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Thursday, May 3, 2012
Passport Madness
What a crazy week.
Well, unless an unbelievable miracle happens tomorrow, Megin will not be going on this trip to Ethiopia.
The craziness started last Thursday. Megin still, after 4 weeks, had not received her passport. I called to ask about it, they told me we could expedite for $76. We were getting down to the wire, so I agreed. Monday, we got a
letter in the mail telling us we need additional documentation to prove her citizenship. No problem, we had an issue with Tem's passport, too, but were able to call and clear everything up.
No such luck. After 2 days and over 60 phone calls (Congressmen, lawyers, county clerks, adoption experts, best friends, and lots and lots of random secretaries who would transfer me...and transfer...and transfer...)nothing worked.
We had to break the news to Megin after school today, which was one of the hardest things we have ever done. She was disappointed, i was heartbroken. Overall, a very hard day.
SO...we are postponing her trip. She will still go, we can get a refund for all but $300 of her airline ticket. She has raised enough money to make a trip later. Perhaps she and I can return in September when we take Abenezer back to Ethiopia. We can complete all the paperwork the passport agency is requesting over the summer. WE will make that trip, and still have that reunion with Grandma.
I will still be leaving on Saturday morning. It is going to be a completely different trip without Megin. Not really sure what I will be doing for two weeks. I am kind of a spontanious planner. I like to have an outline for the trip...then I am comfortable to change it as I go. To go into a trip like this with, really, my departure, my return and Abenezer's visa appoinment on the calendar...and nothing else. Well, it is pretty scary. Definitely out of my comfort zone. Well, bring it on.
Please continue to pray for Abenezer's visa appointment. I really want to be able to bring him home for the summer. Pray for my health (my biggest fear is to be sick while I am there, esp. there alone). Pray that I am open to whatever God has for me on this trip.
Thanks, friends, for your fervant prayers this past week. Please keep them coming. It feels like a spiritual battle and I can't do it without your support!
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We love you all! We will continue to pray for Abenezer's appointment. HUGS!
ReplyDeleteOne of the reasons I had such difficulty sleeping last night was because I couldn't "put to bed" this trip for you and Megin. I'm sure God has a reason for you traveling alone and He will reveal it as the days flow by for you. I know you, you will find plenty to do. :-) Perhaps a few days' rest would be good after this very busy year. I love you so much and it is exciting to see God working in you, and through you. From one "fraidy cat" to another, "His strength is made perfect in our weakness" - I praise God for that promise and for the strength He gives that is so much greater than what we can muster on our own. My prayers go with you, dear daughter, and regardless of how old you are I will be counting the days until you (and Abenezer) are home safely! If you have an airport wait or a long layover, give your Mama a call. I'd love to hear your voice before you begin your international flight. I love you more than you can ever imagine!! "The eternal God is your refuge, and underneath are the everlasting arms; He will thrust out the enemy from before you, and will say, 'Destroy!' - Deuteronomy 33:27
ReplyDeleteSo bummed for you & Megin on this. But...God has a plan & in due time, this trip will happen! Praying for your safe travels, successful VISA appointment & for you to stay healthy & strong :) Prayers for you are going up!
ReplyDeleteYou are an amazing woman...God has you right where He wants you. I am so sorry Megin isn't with you. I can only imagine how heartbreaking it was (and still is) for both of you. I have learned (again) this week, in my life, that God's timing IS perfect and He really does have a plan...even if we can't see it yet. Will be praying for you, Abenezer, and your family at home :) all will be as it should!
ReplyDeleteHopefully you get to meet Amy and Michael while you are there. . . be sure to add that to your plans.
ReplyDeletePS: nice photo (wonderful, updated, current, beautiful)