Tuesday, April 01, 2008

Day 15 Tuesday April 1st

The window has closed. (I wish this was an April Fool's Joke) Crystal will not be returning to the U.S. as scheduled on April 6th. We are not sure when she will be able to return home. It could take several weeks. She will be missing Amelia's 8th birthday (April 7th). Shane will need to return to work next week. Please be in prayer for Crystal, Shane and their five children as they seek the Lord for wisdom, guidance and strength to carry them through the end of this journey. Please specifically pray for the National Visa Center to log-in Crystal's approved immigration form soon.

Crystal has left the capitol and has returned the the Gentry's house in Southern Malawi. The weather is beautiful. Both she and Savannah-hope are healthy and doing well. They are enjoying their quiet time together, but looking forward to chaotic days of having their family puzzle complete. Thank you for your prayers!

12 comments:

Leigh Ann said...

Darn it! I am so sorry - wishing there was more I could do. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers. Love ya!

Kelly said...

Praying knowing God's timing is perfect !!!

Kristy said...

I am praying and I will also ask my church group and my co workers to pray also. Love and many blessings Crystal are being sent your way.

Love, Kristy

Anonymous said...

What a awful thing to read :( thinging of you all

Kristy said...

I am praying and I will also ask my church group and my co workers to pray also. Love and many blessings Crystal are being sent your way.

Love, Kristy

Catherine said...

Continuing to pray for all.

Kathi said...

I'm sorry, Crystal. You know you have everyone one of us praying for you and your children. I wish there was something I could do, also. I want to fly to Nashville, or where ever the Visa Center is to light a fire under them. Only God knows the perfect timing of this.

God Bless you and Savannah. Hang in there, Crys; you'll be home soon, and your family will be complete.

Mandi said...

Oh, how I hate to hear this. There is purpose in all. I know your children do not know me, but I am available every Thursday and Friday to do whatever. Pick up, come to your house and clean, cook whatever. I am completly serious about this, please use me. I would count it as a blessing to help you in your time of need. My number is 568-0740 get Shane or your mom or whoever to call and let me know what I can do. I love you girl and you hang in there. God has BIG plans for this whole journey. Still praying this will go fast.

Unknown said...

I am so sorry that you are not going to be able to come home this weekend. I will pray for wisdom for your family.
You are being covered in prayers.
Love, Shannon

Gwen Oatsvall said...

i really don't have any words ... but i am praying continuously ... i know this is hard, but just know God has you there this long for a reason ...Shane and the kids are staying strong here ... you do the same !

Anonymous said...

Crystal & Miss Savanah,
we are all continuing to pray for you both to return home safely and praying for your family to be strong while you are gone. Leave your worries to God, and embrace each other and bond.
:)
Happy Days!
Marci

Laura Nipper said...

Hang in there Cyrstal so many blessing have come your way and I know the Lord will continue to carry you along this journey. Pray for you my friend.