Thursday, 27 September 2012
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I hate drama
I have done everything I can to make sure everything is lined up for Alicia's visa interview at the Embassy in Bogotá.
- Scheduled the interview
- Filled out the forms
- Double and triple-checked them, signed where I'm supposed to
- Paid a vast amount to send them to her by DHL
- Tracked them online and called DHL in Colombia when the docs weren't where they were supposed to be
- Made sure she got birth, marriage, and divorce certificates, plus police and medical records and vaccinations
- Went over all the documents with her to make sure they were in order
- Made sure she and her son got the right number of passport-size photos
- Bought round-trip tickets to Bogotá in plenty of time
- Worked with her on booking a hotel near the Embassy
- Made sure she scheduled the doctor's appointments and knows where to go
- Made sure she had the lab address and hours and fees
- Wired money to cover hotel and fees, and told her where to find Western Union in Bogotá
- Discussed what time they would need to leave for the airport
- Etc., etc., etc.
However... there is always a fly in the ointment. Sometimes a cockroach.
Alicia and her son were supposed to leave Medellín's airport yesterday at 12:45 and arrive in Bogotá at 1:30. But at 2:30, she sent me a text saying they were just boarding and that she would explain later.
It turns out that in the morning when she returned to the apartment to pick up her son to leave for the airport, he was on the phone with his father, who has been trying to talk him into staying in Colombia rather than moving to the US. Drama ensued, and they were half an hour late leaving for the airport.
When they got to the airport, they got steered into the wrong line. By the time they got to the proper airline desk, the flight was closed.
Fortunately the next flight had standby seats available, but they didn't know for sure until ten minutes before flight time.
At last they made it to Bogotá and to the hotel.
This morning they had their lab work done. There were no hitches with that.
However... another problem is the doctor with whom they have their appointments. Her schedule was full until November, but Alicia persuaded her to squeeze them in this Friday afternoon. (Alicia is amazingly persuasive.) The doctor said to be sure and call this week before they go to her office. Alicia has called and called, but gets no answer and no voicemail. She will probably take a taxi over to the doctor's office this morning to try to find her in person.
Drama... I can live without it.
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Comments (26)
It's all a part of the excitement, Tim! I'm sorry that the drama involves Alicia's son, though -- that can be a real problem for you.
Hoping all goes well! Take a deep breath! Sending prayers!
@slmret - Yeah, this is really the most stressful factor in the whole thing.
This has got to be so hard for you and Alicia both, but just think how worth it will be when it is all over. Just breathe.
it will work out. you've done everything you can.
It is not fun when there is some little detail that gets across. But once you are together, this would be something that you overcame. Good luck.
If shes persistent enough, she'll be fine.
Life can be very stressful. This reads like one of my blogs. :D Yikes, what has marriage already done to you?! Hang in there...Alicia sounds both resourceful and determined. I'm sure she'll work it all out.
you've done your part...time for deep breathing and prayers...hopefully all will be smooth sailing from here on out...sending up good thoughts and prayers for you all
@m_elmer_48 - Thank you. I hope so too. Customer service is a foreign concept in some kinds of offices, especially those associated with governments.
@ordinarybutloud - She's definitely both. They're sitting outside the doctor's office at this moment, waiting for the secretary to come out and talk to them. The secretary never answers the phone. I suspect that being one of only four Embassy-approved doctors makes them feel entitled. Wish I could be at the Embassy interview and bring it up with the Consul. (This comment was truncated to the point of incoherence when I posted it, for some reason.)
Alicia's son is still coming isn't he? It'll be over before you know it Tim, hang in there!
Hope this all works out well.
Arrrgh! What a headache! I hope the son can come with Alicia, and I pray that the doctor is able to see her pronto. Some hitches like these are bound to happen, especially if you are flying across different countries. I hope there won't be any more drama and hitches. keeping Alicia and her son and YOU in my thoughts dear friend.
@ZSA_MD - Apparently she was able to confirm the appointment. They asked for a case number for her son, and I've been trying to track that down. So many different numbers thrown into the mix! We'll be fine, I'm sure.
@mlbncsga - Her son's plans are in the air. His father is pressuring him heavily and feeding him twisted arguments and bad information, so it's a mess. I think if we can get the son to come to the Tampa wedding and see where he'd be living and studying and playing soccer, it will make a difference. I will try to line up meetings with the best soccer clubs in Tampa for his visit in December. He really wants to become a professional soccer player.
Hang in there, Tim , and remember to keep praying. Drama, like other things, happens and so long as she remains strong, everything will be just fine.
Is there life without drama?
hop all goes well
After a certain age, the less drama the better. Not saying you are old. Oh no.
Sorry about the drama. I will quote a Bible verse that helped me. It's a "Frank" version.
"Quit your stupid worrying and dump it all on the Lord."
@YouToMe - @ata_grandma - @James2012 - @History_Nut - Thank you. Right this minute, she's supposed to be having her doctor's appointment. I'll be relieved when that's over.
@C_L_O_G - @Inciteful - I'm not the kind that thrives on conflict. That's one reason I've never applied for a supervisory position.
@Roadkill_Spatula - I understand. Some photographer friends are organizing a new group/club and I'd like to join in, but there is one man in the discussions who is always argumentative and 'has to be right'. He was asked to leave another photography club in the area. The drama he creates around himself is probably going to keep me out of the new group.