This is agony.

Letter from agency regarding travel:

Dear Friends:

Late last week, we wrote to you explaining the issues surrounding timing of your trip to China to be united with your children and complete your adoptions. We had hoped that travel permission might be received soon which would allow for the possibility of a trip to China before the break for Chinese New Year (approximately January 28th through February 5th).

Unfortunately, as of today, this travel permission has still not been received. Additionally, there is now not enough time remaining (before the New Year) to accomplish everything necessary to plan and complete your trip.

Therefore, your departure for China is most likely going to be early February. We will know more precisely just as soon as travel permission can be received and the Consulate appointments confirmed. From our information, we do know that travel permission documents are being prepared. However, the processing and timing required to complete the documentation, obtain all appropriate signatures and approvals, mail the permission documents, and wait for their arrival can not be accurately predicted for us to give you any more precise information.

We realize that you are anxious for news and are patiently awaiting the scheduling for your trip. We understand these emotions and will do everything that we can to update you as soon as possible.