We are so, so happy... what a crazy week of getting everything organized but it all paid off and we are making it out of India in record timing!
We got notification on Tuesday that Andrew's paternity was confirmed (phew!), at which point we made a request to the US consulate for rushed passports for Jenna and Sam. This usually takes about a week but they did it in one day which was incredible. So this morning we went back there to pick them up, and then to the Indian foreign affairs office for the interview for an exit visa. This was not a given and required tons of patience, a million forms and documents, and 4 1/2 hours in a crowded waiting room. But worth every second when Jenna & Sam got their visas approved, so we're all set!
We moved up our return flights by exactly one week and land in Atlanta on Saturday afternoon. We will spend the next 24 hours packing and resting for what we're sure will be a long trip back. But as Andrew said, every minute in the air is a minute closer to home.
The plan for our first few days home is sleep, sleep, and more sleep. Plus plenty of time with family and friends (Atlanta people, give us a couple of days to come back down to earth and then you're welcome anytime).
We promise once things get settled back home we'll post another update and share new photos of our reunited family (can't forget about Eddie).
We got notification on Tuesday that Andrew's paternity was confirmed (phew!), at which point we made a request to the US consulate for rushed passports for Jenna and Sam. This usually takes about a week but they did it in one day which was incredible. So this morning we went back there to pick them up, and then to the Indian foreign affairs office for the interview for an exit visa. This was not a given and required tons of patience, a million forms and documents, and 4 1/2 hours in a crowded waiting room. But worth every second when Jenna & Sam got their visas approved, so we're all set!
We moved up our return flights by exactly one week and land in Atlanta on Saturday afternoon. We will spend the next 24 hours packing and resting for what we're sure will be a long trip back. But as Andrew said, every minute in the air is a minute closer to home.
The plan for our first few days home is sleep, sleep, and more sleep. Plus plenty of time with family and friends (Atlanta people, give us a couple of days to come back down to earth and then you're welcome anytime).
We promise once things get settled back home we'll post another update and share new photos of our reunited family (can't forget about Eddie).
Congratulations! The best Christmas gift. Happy Holidays and may peace be the journey to you and the family.
ReplyDeleteThis is exciting news to hear....
ReplyDeleteAwesome you guys, so happy for you. Wishing you a safe and speedy trip back home. So excited for you! You guys get to spend the holidays back home. Congrats!!!
ReplyDeleteHappy Holidays,
Tony and Nito
Congratulations Andrew and Alan. Great to know all went well. Happy Holidays.
ReplyDelete- Santosh Prasad
Great news!! What a journey. Be safe traveling home. I'm already looking forward to the first round of pictures with Eddie. Love Jenna
ReplyDeleteCongratulations!! I hope you all made it home safely and are ready to celebrate your first holiday season together as a much larger family! xo Jen Z.
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