on faith, doubt, and the nature of God

so recently I have been convinced that Julie and Lara will come to the USA when I go. I have not a shred of doubt about this...but the embassy hasn't called yet. The stress of life is building - preparing to move, say goodbye, adjust to a new life that we aren't sure of what it yet looks like...

my faith has been running dry. I've been filled will apathy, felt dejection, rejection, and in general sorry for myself.

This morning I was listening to music on the computer, and "How Great Thou Art" came on. Reflecting on the nature of God brought me to tears. "Oh Lord, my God, when I in awesome wonder, consider all the worlds thy hands have made..."

expeditious...

That's the manner in which the embassy is willing to handle Julie's visa. We received the following information from Congressman Pomeroy's office this morning:

Thank you for your e-mail dated October 11, 2007. Per correspondence from your office, the National Visa Center (NVC) forwarded an expedite request to the United States Embassy in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. The response from the Embassy indicates their willingness to process the case in an expeditious manner. The petition filed by Peter Barton Schott on behalf of Julia Dolores Julian De Schott will be forwarded to the United States Embassy in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic shortly. Peter Barton Schott and Julian De Schott will than be notified.

So the application is being forwarded to the embassy, and we will receive an interview date shortly thereafter. Please continue to pray for this situation, and be sure to praise and thank God for this praise!