And the TA wait begins

After our debacle with our Article 5 paperwork we appear to be back on track.  The agency emailed me last night to assure me that our Article 5 paperwork was being picked up and sent overnight to the CCCWA.  It should be received by them on Friday and we will officially be waiting for Travel Approval.  Current averages for TA are 14 days, but I have seen some received in as little as 8 days.  If we get it in 14 days, that will be June 8^th.  Either way, we should be able to make our target travel date of June 20^th.  That is assuming we can get the Consulate Appointment we need.  It is getting so close.  We had new luggage delivered yesterday so I am ready to get started packing.  As soon as we get a few days into our TA wait I will be finalizing our travel plans as far as tours and hotels, just without the dates.  Elise’s room is all ready to go – it just needs a beautiful little girl to fill it with laughter!

 

I wish I had some new pictures to share, but unfortunately since Elise has been moved back to her province I have no more contact with her caregivers.  I don’t even know if she is with a foster family or in the orphanage.  I just hope she is healthy and happy.  And if things work out as I hope we will have her in our arms in 32 days.