We have been on a crazy ride thus far, and it looks as though it is getting crazier! This Thursday, sweet Micah and I are heading home to TN, because the visa process for both of us has been stopped, and we have to start again... whew, what a headache, huh?!?
The story behind the story is that when we were applying for visas, we totally misunderstood what it meant by Micah and I being labeled as "dependents" when traveling with Kirk. We realized our little faux pas when Kirk looked at the fine print of his visa application, which basically stated that Micah and I are required to have separate visas, even though we are his dependents. Oh, how little we know about international travel :(... Lord, have mercy!!! Haha!
We were hopeful when leaving the US, because we read that MG and I could be on a three month "visitor pass" and apply for our UK visa during those months. Here's the rub... are you ready for it???
We can't apply for a visa here in the UK, because, wait for it... we flew through IRELAND, which apparently means we are prohibited from applying for our UK visa internally. Somewhere in the crazy mix of things, we missed the fact that flying through Dublin was apparently a huge 'debacle', as my family likes to put it.
I guess the silver lining in all of this is that a lot of our family who haven't met Micah can meet her for the first time. I hate that we have to leave Kirk here alone, and I hate that we have had so many crashes.
God is in control, and we are trusting Him. The adventure keeps getting more...umm...adventurous!
Stay tuned.
O man Shelby! I'm sorry. That is no fun. It's encouraging though that you're remembering God is your rock and fortress. Even when you feel like screaming...or crying.
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ReplyDeleteOops! Accidentally deleted my original post. What I was saying was... WHAT A CRAZY WHIRLWIND you've been through!!! PRAYING for you guys (and esp sweet Micah)! --lilly
ReplyDeleteIt's an amazing "ride"...traveling & living internationally. Praying for you. I've learned some things over the years just getting to Sydney & from Rae's experiences changing from student to resident. So glad God is in control. And you have so much less luggage this trip. :)
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