since then..
Thought I'd add a quick addendum to update what's happening in the process. No sappy Susie moments in this one. Step away from the kleenex.
We misunderstood again (shocker) about the exact process once our file was sent to China for good.
We...probably should say "I"...thought that once it went to China, it would be in the hands of the powers-that-be who would give us our travel dates. Not so. Much like our government, there were multiple levels of government that had to give approval.
However, we were told that last Monday, Feb. 4th, our Article 5...don't ask, don't know...was officially (love that word. seriously considering petitioning for its permanent removal from the English language) delivered to the CCCWA...and THESE are the people that give the go-ahead for the come-ahead. (it's late...getting slap-happy...and apparently having an affinity for the ever-popular, always misunderstood "-"!)
Facts:
-the CCCWA can take 3-8 weeks to give you your travel dates...then you typically go 3-4 weeks later.
-due to Chinese New Year, all offices...in the entire country...are shut down...for 10 days.
-the CCCWA had our file for 1 business week before they shut down to celebrate.
-our case is supposedly being expedited due to ChaCha's heart condition...so it should happen sooner than 3-8 weeks.
So boys and girls, what does this mean about estimated travel dates??? Means we have no clue.
At this point, we are praying that when they reopen on February 18th, they will give us a call within a couple days. We know God can do anything! Please be praying along with us.
We misunderstood again (shocker) about the exact process once our file was sent to China for good.
We...probably should say "I"...thought that once it went to China, it would be in the hands of the powers-that-be who would give us our travel dates. Not so. Much like our government, there were multiple levels of government that had to give approval.
However, we were told that last Monday, Feb. 4th, our Article 5...don't ask, don't know...was officially (love that word. seriously considering petitioning for its permanent removal from the English language) delivered to the CCCWA...and THESE are the people that give the go-ahead for the come-ahead. (it's late...getting slap-happy...and apparently having an affinity for the ever-popular, always misunderstood "-"!)
Facts:
-the CCCWA can take 3-8 weeks to give you your travel dates...then you typically go 3-4 weeks later.
-due to Chinese New Year, all offices...in the entire country...are shut down...for 10 days.
-the CCCWA had our file for 1 business week before they shut down to celebrate.
-our case is supposedly being expedited due to ChaCha's heart condition...so it should happen sooner than 3-8 weeks.
So boys and girls, what does this mean about estimated travel dates??? Means we have no clue.
At this point, we are praying that when they reopen on February 18th, they will give us a call within a couple days. We know God can do anything! Please be praying along with us.
