Great Day at Embassy - Glad we left early for 2nd appointment

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Igor was right again on the documentation on the first appointment.  The medical exams were a breeze, and we were down at Maidan with two hours to kill until the 2:00 pm interview.  My instincts said leave as soon as possible, becuase I had never ridden the trolley bus.  Sure enough, watching after two small children, I lost count, and was calling Igor after we were several stops past the consulate. 

About 1:05 pm, I had an idea, and for the first time in my life, flagged a taxi.  I said the the driver, "US Embassy", and he took me to it.  50 Grievnna.  One problem.  This was the wrong place.  But, the guards have encountered this before, and issued a map showing us precisely how to navigate the two blocks to the US counselate. 

The kids were troopers, and we made it 30 minutes early.  Got through the interview...and all is well...except the visas were not ready even by the close of the day.  They said they believe they will be ready in the morning.  So I'm trusting God that all will work out.  Look at all the hurdles that came this week.  Please keep praying.  At this point, though, I have no complaints.  If God determines we must wait until next Wednesday to fly home, then His will be done.  But I really prefer it be Saturday.  Will you please pray?

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