I received an e-mail from Elona in Lithuania. A judge has been appointed to my case who is likely to waive the 40 day appeal period, based on Greta's health. This means that there won't be the typical second trip or, as I was considering, an extended stay in Lithuania.
I should know the court date on Monday but have warned that it will be the end of January - at the earliest. So it looks as though we'll have a Christmas tree up until February because Christmas is not happening until I have Greta and Robert together at home!