No volcano will stand in our way. We are going around the world the other way to get her. We bought our tickets yesterday, heading through Chicago and Seoul on the way to Almaty.
Passport with exit stamp is being registered at Astana consulate now. In parallel, we are having our updated I171H cabled to the US Embassy in Almaty. Assuming it all comes together, we should have this schedule:
- Monday - depart STL
- Tuesday (night) - arrive in Almaty
- Wednesday - free Nina, get post-adoption medical exam at SOC clinic (same as before)
- Thursday - exit interview at US Embassy
- Friday - get Nina's American visa if it is not ready on Thurday; depart late night
- Saturday - land in STL at 1:10 p.m. Celebrate!
So glad to see you posting again and SOOO glad everything worked out with Nina!
ReplyDeleteOh, I am SOOO glad to hear from you guys. I have been praying and hoping for the best and was praying to hear something...I can't wait to see Nina in the United States. You have certainly had more than your share of problems! Here is hoping that you will have smooth sailing now!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for going public again. I know it sounds crazy but I've been so worried about Nina and what happened after your second court date. Congratulations on everything finally coming together. I'm so excited for your family and wish you safe travels on your LONG way back to Nina!
ReplyDeleteBlessings,
Lou Ann & Lexie from Aktau Kaz
I too had been thinking about you guys and hoping everything worked out okay. Congratulations on your new family member. Safe travels.
ReplyDeleteYet another person you've never heard of who was worried when your blog shut down...I'm so happy for you and for Nina, and yes, for her birth mother, who did all she could for her daughter. And way to go with the airline tickets! We've wondered why no one ever goes that way.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, regarding a much earlier post of yours, we've been to Turkey and loved it. I wouldn't call it a third-world country at all.
MONTE, I AM SO HAPPY FOR YOUR FAMILY! I WILL CERTAINLY BE PRAYING FOR A SAFE JOURNEY. LOOKING FORWARD TO MEETING YOUR LITTLE GIRL WHEN YOU RETURN! BLESSINGS....DONNA
ReplyDeleteWow, how Nina's life is going to change in just a matter of days, what a blessed little girl! We can't wait to meet her!
ReplyDeleteLove, Ken, Kelly, Noah, Ally, Taylor
Hi guys.
ReplyDeleteGreat to see the update..........roll on travel day :-)
This has been long anticipated!!
Cheerio
The Keoghclan