On Its Way

After getting poked, prodded and photographed, I finally have all my paperwork completed for my visa application. For some reason this visa application process has taken a long time and was a lot of work!

Thankfully, there have been some wonderful people who have helped me in the process. They've supplied me with all the forms I've needed, detailed instructions on how to properly fill out the forms, and great tips on how to best submit a complete application packet. I can't imagine what this process would have been like without their assistance!

The application I had to complete for a visa to the Philippines isn't just filling out a simple piece of paper. I had to get a criminal history certificate, a new passport, photographs, medical check up, blood work, chest x-rays, urine and stool samples, letters of sponsorship, copies of my college diploma, copies of my birth certificate... a lot of stuff to gather!

I started the process of gathering all these materials before I left Orlando (July 2007), but since I had a delay in my departure to the Philippines... I basically had to start the whole process over again.

But, finally... it's done and on its way.
Eek! I guess I'm really doing this, huh? Reality strikes again!

I'm hoping to leave for Manila the last week in January. It usually takes a couple of weeks for the visa application to be processed. Because of the holidays, it will likely take longer.

Please pray that my visa comes back quickly!