and... ONE more Check

So our papers have been received and reviewed at NBC  CHECK

Now they go to NVC (like all the acronyms?) National Visa Center who cables them to the Embassey.

So tonight I will call the NVC and see about the speediness of this cabling process.  I worked with 2 adoption travel agents yesterday and the rates were changing and non matching between the 2 of them all day.  Flights are limited and expensive.  Flights for the girls ranged from $630.00 to $1700.00 for one way tickets and I was told it is illegal for an agent to book a RT ticket if they know it is only one way.  I am hopeful that I can get an answer later today or in the morning about booking these.  They are expensive because it is summer in Peru, in addition to Christmas. So waiting until after Christmas would not be a help.  Additionally, I have done my research.... :) and it is best to use a travel agent in these circumstances.

We are hopeful that we will FLY on Tuesday or Wednesday, to make it to Peru and have our meeting with the SNA on Wednesday or Thursday at the latest.  They are closed on Christmas Eve.  We are thrilled that the papers have moved so rapidly and we STILL have HOPE that will be with our daughters on Christmas.  This would be the best CHRISTMAS present ever since the GIFT of Christmas.  More than a Christmas present our prayer is that our daughters would know that this years Christmas gift is representative of how much we love them and that we did everything possible to be with them on Christmas because of our love.  A gift that they would truly have forever!  Our Gotcha Day to be celebrated on Christmas!  We are believing it can happen!
Thank you for ALL for the PRAYERS, words of ENCOURAGEMENT, and EXCITEMENT as you journey with us to our union as a FOREVER FAMILY!!!