Well, a few weeks ago Robenson-n and I finished his online application for the US embassy. That was a big accomplishment!!… especially since it was about 11 steps and with each question we answered, another box dropped down for us to fill out more specific information. Let me say, it was tiring. We didn’t finish it all in one evening. Thankfully we had the option to the save the form and continue later. Now, Praise God, we have crossed that finish line and have an interview appointment at the embassy in Port au Prince…Monday, March 5th at 8:00 am we would appreciate your prayers. (Haiti is one hour ahead because we did not “fall back” in the fall)
We have collected letters, evidence of our work, pictures, and prepared for the questions they might ask. Robenson-n and I are doing what we can, but now we trust God to do the rest. We pray that Robenson-n gets to speak with a kind and gracious consulate. Most likely, I will not be able to go up to the counter with Robenson-n when his name is called. We pray that God will bless us for honest, straightforward answers and that God will be glorified through this process. Whether or not Roby gets the visa to travel to the states in July, we know God has a plan. God’s way is best.
Last week, during the time of Mardi Gras celebrations called Kanaval, CEF held some children’s clubs as an alternative to the partying in the streets. On Monday and Tuesday, a club was held at Simon church and Robenson-n said about 1000 children and teenagers attended. I helped on Monday and loved seeing the children soak up truths about God through songs, stories, a memory verse, and a review game at the end. The youth of Haiti need to know our constant, unchanging God while living in a country where very little is predictable. We pray that truth is instilled in this young generation so that they grow to be a Godly generation that changes the nation.
James 1:17 Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning.
I’ll be praying for both of you as I have been already but now especially on that date that God will shine through you and Roby as he presents the details to get his visa approval. James 1 says: 5 “if any of you lacks wisdom he should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him, 6 but when he asks, he must believe and not doubt….” May you ask for wisdom and believe that God will generously give it! Stand on the Word of TRUTH!
Joyfully,
Stephanie [Drew's Mom-Mom]
One step at a time. Pray all goes well.
It’s not the destination…it’s the Journey!
God bless.
Renee, i just fonf out that you are engaged, and also read you story, so encourege!!!, May God continue to bless you both, even so we are miles and miles away, I will be praying for you both tomorrow, specially since I have experience this things twice with two of my sisters marryng bros from the States and getting visas, the Lord will be with you, He has a prefect plan for your lives, keep trusting i Him!!!
love from MX :)
Thanks a ton for encouragement and prayers! I have had my waves of doubt and then Robenson-n reminds me that if we get the visa, we will thank God because God wants the wedding in the US. If we don’t get the visa, we will thank God because God wants the wedding in Haiti. So, either way, we will be thankful because God knows best! We appreciate your prayers for peace.
And Gloria, I’m so glad that prayers don’t have geographical limits. :)
Thanks again!