After a long frustrating wait it appears that our VISA has been signed by the government and we are expected in Nepal on or around the first of November. Our flight arrangements have not been made yet so we do not know when exactly we will be leaving. This is very good news but it is also sad news. It means that we only have about three weeks left with our friends and families. It means I have to say goodbye to my faithful dog Toby. It means our kids have to say goodbye to all their friends at Church and in school. It is the close to life as we know and enjoy it here in the US.
cracker eagle 4.11Next month will be a month of transition. We will be learning to live in a new environment. Cook in a different way. Eat different foods. Sleep in different beds. We will have to watch a curfew that is in effect while the war is going on. Anyone caught out after 9pm is subject to be shot on sight! The gravity of this sunk in last night as I walked my dog and realized how safe it was here and how much I took for granted being able to take a walk.
These are exciting times. Please try and spend some time with us before we leave. Thanks for your continued prayers.
Posted by Jon at October 13, 2003 07:57 AMI can't believe it is so close. Even though I hate to think of your leaving, I know that the only place you can be is where God has called you to be. We love you guys!
Posted by: Donna Perkins at October 16, 2003 01:21 PM