Moving Along

We are thankful today that Tina safely made it back to the US and by all reports enjoyed a great weekend reuniting with the boys.

Unfortunately we had a few minor delays and setbacks with paperwork last week so we basically haven’t progressed much since court. I’m back at it today and praying for some progress, especially since the presidential elections are tomorrow and things are expected to shut down for a few days. I’m waiting for a letter that basically serves as my ticket to the next few steps of registering the adoption decree and obtaining a birth certificate and new passport.

Please pray for the letter to be released today and for a speedy processing of the next few steps.

Please also pray earnestly that God would be honored and His will be done through tomorrow’s elections. I’ve had so many encouraging conversations with Zambians who say that “only God knows” (a favorite saying here) and that they have faith that God has selected the right person to lead Zambia in the next chapter of its history.

But desperation also exists. The campaigning has been very vigorous and spirited and common citizens seem to be more politicized and polarized than ever. Please pray that reactions to the results, which are proposed to be released on thursday, are peaceful and accurately reflect the sensibility and good nature of this God-fearing people.