(This post was prepared for Friday night but due to no internet (again), it is late. My apologies.)
On the list of things to do today was to pick up Alvin's visa medical report, and then head on over to the embassy to process Alvin's United States visa. Well, as Patty was at the hospital picking up the report, the embassy called and said to head over as fast as they could as they would process Alvin's paperwork in 20 minutes (the embassy is about 20 minutes from this hospital, with zero traffic). Since this case is an emergency, and Alvin's paperwork represents Alvin the person, Patty felt this would be a time to use the AOH ambulance. So they were able to speed through traffic, park right in front of the embassy, and jump out. Only to be told sorry, they changed their minds and would process Alvin's paperwork on Monday instead. Patty reminded them that this was an emergency, but still they said it would have to be Monday. Oh well...at least they will be processing it at all (considering the nationwide moratorium on adoptions).
At this point we are hoping for Alvin to fly out on Tuesday, as it simply can't happen any sooner than that. The good news is we only have one more thing to do (acquire the visa) before Alvin will be cleared to travel to the US.
Again I ask that you would keep all these things in your prayers:
-Alvin's continued health
-That they would receive the visa on Monday as promised
-That the flight would arrive and leave as scheduled
-That the funds for the flight would come in
Thanks again for following Alvin's story. One day when this little boy, who thought he was forgotten, learns of all those who were fighting to get him home, he will realized how valued he is by God and us, His children.
-Melodie (AOH Volunteer)
