In order to do an internship with The Humanity Exchange in Cameroon, I had to apply for a visa at the U.S. Embassy of Cameroon. When applying, one has to have an official invitation letter from the organization you're volunteering from. I didn't get my invitation letter until the first week of Dec., so as soon as I received it, I sent off my application with the letter and other 100 items required to go with it (2 applications, 2 separate money orders for visa and application fee, passport, travel itineraries, etc.). I had not yet received the visa or my passport(!) as of last week and have been calling the Embassy nearly daily trying to get a person on the phone. Either no one answered or I received the v-mail box stating that the box is full.
I finally got ahold of someone yesterday and was told that he had not yet seen my application-yikes! I left the guy my name and explained that I was supposed to leave for Cameroon this Sunday, but that I had not yet heard anything. He told me to call back today (really dude?). I just got off the phone with him, and he said it was in Fedex's hands and scheduled for delivery tomorrow. I'm thinking that my finally being able to talk to a real person two days in a row now at the Embassy that this was all truly meant to be. Thank you, God!
I am literally shaking with excitement and have still like what seems 100 errands to run. Let's hope FedEx comes through for me tomorrow!
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