What wonderful friends we have. Today, we had so many of our swim team family friends ask us about Julianna, i.e. when is she coming? do you need help while you are gone? how old is she? ETC... And then, they said, "What a great thing you are doing...giving this little girl a new life and a new family!" I learned a long time ago to surround myself with supportive people. This instance in our life is no different!
We did learn today that we got the wrong visa. It just means we'll have to pay a penalty and wait extra days when we go to get Julianna's visa. It seems sad that a government would punish people who are coming to adopt a child that is not wanted by its own culture. That's red tape and politics for you.
Late night at the pool...the older kids left the swim invitational with Kenny and Angelo around 9:15. Gabby and Vinnie swam late, arriving home at 11:20...It was a late night for all.
Tomorrow, we start to pack...make lists...and pack some more.
We did learn today that we got the wrong visa. It just means we'll have to pay a penalty and wait extra days when we go to get Julianna's visa. It seems sad that a government would punish people who are coming to adopt a child that is not wanted by its own culture. That's red tape and politics for you.
Late night at the pool...the older kids left the swim invitational with Kenny and Angelo around 9:15. Gabby and Vinnie swam late, arriving home at 11:20...It was a late night for all.
Tomorrow, we start to pack...make lists...and pack some more.