Faithfulness

Keri and the kids's residency appointments were yesterday afternoon and as far as we know, everything went as it was supposed to.  The red tape of moving to a new country can be exhausting, overwhelming, frustrating, and downright scary.  We are so thankful for our super-hero lawyer who has helped us from the beginning.  She is a believer and is worth her weight in gold for her expertise, but besides that, she is just so friendly and genuinely helpful.  I really don't know what we would do without her.  After an exhausting afternoon in the Madrid government office, I was reflecting on the favor the Lord has continued to show us from the very beginning of this journey - from the sale of our house and cars to the incredibly gracious Amelia at the Spanish Consulate who bent over backwards for us in the days leading up to our departure last August, to the many friends here in the ECA community who helped David so much with his driving test issues, the Lord allowing a brand new driving class in English for him, for many fluent Spanish speaking friends to help us when we need it making appointments, etc.  We feel so taken care of.  We don't doubt for a second that it is because of the prayers of His faithful followers around the world who lift us up daily.  Yes, we have had some difficulties, but I feel I must stop for a minute and give praise where it is due - to the Lord for His continued protection, blessing and favor on us.