The Long Wait...

My visa paperwork should be in my hands by next week then it will be off to Texas (the nearest Chinese consulate) to have the visa approved and get tested for HIV. The Chinese government won't allow anyone into the country who has an STD or a mental illness so I will have to undergo testing for both of these by a doctor before I can be officially approved to come to the country as a foreign expert. If all goes as planned, I should ship out for China on or around June 15th. Your prayers are appreciated.