We just got back from court and Eve-Marie is now legally my daughter! We’ve always been a family from the day Sarah and I got married, but now it’s official. It’s been a long and crazy journey to get here – none of which I’ve blogged about, but now that we’re finally here it’s amazing.
We thoroughly prepped Evie for court to ensure she’d show politeness to the Judge. Our lawyer told us what the questions would be –
Judge: Would you like me to make this man here your daddy?
Eve-Maire: Yes sir!
But he didn’t ask that!!
Instead he asked, “What do you think of this man here?”
We hadn’t prepped her for that.
Evie, thought for a moment, and then went on and on about how happy I make her and how she feels when I’m around. Sarah started to cry. Then the Judge almost started to cry!
It was awesome.
Afterward we ate some skittles, and we’re out to Chic-fil-a tonight to celebrate!
You can read Sarah’s post about today here.
Billy Chia 
So cool man! Congratulations!!
Congrats!
Wow! That’s huge! Had no idea. Congratulations! No wonder you were looking forward to the day today.
I’m happy for you Billy!! The way you talked about her, I always assumed that you already had adopted her. I’m glad everything worked out for you all! 🙂
CONGRATS, man!!!
That is incredible man! Wow. Yeah I had no idea either. I half expected you made the last payment on a new guitar that was your new “daughter!” I didn’t expect this but it’s so much better!!! Congrats and enjoy Chic-Fil-A!!!
Billy,
This is soooo awesome, man – congrats! You are already thanking God, I’m sure.
FM
woohoo! congratswe’re waitin’ for the official day too… can’t wait!
That’s great, I hadn’t realised that you hadn’t adopted Eve officially already. But that’s amazing. 😀
Congrats man!!
Awesome bro!
I almost started crying! Happy Day!
ok I did, just a little 🙂
What? That’s awesome. By the way…great picture.
Isn’t God good! We’re studying adoption now in Ephesians…. how God in love adopted us.
I know you’re happy… and God is too. Congrats Billy!
Jim,
Seriously – God is amazing. There’s been all kinds of spiritual lessons in this.
That’s great Billy! Your love is so amazing and strong through all the twists and turns that this has taken. Great to hear that when she’s put on the spot, that she answered that way. Can we witness about our Lord with the same passion and love? I sure hope so.
Rock on man!
Billy, couldn’t be happier for you guys! Awesome.
I’m so glad you are my kids’ daddy. You’re amazing.
Hey Billy,
Congrats on the adoption! You have a very special daughter there. I’m glad that the judge’s question was one that wasn’t prepped…It make her answer all the more real and precious.
I know that you are and will continue to be a great dad to both of your girls.
Katie
congrats man, that is awesome.
Praise God! Congratulations, Billy. That is beautiful.
Thanks God for answer prayers, we are very very happy,
Praise the Lord !!!
Simply awesome! Congrats!
Very cool man. Congrats.
YEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!! This is awesome!
Congrats, Billy!
VERY AWESOME!!!
Congrats!!!
hooray huzzah!!
that’s awesome, billy!
That is too cool Billy! You guys are such an awesome family. Congratulations!
Wow man.
Congratulations!!! This is awesome!
Amazing, Billy. Just came across your youtube stuff. You’re funny. Am happy for you.
blessings,
Sid