In April 2003 we were Mrs Wiedeking invited to Kempen. We had a long conversation, but Pro Infante had at that time no new license shall always receive. We asked them to support themselves because we wanted to bring to India our papers to us personally in an present children's home. She held that even for the best and put forth a contact. Now it was back clearance certificates, health certificates, reference letters to obtain evidence of content and update the Social Report. Everything had to, authenticated and translated in Indian Embassy in Frankfurt are the legalized by a notary. With these papers, we have August 2003 on his way to India was made in Delhi told us where that we are in children's home in Pune one can imagine us. Once there were two of us Mandir homes by  shown. In Unit 1 years, 350 children aged from 1 day to about 15 serves. They are well promoted and it will also be sought on vocational training and integration into independent living unterstützt.Unit 2 is a smaller home and cared for approximately 75 children aged 1 day to about 8 years.

Here we were presented our first daughter Dhanwantari. Barely six months, tiny and pretty.They laughed at us and we loved her immediately won. Your medical records was explained to us and we learned that she has two holes in the heart (VSD). We wanted it anyway and left them for examination by a pediatric cardiologist, as it stands at. He told us that a hole width closed and the other has become is less clear. In Germany, we could help her, so we agreed to the adoption. After two wonderful days with her, we had to adopt and       take home. The leave us fell damn hard, but we had the time to give the Indian authorities, to clarify whether Dhanwantari for a foreign adoption is free. A grueling time of waiting firmly begann.Inzwischen was that the Infante license as soon would not get back Pro. Since India on 06 June 2003 and Germany on 23 2001, the Hague Convention have ratified in October, so contract States and the Protection of Children and Cooperation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption support has to happiness, the central adoption office of the Land youth welfare office in Münster has agreed to our right to take our case. Here we met highly motivated staff who are committed and competent in the matter ingen struggled a lot.They were a great help to us. Even the District Youth Welfare Soest has always advised us well and cared for.

On 6 January 2004, a tiny ray of hope: A mail from India with a name and a date of birth. Kishori-10.08.2003 with the request whether we will adopt this girl. could no photo and details about the health and we wanted to take any decision. By asking a good friend in India to fly to Pune, to take pictures and send us.

Early March 2004, arrived the desired images. There was no doubt this sweet, tiny girl of four months in the pink dress should be our daughter.  

Trip to India

Once here and there, documents, some by mail were be demanded, we went on our trip on 10/06/2004. We wanted to first Kishoris Celebrate his birthday with her and.

                                                                     Finally arrived in Pune, it was already too late to visit Kishori. One night we had to hold on to them in person. The next morning at 10.00 clock we were abgeholt.Wir were so excited and nervous. As we sat for the second time in the office of  Mandir and Kishori suddenly stood on the arm of her Nanny in a yellow Tüllkleidchen in the door. They should be our daughter. It was love at first sight

Now were even still be demanded some papers, though before we left everything was in order. These documents have worried for us, dear friends in Germany and sent to India. Our court date was set, and on another visit we had to wait a long time. But now we were five weeks in Indies.

Once the OK was given to CARA, the case went to court, here are the guardianship was awarded for Kishori, which is the prerequisite for an Indian passport and a visa. At this hearing we did not have to be present, but were represented by our social worker.

Now we were invited to the official, very solemn handover. We were slung wreaths and flowers painted a Tikka point on the forehead. Thomas had to smash a coconut on a stone, which he managed very well. If the nut is broken into many parts, the family has a lot of luck, and we were now happy.

After the ceremony, and the snack we were adopted. The warden gave Kishori Samtbeutelchen a small red with a silver chain. It should be a keepsake, reminding them of the time with  Mandir for them. We found this very kind attention.

With the receipt of the passport we could now look after the visa and get away from Mandir and Pune. Kishori had become so well used to us that they would no longer even on the arm of her nanny and cuddle under protest from her left.

Then we went to Bombay to the German Embassy. The official was very pleased to see us.But he knew the district of Soest and his father came from there native. The world is after all small.

With the visa in his pocket could now go really nothing wrong. So we enjoyed at last rest in our India trip in Bombay on Juhu - Beach.

Once in Frankfurt, we were very fond of roses and champagne welcome. At home waiting for our parents, relatives and friends, what have been very touched and we were glad to be back home.

All this has now been almost a year her.Wir can say looking back that it was not easy to adopt Kishori. But it was worth it. We are very happy with our daughter Kishori-Lalitha-Marie.

We try with a strong Indian self-educate. It is important when a child understands where his roots are. We want to teach her much about her Indian culture. As we know India well, we can tell her about the beautiful side of the cultural treasures, traditions and natural beauty. If she is old enough, they will get to know their country and proud of it.