Things are lookng up

Even though I am still waiting on my diploma and copies of my medical clearance, I sent in a bunch of other things today that will be in by the due date! I know God will be faithful in getting my diploma here sooner than expected too. I am starting to think very positively about this trip now that things are finally coming together. I don't know how I am doing financially so far but I am also faithful that money will come in. I am doing a fundraiser at school and already I have made some sales which is exciting! I think that will go over well.
Your continued prayer is much appreciated. Ways you can be praying right now: everything coming together in enough time, being able to raise enough support and that God is preparing the hearts of the Vietnamese people we will be getting to know. Additional prayer for Kari and James would be awesome as well. They have been over in Kaz. for three months now and things aren't going as planned. They could really use your support these next few weeks. Thanks everyone!

And the process gets even crazier

Today I went to order another diploma since my original is packed away in storage due to my parent's move. When I reordered it I found it would take TWO MONTHS to process! I don't know what makes it take that long but either way...it puts me close to the cut off date for being able to get my visa. To make things even better, I went to the doctors today to get a health evaluation only to find that my doctor wont sign off because I may have thyroid issues! I now have to get blood work done by another doctor and be cleared or subscribed medicine to treat my problem. I am trying to be faithful that God can concur all and that he will move things along but right now it is hard to take. I ask right now for prayer that everything will move through easily and swiftly. Thank you!

Crazy Process

Hey everyone,
Just wanted to give you an update on what's going on. Vietnam is just over a few months away and I feel like I have made no progress whatsoever. I just sent some support letters out today and will probably send the last big bulk tomorrow. And they are just the first step to my crazy process! I know this isn't an exciting blog but I just wanted update you and ask for prayer these next few weeks for everything to come together.
I also want to ask for prayer for all of the people losing their jobs right now. Part of the reason I decided to teach overseas was because my school was only going to higher back a few tutors. I knew I did not have seniority so I made my plans. Everyone else thought they were safe until our assistant principal told us that it is not looking good for any of them. I was thankful I had already made plans but it was so painful to watch my coworkers, women who I have grown so close to over this year, hear that they probably will not have a job next year.
So not only do I ask you to lift up my process but their process of finding a job as well. Thank you!

Erica