Visa take two

We received the Kale's apostasied birth certificate from the states. Thank you Erna and Dennis.  Jeremy, my  FGCI missionary friend from Nebraska here, found out and double checked that only one parent needs to be present to submit the papers for children.  A short five hour train ride Mr. Eli took to turn in the papers and come back home. Easy peasy nice and easy.

We got in a long line outside the visa office waiting for it to open.  Just before the office opens a man comes out and announces a new law change. The tax went up 20 lei or about $7.  We left to go pay the tax at the bank.  The lady behind the desk had no idea what we were talking about.  So back to the visa office then back to the bank.  Everyone was very helpful but know one knew what to do.  No one has a clue when the bank will be ready to accept the new tax.  Jeremy decided we will try again in the morning.

Meanwhile we walked around town looking at buildings and talking.  It is exactly what I needed.  Around 2 o'clock we decided to check on Sheena and I's visa process.  (we got our applications accepted last week) I thought the card might be done.  Not only was the cards not done but our applications were on hold because of a new law change.  Now everyone has to be fingerprinted.  You would think we would be grandfathered in since our applications were accepted.

I am so thankful we took the time to check otherwise Sheena and I would have made a special trip to pick them up and they would have told us then.  Sheena still has to turn in finger prints which means a trip to the capital.

The next day (Thursday) we get to the bank and the lady said it would be Monday before they are ready. Kale's visa application is still not turned in.

Please pray for our visas. I don't know what we are supposed to learn through this but please tell God I get it.

Today I went to the Babadag home to visit some friends and encourage them.  It was good to get some ministry done.  It makes the visa process all worth it.

Now for your viewing and laughing pleasure:

My attempt at cream puffs