Well this wouldn't be a Russian adoption without some Visa drama. Monday the 14th I shipped off our Visas overnight to New York for 3 business day service. They should of been done Thursday, and I had them in my hand on Friday. Guess what, still no visas. Thursday I called to find out why they hadn't been shipped yet, and was informed that they didn't get submitted until Wednesday, and didn't explain why, and that they wouldn't be done until Monday. They said the submission day doesn't count in the 3 business day aspect. Though last time it did. Confusing. So they should of been ready Monday, and shipped out Monday, received on Tuesday. Still okay with this. Well guess what, they didn't go out on Monday either. Now I am a little upset. I called on Tuesday, and they promised they were going out Tuesday. They did get picked up, so I should of had them today. So I get up and look up the tracking and guess what, they are still in New York.....
I called FedEx and was informed that due to weather and mechanical issues, they couldn't leave and now because of Thanksgiving I won't get them until Friday. Now we don't leave until Monday, but this still freaks me out, I sent them out so early just so I wouldn't have to stress about them.
Oh, yeah, and my washing machine broke today, so guess who get to possibly go buy a new washer? Hopefully Randy can fix ours though...
On a good note though, both kids are done with Christmas, presents bought, gift are bought for all people that we need in Russia, and I have a coat and snowsuit for little miss. Shoes are bought, and I think I am ready to go, I don't need anything else. Praying anyway, I am tired of shopping.
A Year of Change
2 years ago
Yikes! Yes, the stress visas can cause is over the top! Glad you have everything else done though! YAY. Can't wait wait to hear about the second trip! Exciting :-)
ReplyDeleteA little drama goes a long way. . .we were in the process of our adoption and got to replace our dish washer, washing machine and dryer! Not all at once, but definitely during the 1 1/2 years we were in process! AND while we were finishing our basement off! Yes, some of this was in between trips. . .you get through it somehow and it all works out. God sees to it. Prayers for you though! God knows I know you feel like you need them! : ) God bless!
ReplyDeletewhat an amazing Christmas this will be for your family! I hope your Thanksgiving was wonderful, you sure have so much to be thankful for this year! Best of luck on your travels, hope Camden adjusts some what easily! Cannot wait to see photos of your princess!
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