It’s a mystery that I’m sure will always be with us. Less than 48 hours ago I shared my frustration about our adopted son Sam’s moribund German citizenship application. Today I received the following communication from the San Francisco Consul General:
Dear Mrs. Swarthout,
I’m glad to inform you that the Federal Office of Administration notified the Consulate today, that the Certificate of Citizenship for your son Samuel is now ready to be shipped to San Francisco.
We will inform you as soon as it arrives here, for you to pick it up at your earliest convenience.
Best regards,
Antje Metz
Consul, German Consulate General
We are still so stunned that our long wait has come to an end. Sam was also quite surprised when we told him the news at dinner tonight. His first reaction was to ask why it took so long and then he quickly added that he thought it was pretty awesome. Now that we are moving back to Berlin, Sam’s plans are to begin training for FC Bayern München and to eat lots of döner kebaps with his brother and sister and his friend Noah.
I’m grateful for the support of so many people who read this blog. And I remain determined to support others who seek to have their German citizenship restored.
Donna Swarthout 
Mazeltov, Donna and Sam – and family. And good wishes for a happy, positive experience in your new home.
Dan
Thanks Dan!
Dear Donna, congratulations to all of you! Double congratulation to Sam, first for the citizenship and secondly because Hertha BSC is first Legue again, although he is Bayern München fan as it seems. Whatever, he can be happy fpr Hertha and all of us are happy for Sam. See you soon, best wishes to all of you, Etha
Ich gratuliere!
This is beautiful. I learned of your story through a Deutsche Welle report and found it to be so inspiring. I too am Jewish and of German heritage, with a great love of the country and hopes of living there some day. Best wishes to you and your family on your new journey. 🙂
Thanks so much and great to hear from you.
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