Monday, March 16, 2009

Travel Approval!!!

I just got a very unexpected call from our agency saying they received our Travel Approval (TA) this morning from the Chinese government! For those not familiar with the process (i.e.- almost everyone reading this) the TA is one of several key steps and it typically comes in 2 to 5 weeks after the referral package. For those doing the math, today would be LESS THAN 2 WEEKS! But we're thrilled. Or rather, I'm thrilled. I haven't even been able to reach Amy yet to tell her...

Our agency has asked us to be ready to leave on Wednesday, April 8th, and they are requesting an appointment with the U.S. Consulate in Guangzhou for one of several dates two weeks later. It's going to be a whirlwind, but W-O-W!!!

Have to start looking at flights... oh and decide on a name... oh and get Chinese visas...

This means we won't be here for Peter's 2nd birthday. Ack! Poor guy! Fortunately, we're celebrating his birthday and Sydney's birthday at the same time the weekend before, so at least he'll get a party. Not that he's really aware of birthdays or parties at this point...

Sorry, rambling...

1 comments:

Colored With Memories said...

oh wow! how exciting! praising God with and for you guys!

ps...we somehow walked out on sunday with your ladle and serving fork...tell amy i'll swing them by this week...along with the 3 baby name books i promised!!