Well, I have been home from visiting Leo for almost two weeks... I am a little behind on the posts. While I was visiting him we spent a few days in San Jose getting all his documentation together to submit to the Canadian Embassy. It was a little hectic, but we were able to get everything done and taken to the embassy. Then the last few days we could enjoy some relaxing time at the beach with his parents. Well, at least I was able to- Leo had to get back to work.
On October 26 Leo's Mom received a message from the Canadian Embassy that Leo would be able to pick up his final documents at the embassy on November 17th! Apparently they tried to call him on his cell but were unable to get through so they called his home. So, I looked into flights and realised we didn't have much time to make a decision about buying a ticket. The flights were booking up fast and unfortunately, since Leo is unable to go to the USA, he cannot fly through the US. So, it narrows it down to Air Canada which fly's direct from San Jose to Toronto. So, we took a risk and issued tickets. I will be heading back to Costa Rica on November 25th and then coming home with Leo on December 2nd. So exciting! It is hard to believe it is really going to happen after all this waiting. So, much work to get through the visa process- who would have known it could be so difficult?
Well, I can honestly say that our first year of married life was extremely tough- being apart and so many obstacles to face. So many times we both thought, can we really do this? Can we get through this? But we also had a great year - many happy times together and talking everynight on Skype. The great thing about technology these days- we can see eachother and talk... we really had some amazing conversations that we may not have if we were right beside eachother. This time apart has also made us appreciate one another- we will always know that feeling of alone and once we are together we are going to be so grateful for each moment! I am so thankful to have met Leo and I cannot wait to start our life together living in the same country! Stay tuned!!!
On October 26 Leo's Mom received a message from the Canadian Embassy that Leo would be able to pick up his final documents at the embassy on November 17th! Apparently they tried to call him on his cell but were unable to get through so they called his home. So, I looked into flights and realised we didn't have much time to make a decision about buying a ticket. The flights were booking up fast and unfortunately, since Leo is unable to go to the USA, he cannot fly through the US. So, it narrows it down to Air Canada which fly's direct from San Jose to Toronto. So, we took a risk and issued tickets. I will be heading back to Costa Rica on November 25th and then coming home with Leo on December 2nd. So exciting! It is hard to believe it is really going to happen after all this waiting. So, much work to get through the visa process- who would have known it could be so difficult?
Well, I can honestly say that our first year of married life was extremely tough- being apart and so many obstacles to face. So many times we both thought, can we really do this? Can we get through this? But we also had a great year - many happy times together and talking everynight on Skype. The great thing about technology these days- we can see eachother and talk... we really had some amazing conversations that we may not have if we were right beside eachother. This time apart has also made us appreciate one another- we will always know that feeling of alone and once we are together we are going to be so grateful for each moment! I am so thankful to have met Leo and I cannot wait to start our life together living in the same country! Stay tuned!!!
