Thank you all for your prayers. There is a lot to update y'all on:
The Van: We hope to get the van back tomorrow. With the exception of two days it has been there since we got it nearly two weeks ago. Before y'all think, "Oh no - they got a lemon" let us put it all in perspective - things move a bit slower here. It is harder to find certain parts. After getting the van to his shop Cesar was able to do a better check. He was unable to find (either at all or at a reasonable price) the oil pressure switch nor the shocks. Those two parts made up Q5,000 (about $560) of the original estimate of Q16,000 in work. He found the parts online in the States for roughly $300. We're going to try to get them down here in the next month or so.
God protects: Had we gotten the van back last weekend we would have used it to drive to Monterrico with our friends. Had we done that we would have had numerous problems with it overheating. God protects.
Passports: On February 12th we attempted to renew both Abigail and my passports. Some might recall the term "epic" used to describe the day as we failed horribly. Well, Joy and I tried again on February 20th and missed our window by 20 minutes. Horribly epic once again.
Finally, today I made it to the US Embassy and successfully completed Abigail's application. They're estimating two weeks to get her new passport. Next, I turned to the Canadian Embassy. Sadly, today (of all days) the consular division was closed for training (insert frowny face here.) I will go tomorrow and try again.
Edward continues to do well - considering the altitude and air conditions. He took a day off last week and pretty much slept the entire day.
We have new situation developing at school with one of our students. At this point we cannot share details but if y'all could lift up this unnamed person and their family in your prayers - they would truly appreciate it.
Blessings and thanks to all,
-knme
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