With all the great news of passing court comes a whole new set of issues to think/talk/worry about. Abby and I made it through the first week with a few hurdles but we were able to keep a good attitude and make it to the weekend. That's when Abby got a set of "travel documents" to look through and we decided to start checking out some travel agencies. This is the scene Friday night as I'm almost asleep...
Abby: When does your passport expire?
Me: June, 2010.....WHY?
Abby: Just reading and in different publications it says your passport cannot expire within 6-months of travel. In order to get a VISA in to Ethiopia your passport has to be good for at least 6-months after you arrive.
Me: And....
Abby: Looks like you are going to have to get your passport renewed.
So this morning I did one of the most nerve-racking things I've done in a long time. I mailed off my current passport, along with a check, two photos and application to the passport office in Philadelphia. It's nerve-racking because right now I have NO WAY of leaving the country. We aren't expecting to travel until the first of the year, but now the race is on to see who can get their paperwork ready first: Me or Ari. At least there aren't any Holidays this time of year for the Passport office to take off. Oh wait.......
Just another fun step in International Adoption. Lesson learned.
2 comments:
It's definitely nerve-racking but I've done it and never had any issues. The system is pretty straight forward assuming you did your paperwork correctly and all.
You did sign the application didn't you? ;-)
Please tell me you paid the extra RUSH fee. So happy for all of you. He is adorable. Please do not take offense to this but one of the first pictures in the slide show Ari had the best smirk on his face. His little lip was raised...Very similar to a Rogers smile that I have seen on Rogers face throughout highschool. He's perfect! Congrats! Hilary Peacock Austin
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