Nothing is easy in Swaziland. I had mentioned in my last blog that I had gone last week on Thursday to pick up my visa/work permit and was unable to. So, on Tuesday I had to go again to pick it up and the network was down so I couldn't pick it up. Then, on Thursday I went back again and at first the network was down again but the others who were with me had to do some other things so while I was waiting the network came back up, but then they couldn't find my file because they had taken it to a meeting to change the amount I owed because they had me paying E600 and not the E300 I owed for the 3 month visa. As I was waiting for the others do their things, I finally got my file and the gentleman kindly let me pay without waiting in the long line. But then they lost the stamp to stamp our passports. They had to order a new one and it wouldn't be in until the following day! So I had gone to the government offices three times trying to pick up my visa. Needless to say, I can't wait to not have to deal with those offices again! It made me really realize how far behind Swaziland is from western society in many areas.
The other two days were much, much more productive! I bought furniture for the girl's home and got it delivered! We are almost ready to move in. We are now just waiting on the office to talk with the house mother who will be moving in and have her move into the home so that we are able to then move the girls into the home. I'd like to say it would be this week but I am not sure! The way things have been going I think I will just not give a projected date and let you all know when I'm in the home! On that note, however, I can't believe the home is actually going to open soon! I'm a little nervous because I've been waiting so long for this to happen that now that it's so close I'm not sure I'm ready! But I know God is good and he has given me the skills to do this. He is the one who deserves all the glory for this project because without him I know that none of this would be happening right now. I wouldn't be here right now. I am trusting him to work everything out. I just need to keep pushing through the nervousness and fear and God will provide!
"Those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have never forsaken those who seek you." Psalm 9:10
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