CA and Plane Tickets

We have had a busy couple of days. After waiting 6 days (that’s 6 business days, it was actually 11 days instead of the normal 2 to 3 days) we received confirmation of our U.S. Consulate appointment (CA). We could not purchase our airline tickets until we had CA.

After two very intense days trying to find better fares, talking to 4 different travel agencies, with much encouragement from John and a lot of prayer I finally purchased our very expensive tickets. It was a very frustrating two days but God continues to assure us that HE IS IN CONTROL of all these details, and HE will provide completely for Daniel’s adoption.

We will fly out Saturday morning, Aug 30 at 7:46 a.m. and we return Friday, Sept. 19 at 4:11 p.m. It’s a really long trip! (I was hunting for a photo for this post and found so many great photos I couldn't decide so...)

We were not able to arrange any travel through AA, and therefore we couldn’t take advantage of the generously offered miles from our friends (thank you). AA’s flights simply didn’t work for our itinerary.

Our countdown continues…
5 days ‘til 40…
9 days until school starts
14 days until we leave for China
16 days until we meet Daniel!

Oh, our Chinese vias arrived Thursday... everything is falling into place.

I want to say thanks to those who have donated toward Daniel’s adoption. You aren’t seeing our “chip in” account grow because most of you have sent checks directly to us rather then using PayPal, but the total is growing and we are humbled and encouraged by your love and friendship.

Tonya