Yesterday Stephen and I found our way (by ourselves) to the Immigration Office to pick up our residency cards. We "thought" we were just going to run in, go to the window and pick them up--sounds like a plan, but it's never that simple. Instead, it's wait in line to get a number, take your number (48) and go to the "waiting room" where you hear them calling the next number (28), and begin the wait for your turn.
Stephen spent the time pacing and practicing the tract, Gran Pregunta, in Spanish--patience has never been one of his strong suits. All I know is that you can get a lot of practice while waiting! I should be used to the fact that waiting is part of the process, but somehow I always seem to forget to bring reading material with me.
Now for the good news--after 50 minutes it was our turn and a couple of minutes later we had the cards in hand. They are provisional cards that expire at the end of June. We're not sure what happens in the next 90 days, but at some point before they expire, we should receive permanent (good for 9 more months) cards. It is necessary to renew the card each year, but, according to Jeff and Paula, the process is not as involved or as expensive.
It's hard to believe we have been here 10 months! God is faithful and his timing is perfect! Thank you for praying for our ministry here!
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