So, still no visa today-- as I head off to the cities to take part in and share at a women's retreat there, expecting to fly out from the cities straightaway after...
So I got a hold of someone at the Swedish consulate in New York (praise the Lord!!) and discovered the reason why it hasn't arrived.... my case is still in Sweden at the minute!! A decision has not even been sent back to the NY consulate yet, so my passport isn't even in the mail!
Somehow, I doubt I'll be there by Easter... Thankfully my friends will take Danielle in whether or not I'm there to show her around.... But I so want to be...
So, he gave me a number if the information center in Stockholm but with the time difference I can't call til very early morning tomorrow and even then I wonder if they'll have any way of telling me how much time I can expect to wait... If it's too much longer, I must try to get them to change the start date to after the weddings in August so my year-long visa will last from Aug '09 to Aug '10 instead of April '09 to April '10...
Oh Lord, I just need to know where to make plans for. Whatever way, I'll accept it as Your will. But I feel so... frustratingly suspended this way... Show me, Lord. And may I desire what You desire above anything else.
Thank you all for your prayers....
3 comments:
I'm so glad you finally found out some information, Leah!!! Praying for you and for everything to work out soon. My selfish self would love for you to stay until the weddings in August. ;)
i'm sorry that your visa isn't even in the mail yet! i can't imagine how frustrated you must feel. but i'm praying that God's will is done and that He gives you peace! love you, girl!!
My prayers are with you Leah. I was one of the priviledged ones to order your fundraising CD, and I must say it is one of the most beautiful things I ever heard. The music really moves me to tears. It really ushers one into the presence and love of God. God's stamp of approval is all over those songs! The fact that you play piano so simply is so appropriate with your voice. As they would say in American Idol, you could sing the phone book. It carries a song all on it's own. You are doing right by using that upper register on each song, because it is gorgeous! I can't say enough, and I hope more people buy the CD and support your ministry. God bless!
Sarah
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