Thanks to the hard work of Cathy and Kim in California we have finally located a host family for Thao and her father. As you can imagine this is very exciting news for us. A host family is a crucial component for Thao’s trip to the States. Ironically Hanh and David (the host family) were already planning to be in Ha Noi, before they ever learned about Thao.
Last week Thao, her father and her grandfather made the hour and a half motorbike ride from their home to Ha Noi for the special visit of Hanh and
David. Hanh and David only had 4 hours in Ha Noi before they boarded the night train to Sapa. The six of us all enjoyed a lovely dinner at one of the local restaurants in Ha Noi. It was an amazing two hours. Hanh is Vietnamese and David is in the process of learning. The two families introduced themselves, traded stories and made connections. It was wonderful to see this interaction. Thao and her family were incredibly thankful for David and Hanh’s generosity. David and Hanh were humbled just knowing they were about to do something that will change Thao’s life forever. The energy in the room was discreetly ecstatic.
Ever too quickly it was time for Hanh and David to leave. Thao, her father and grandfather hopped on their motorbike waved goodbye and said, “Hẹn sớm gặp lại” (see you soon).
There is only one thing keeping Thao from going to America at this time, her VISA. We are hopping to setup her VISA appointment at the American Embassy soon. Getting a VIDS for Thao is not an easy task. There are a lot of i’s to dot and t’s to cross and even when that is done there is no guarantee that a VISA will be issued. We are hopeful that she will be granted a VISA. Please help us by sending us lots of positive thoughts. We should know within the next few weeks.
If she is granted a VISA she will leave for America mid-September.
Last week Thao, her father and her grandfather made the hour and a half motorbike ride from their home to Ha Noi for the special visit of Hanh and
David. Hanh and David only had 4 hours in Ha Noi before they boarded the night train to Sapa. The six of us all enjoyed a lovely dinner at one of the local restaurants in Ha Noi. It was an amazing two hours. Hanh is Vietnamese and David is in the process of learning. The two families introduced themselves, traded stories and made connections. It was wonderful to see this interaction. Thao and her family were incredibly thankful for David and Hanh’s generosity. David and Hanh were humbled just knowing they were about to do something that will change Thao’s life forever. The energy in the room was discreetly ecstatic.Ever too quickly it was time for Hanh and David to leave. Thao, her father and grandfather hopped on their motorbike waved goodbye and said, “Hẹn sớm gặp lại” (see you soon).
There is only one thing keeping Thao from going to America at this time, her VISA. We are hopping to setup her VISA appointment at the American Embassy soon. Getting a VIDS for Thao is not an easy task. There are a lot of i’s to dot and t’s to cross and even when that is done there is no guarantee that a VISA will be issued. We are hopeful that she will be granted a VISA. Please help us by sending us lots of positive thoughts. We should know within the next few weeks.
If she is granted a VISA she will leave for America mid-September.
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