Day 68

       Today was an interesting day. We were supposed to go to Byblos with Noah today, but we first had to go to immigration to get our exit visa. Once we got there we waited about 45 minutes before they called our names. Then we found out that we had to have more passport photos and copies of our passport and entrance visa for all 3 of us. So we left thinking we wouldn't be able to make it back today. But the Lord was so gracious. As we were walking out there was a soldier that spoke English and he directed us to a nearby place that took pictures and made photo copies. It was raining so we were trying to go quickly because we had Isaiah. As we walked passed the barricade and around the corner we weren't sure which building it was. Then a man standing out in the rain with an umbrella started waving us in his direction. He ran out in the rain and gave us his umbrella and asked if we needed pictures. Granted- he was the owner of the shop and we found out later that he had charged us 3 times what he should have!..(. it was sssoooooooo expensive.)... But the Lord is our Provider and we were thankful. Within 20 minutes we had everything we needed and headed back to immigration where we waited for another 45 minutes. They finally called our names again, took our paper work and told us to go have a seat and wait. So we did. It was passed time for Isaiah to eat, so a different soldier unlocked a bathroom for me to go in and nurse. When  I was finished we were told our paper work went downstairs. Once we got there we only had to wait another 20 minutes or so and it was done! What a relief! Although it was a lot of waiting and a long day... there were so many blessings. The soldier and the guy with the umbrella were two blessings... the fact that we got it done today without having to go back Monday and start all over is another.. and then 4th, Isaiah was so good the whole time! Even though he completely missed his nap and was late eating... plus having to just sit and wait... he was so good! He laughed and played and even fell asleep on me in the midst of a bunch of noise and people. The Lord was so gracious through it all.
      When we finally got home, we knew Byblos wasn't going to happen. But we didn't mind. We spent the evening fellowshipping with Noah, a brother whom we have come to dearly love. When you pray for missionaries... please remember to pray for Noah. He is a godly young man who is giving his life for the cause of Christ. I have never met a missionary more humble and committed to his calling. Pray for him often.
       Sean will be preaching in Tyre tomorrow. And we will be saying goodbye to Said and his family, which won't be fun. Then Lord willing we will come back to Beirut and prepare to come home. We have a few last minute things that need to be taken care of and some packing to do. Thank you for your prayers.