Guess i'm taking another trip to Ghana!!!

I'm starting to think that the only way Raymond's visa is going to be approved is by traveling to Ghana and going to his next visa appointment with him. I'm tentatively planning a trip for Aug 17- Sept 2.

PROS: Spending time with Raymond, good possibility of getting his visa approved, small possibility of Raymond traveling home with me, we would have time to do things we wanted to do, as opposed to last visit his family pretty much dictated what we did, my plane ticket is about $700 less than my last trip.

CONS: What if I get terribly sick again? the agonizing 24 hr flight, the heat, the bugs, the garbage, the smells, the lack of toilets, power outages, the expense, the terrible disappointment if he doesnt get his visa, leaving my kids, missing out on a job interview possibility, leaving my pets, the food, no diet Coke, safety concerns, I could lose a job opportunity when I mention the need to take 3 weeks off in August.

I think, all in all, the pros out way the cons. Raymond is sinking into a terrible depression and he cant take much more of us being separated. I have a few mandatory requirements in place in order for me to travel to Ghana. We will not be staying at ANY of his family members homes. We will be renting an apartment for about $200-300 for a month. This apartment will have air conditioning, with a back up generator, regular shower and toilet, and a refrigerator.

So, now I'm in the process of figuring out my plans for all 3 children, and all 4 pets. YIKES! It's a good thing I'm not working so I can have the time to figure this all out.