Wild and crazy day

Today was a wild ride.  We started our morning going to get photos so that we could extend our in country visas, should I have to stay beyond the 6th of July.  We did this as a precaution, because they expire on the 4th of July.  We then went to the hospital to pick up Josee's X-rays so we could return with them and let an American doctor look at them.

So we pull up to the hospital and there a lot of people standing in front of the hospital with signs.  Great! The hospital is on strike.  No luck.  We forgot to bring our receipt so they would not release the X-rays due to all of the staff not being there.  Strike 1 for today.

Now we have to go to the consulate so that we can pick up a piece of paper that was left out of Sheresa's visa packet.  Oh, did I tell you that she received her visas?  She finally did.  She leaves Thursday.  Yea!!!!!!!!!!!!  Now, we just have to talk them into moving to Durango.  We have been working it..

So while we are there, lets stop by and work on our visas.  Of course the lady is not there.  Maybe later.  

Well, with that done, we decided to go to the outdoor market for souvenirs.  This was fun and interesting.  We were able to get a few things, but not all that we wanted do to the necessity of David needing to take our photos to get our visas.

We dropped Sheresa off and headed back to the embassy for a quick check on the papers.  We have a quick interview where we find out that the consulate is not investigating our case due to not understanding that our paperwork has been updated many times in the US.  They are asking questions as to why our papers say Rwanda on them. Well we started in Rwanda, but changed, but our heads are reeling and we have been fasting today.  The fog surrounds us.  Our hearts begin beating so quick.  Oh, God, where is our paperwork?  What is going on?  We say we will contact our agency and get back with the consulate asap.

A quick call helped us realize that the only piece of paper we are missing is an addendum.  This is a simple fix.  Okay, fix it.  Oh, yeah, the agency is not open in the US for another couple of hours.  Luckily for us, our agency director is in the country and is able to call the consulate.  She is on the ball and working for our favor.  There are some other issues taking place with the paper work, but they will be resolved as soon as the consulate can download our national paperwork..

Things were crazy today.  The kids missed nap and we were starving.  Our blood sugars were way out of whack and it was so hard to think.  Despite the craziness of today, God was present.  There were many times today that He provided opportunities and happy endings.  Today was one of those days that I could say I had no control, and yet God met my needs every time.

These types of days are the worst and the best.  These types of days just serve to remind me that God is the only one who can walk me through life.  These types of days remind me that I need the love He provides.  These types of days remind me that when there seems to be no hope, there always is.

The best part of today came late tonight.  We found out that the consulate is going to investigate our case while everything comes from the US.  Our old neighbors had the opportunity to move back to our hotel, and we were able to serve them despite a rather tough and crazy day.  I think we felt happiest about being able to serve them as they were in need of a little pick me up by the end of the day.

So here is what we pray about.  Perfect paperwork.  Quick visas and quick exit visas from the Congolese government.  I have a feeling this will all pull together and we will be exiting as a family.  Should we not, God has a plan for that one too.  Albeit, I would rather leave as one big family.