Good news! We have an appointment with the US Consulate in Rio de Janeiro for Nádya's visa!
The interview will be the 26th of March. We just found out this morning, and have a lot of planning to do between now and then. We do not even know when we will need to leave for Rio (but we know at least a day or two before the 26th).
More news as it comes.
While you are here, an update on Patrick and Nyna: Nyna's visa has been approved, and they are heading back here to spend some time with the family before heading off to Florida. They get in tonight at around 11 PM local time.
Patrick got here this morning on the right plane, and even a little early. The only hitch in the journey was that his suitcases did not arrive with him. They are supposed to come later today according to the airline.
[Update (Feb. 21 7:30 PM local): Patrick and Nyna have headed off to Rio de Janeiro this morning, and I got an email from Patrick that they had arrived safely. Patrick's luggage got here after midnight last night, so it did not get here "the next day," but he was happy to have it all the same. ;) ]
The plane tickets have been purchased! I will be leaving for Brazil on Tuesday, Feb 19th, arriving Wednesday the 20th, around 7 in the morning.
[From Pat’s Blog: The Big Trip!]
After a long wait, Patrick and Nyna finally get to head off and get married! We are very excited for them, and are looking forward to seeing Patrick again.
For new readers, or those who don't read every entry: Patrick is a good friend Karl met while at
Multnomah Bible College, and Nyna is Nádya's sister.
Our own visa process is (as far as we know) moving along behind the scenes in Rio de Janeiro. So we are trying to be patient while waiting. We will keep you posted as soon as we find anything out.
