We promised to take everyone along on our journey so here was our big first step towards Rio...
This was out summit, at least for Wednesday. We spent almost an entire day compiling paperwork, checking off checklists so that we could make the 11 minute voyage from 1592 to FedEx on Buerkle Road in White Bear Lake where SOME of our Visa paperwork would take flight to Brazil.
This was the paperwork...
Below you can see what the boys did while we did the paperwork. Highly educational and inspiring work!
Here is Jackson's excitement at finally summiting this mountain of paperwork at FedEx...
The golden papers were finally off and we all celebrated, even Joe, the FedEx employee!
Yes, that is the actual receipt for sending the documents to Brazil. Luckily, it was covered by the school.
It became clear this week that there will be surprises upon surprises along this journey. We are trying to celebrate all of the small steps we are taking along the way. As close as FedEx is from home it felt amazingly foreign.
We will keep you posted as our adventure unfolds. The encouragement and excitement shown by our families, friends, colleagues and students is wonderful.
Good going, gang! I have very clear (and fond) memories of sending away for my own visas. It's really an exciting time!! Enjoy! Enjoy! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteHello to the Bock familia, I hope all is well during this hectic time. I wanted to say congratulations on this fun, new and exciting endeavor!!! I will be checking your site along with my own kids and maybe they can learn along the way. The Bock familia is always teaching! Good luck, take care and safe travel...Dayne
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