Oh, man, dealing with bureaucratic crap is so infuriating. I'll second the statement that it's ok to cry when you're overwhelmed. I read somewhere years ago that crying actually helps to rebalance hormones levels affected by stress. So, it's actually good for you!

You and Adam are two of the awesomest people I know, and if you can make it from zero to Wales in nine months, I can't imagine anything else will stand in your way for long either.