We are having a quiet day around here, which we needed after yesterday, and in preparation for
whatever awaits us tomorrow!
Maggie's had a great day so far - no major fits, so we are happy and
thankful for that. She finally got into her Color Wonder markers and thinks
they're fascinating, so that's kept her busy, which is helpful. We all tend to
get a little stir-crazy here, her included. I worked on embassy paperwork most
of the morning, the kids all played well, we spent some time outside with our TN
friends and now Maggie's been having a good nap. That's about it!
What we REALLY, REALLY, desperately need, though, is a great deal of prayer for tomorrow. Starting now! I'm having major anxiety, and Mark is having a fair amount as well, about what we'll encounter next - mainly at the embassy. It seems we are never prepared for whatever curveballs come our way, and we are weary of being bowled over time and again. We don't anticipate problems in finishing up at the IOM clinic in the morning, but pray that it goes smoothly anyway! As for the embassy, pray that:
1) We have all the correct documents, and they are completed correctly;
2) That they WON'T ASK FOR WITNESSES. This one is big. If they ask for Hajji to appear in person, that could turn into a nightmare (getting him to come, and when, etc.).
3) And then for the "big ask" - that we could have our visa interview tomorrow afternoon! That would be AMAZING.
We are obviously praying too - but probably not as thoughtfully, thoroughly or eloquently as those of you who are more "removed" from the situation. :) The only reason we are surviving this is GOD, and His providence, and we believe He listens and answers.
Thank you so much for all you are doing, and have already done for us - this is such a group effort, it amazes me. We couldn't do this without all of you!!
I will update tomorrow as soon as I am able.
What we REALLY, REALLY, desperately need, though, is a great deal of prayer for tomorrow. Starting now! I'm having major anxiety, and Mark is having a fair amount as well, about what we'll encounter next - mainly at the embassy. It seems we are never prepared for whatever curveballs come our way, and we are weary of being bowled over time and again. We don't anticipate problems in finishing up at the IOM clinic in the morning, but pray that it goes smoothly anyway! As for the embassy, pray that:
1) We have all the correct documents, and they are completed correctly;
2) That they WON'T ASK FOR WITNESSES. This one is big. If they ask for Hajji to appear in person, that could turn into a nightmare (getting him to come, and when, etc.).
3) And then for the "big ask" - that we could have our visa interview tomorrow afternoon! That would be AMAZING.
We are obviously praying too - but probably not as thoughtfully, thoroughly or eloquently as those of you who are more "removed" from the situation. :) The only reason we are surviving this is GOD, and His providence, and we believe He listens and answers.
Thank you so much for all you are doing, and have already done for us - this is such a group effort, it amazes me. We couldn't do this without all of you!!
I will update tomorrow as soon as I am able.
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