It is very easy (for me anyway) to underestimate the length of time it takes to get business done in
On top of transportation challenges, things can change governmentally. That makes it hard (even for the best coordinator and lawyer) to keep up with which office or agency handles what procedure. Not to mention their office hours and lunch break time.
In order for Jason to obtain a new Ukrainian passport his residency at the district and regional records offices had to be relinquished. This process requires finding the correct office locations (not an easy task -most departments are tucked away in obscure buildings on ambiguous streets). Once inside a worker's office sitting is mandatory and if there are not enough chairs the participants they will not begin business until there are. Sitting may sound pleasant but days like today can hav to much. Plus the chairs are rather utilitarian and therefore not very comfortable!
Today, we had two workers at two different offices whose curiosity had us answering a lot of questions. They expressed fascination in Jason being adopted by Americans. They wanted to know things like - why
Igor (and later Viktor) worked their tails off from 10:30 - 5:30 today - part of the time on Jason's behalf and part of the time on behalf of adoptee friend Nathan. Since both boys lived in different regions and districts before the orphanage this meant double the process, double the driving, double the fun.
Lots of prayer went out today! Glory to God his answers sustain us. The documents needed to issue the passport are in ready for delivery. With the passport in hand the exit medical exam can take place. These culminate the requirements for the U.S. Embassy appointment where Jason's visa to the
We have been assured we are on track (document-wise) to keep the departure flight plan of Saturday, May 21st.
Matt 18:19 "Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven.”
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