Yesterday we all had a strange feeling that we would receive some g o o d n e w s. . . and WE DID!
Around 11 am Eric got an email from the Italian consulate that said our visas had been approved by the Italian government!! He added that we needed to go ahead and buy our tickets so that he could complete the processing of our visas and send them our way. You better believe we were on the phone with our friend Sharon, who books our flights, faster than you could blink ;) we have been a little nervous that the tickets would be outrageous, but it was just the opposite! they were significantly cheaper! so the double good news it that, including the cancellation fees of the first flight, we only had to pay $50!
Our visas will arrive via fed-ex sometime tomorrow, and we are now scheduled for take off next Saturday, September 20th! We are overjoyed at the thought of finally serving with our team at the Bible School! Please keep us and the team in your prayers!
In the days to come we will be busy tying up our loose ends again. The dogs must be re-examined and re-certified to fly with us on board, lots of packing to do, and goodbyes to say! During this time in limbo, we also have been helping my parents with a mini house renovation, and will be wrapping it up within the next week. We may have missed the work month at the Bible School, but we have certainly been put to good use here!!;)
I wont go into detail, but the last 3 weeks of this waiting period certainly haven't been for nothing. God has a way with timing and bringing lives together. We are amazed at His compassion and His will to bring us all to Him! "But YOU O Lord are merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love and faithfulness." Psalm 86:15
Thank you so much for all of your prayers! Our next update will be from across the pond!! Love you all!
xoxoxo
First of congratulations on receiving those news, hope you will arrive or If you have already arrived well to Italy. I am so happy your dreams were able to come true. As for the rest of the post it was amazing to hear how you were in limbo waiting, like I am waiting for a job offer that could be great for me, but when the thing you wanted happens you realize the waiting time was not for nothing. so beautiful to hear how God is really in control and he has a way of mending the pieces together and trust in him always! Praise the Lord! keep us updated! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Ernesto! Lord willing, we fly out this Saturday! :) Being in limbo is always difficult, but like you said, Gods timing is perfect and His plan is always better!! Keep on keeping on! Im excited to hear about what God has in store for you as well!! :)
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