"Mom, what day we go America?"
This morning the mother of the boy was genuinely pleased to say: "The day after tomorrow."
This afternoon the second appointment at the U.S Embassy produced the Visa! It was a glorious time. The staff declared the documents to be in order. The interview lasted about 3 minutes. The Visa computer worked (a 24 hour wait if it had not) and all toll we were there about an hour.
We got to go with the Boehrs' and we played Uno (according to orphanage rules) while we sat in the waiting room between the interview processing. Mom dutifully lost both games of Uno much to the joy and jousting of Jason and Nathan.
When the visa was presented in his passport he hooted and hollered!
The other continuous question is: "When we go to orphanage?" The good-byes at Children's Cradle of Hope are scheduled for tomorrow. And the transition continues.
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It was our final appointment in the process of adopting Jason Sasha Ritzman. We celebrated at a cafe with sweets and tea before catching the trolley for home.
Glory to God! We look so forawrd to seeing you both. Can't wait! We love you and continue to pray you home.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! We are very happy for all of you. What a process and we are so fortunate to be able to follow in your footsteps and learn what to expect along the way. Hopefully we'll see you at the orphanage this afternoon. The Landrys
ReplyDeleteHappy Tears!!! So happy for you all. Being a part of your journey has helped Dave and me so much anticipate what our future time will be like. We continue to pray for you all.
ReplyDeleteFantastic news on the via. God is good. How exciting for you to finally have him permanently in your home...
ReplyDeletePlease let Jason know that he will have friends closeby and some of the good-byes tomorrow are only temporary.