise.
Much Love to all, Randy
Ps, Thanks,sis for the rest of that song, I never new where it had come from until now, pretty good timing I think.