Yesterday we brought Ming-Zong to attend the court hearing for birthmother asked for re-schedule the custody in Maoli court. With the judge’s guidance, Ming-Zong stated that he wanted birthmother to leave the scene first, and then he clearly stated his willingness to be adopted! Previously we had been worried that two court hearing may have contradictory results, but after confirming Ming-Zong’s willingness, the judge in Maoli court stated that the court hearing for the custody will be suspended at the moment. If the hearing in Taipei court rejects the birthmother’s counter appeal to the adoption, the Maoli court will respect the result of the hearing.
Ming-Zong was very brave in the court hearing. On the other side, the birthmother had apparent emotional reaction after the court hearing because Ming-Zong chose to go to the U.S. She hoped to hear from Ming-Zong herself that he wants to go to the U.S., and Ming-Zong also saw the birthmother’s negative reaction. At that time Ming-Zong tried to avoid the question by focusing on his toys. We felt heartbroken that Ming-Zong had to face all these at such a young age, and we also worry about the influences on Ming-Zong’s growth in the future. We therefore will discuss with the counselor about Ming-Zong’s guiltiness and handling to the birthmother’s negative reaction.
Besides, since the adoption petition was influenced by the birthmother’s counter appeal, we haven’t heard of any current progress. We will provide Ming-Zong’s growth report to the family from time to time since the end of March. We will continue to keep in touch with the court. Once any update is received, we will inform the family soonest. Thanks a million for the long wait. We all hope for the good news!
