Post #5

And then the shoe dropped. On Friday (as in 3 days ago) we got a rejection from USCIS in the mail, late in the day. Why? Because the barcode didn't print on the paperwork so they wouldn't accept it!!!! And no, I am not kidding. My heart sank. We have told very few people because we are afraid it won't happen and now this. At first I was like, OK that's it. But after I completely over-reacted (go figure!) I just got MORE DETERMINED than EVER to make this happen for Alyona. Bureaucratic red tape - from either side of the pound - is not going to stop us!


Saturday we scrambled to get the paperwork re-done and printed complete with the barcode - and again rushed to the post office. Today, I start contacting our Congressman's and Senators' offices. We need all the political support we can get. And even more positive thoughts and prayers. Please, if you can find it in your heart, pray for us for guidance, perseverance, and diligence. For Alyona, pray that God's will for her life be carefully, lovingly and smoothly set on the right course.

Here is the worst part. I was leaving for Colorado Springs for 4 days. I have idea how I am going to monitor this. I will get in touch with our Congressman's office ASAP. Remember, Alyona turns 16 in only 6 days!!!!