Quick update…as most of you probably
heard me shouting from my apartment building yesterday late afternoon, we got the expedite request for Daniel’s
visa! I wish you could all
understand just how much of a miracle this news really is. Ever since we began talk of filing the
petition to get him here sooner, people would ask what our odds are. Not to be dramatic, but literally, all odds
were against us, except for one…GOD!
Words cannot describe the
feelings that circulated through my head and heart when I read the words in an
email. I have been enduring a season of
great lament over the last several weeks, which has resulted in lots of
praying, begging, and pleading with God.
My spiritual life has never had such an emotional connect as it has
lately.
The second I read the words on
the computer screen, I literally fell to the ground, sobbing and repeating the
words, “Thank you Jesus” over and over again.
It was in that moment as I lay on the floor in complete surrender to God
that I realized the impact of having a God who hears our cries. Never before have I ever prayed so diligently
and religiously for one specific outcome as I have with this petition. And while this is merely just a stepping
stone in regards to the actual process of approval and entry, I take great hope
in knowing that God is rooting for us.
I finally know what it feels like
to have the same plan that God has for me and all I can say is that it feels
great! I hope that this personal
testimony does not bring about false understanding of how prayer and petition
works but that it speaks breath and life into the mystery of a God who hears
our cries. “The Lord is my Shepherd, I
have all I need” –Psalm 23:1.
Next step: Wait to receive our second Notice of Action
at which point they will either approve or ask for further evidence. According to the online tracker, they are
seeking more evidence. We are waiting
for the official letter to solidify that.
We are unsure of the actual time frame as there are still many
unknowns. The reason the expedite is so
exciting is that instead of having to wait until December or January to have
our case reviewed, our case is being reviewed immediately! Praise God.
Please keep us in your prayers as there are still many hoops to jump
through.
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU
for your love and support!
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