As The Time Winds Down....

Only a few more days until we are suppose to board the plane bound for Sweden. We have finally begun last minute preparations. However, we still have NO residence visas. I have spoke with the Consulate General in New York and Anne at the International House in Vaxjo has spoke with the head of the department at the Migration Board. But, there it has all been without prevail. I can't help but worry right now. Yet, I am trying to turn my worry over to God. At this point all I can do is pray about it and leave it in God's hands to control. This past Saturday was the going away party that my parents threw for us. I decided to do the cooking, since it would be the last time for a while that I get the opportunity to cook like that. I was so thrilled to have a bunch of my church family there to say good bye. Other than God, who will be with me through my travels, my parents, who I will miss so very dearly, and my immediate close personal family friends and second mom Greta; my church family are the next most important people in my life. I thank everyone so much for their support and encouragement. I, especially, thank my parents. Without their love, support, encouragement, and help, this wouldn't have ever been an opportunity. I am so attached to my parents and I some times wonder if they know how very much they mean to me and Mariah and how much we love them. I will deeply miss them and think of them all the time.