3 Days

Sorry for the delay in writing today, but it was a very early morning when we hit the road for Washington, DC and am just now finally reaching the point in the day where I have a computer to write with.

First, we have 100% of our support.  Many people asked us over this past week were we not worried about the last bit of support.  Our answer - no.  We serve a God that is not a 97 or 98% God, we serve a God that is a 100% God.  He doesn't call us to obedience so that He can desert us at 97% of the task.  He can be counted on from the beginning to the end!

Second, we have VISAs!   Michelle Pizarro (a dear friend) and I left Greensboro at 7:30 last night and drove to Charlottesville, Virginia.  A short night of sleep and we were back on the road this morning.  We drove to the Washington, DC area and caught the metro to the Spanish embassy.  Expecting to walk right in and out we had a little moment of panic when we were told to come back around noon (it was 10:00 then).  No explanation or discussion, just come back.  No other choice but to find something to do in the rain, Michelle and I walked down the street to a Barnes and Noble, enjoyed the air condition, read a few magazines, and passed the time.  Back to the embassy at 11:45 and the woman who has helped me all through the process met me at the window.  She took our passports, told us to have a seat, and 45 minutes later we had VISAs!

It's 3 days until we leave and reality is a little closer!  Today the emotion that is overwhelming is excitement!  Tomorrow or in an hour, who knows?

On a totally different note - today was also Scott's birthday.  We were in separate locations, but what a way to celebrate - 100% and VISAs!

And of course, no road trip is complete without some good company...

Duck and VISAs at the Metro Station

Yes, that is chocolate - Michelle and I were almost home.  Stopped for dinner and
learned we were at 100% of our support and ordered dessert to celebrate!