update, last for a few days.
The weekend is over. Ronnie and Sybil left Saturday morning for
Cape Town. A few months ago they bought a home there that they are going to be moving to in March. It will be a retirement home for them where they say they are going to “grow old in.” Ha.
Well, folks the deal with Phumlani’s coming to the State’s situation is this: we got his passport this past week on Tuesday and arranged for an appointment at the
U.S. embassy to have Phumlani interviewed for a visa this week on Wednesday morning. Brooke and I are hiring (renting) a small car tomorrow morning (Tuesday) and driving down there for the appointment the following day. If you happen to be up around 2pm your time Wednesday morning, please pray for us. The interview only lasts 15-20 minutes and at the end of it we will know whether or not they are going to give him a visa. I was thinking about the interview and everything and was asking myself if I was worried or nervous about the whole thing and realized that I was barely even thinking about it. We can’t really do anything more to assure us a visa. It’s all up to God now and whether he gives us someone at the consulate that will trust us and give Phumlani a visa. We’ve gone out and got letters from doctors, teachers, his job, from Oceans of mercy all backing us up and answering some of the questions that the consulate will have.
I’m sorry this is so short but it’s a very busy day and got lots to do before we leave tomorrow morning. Gotta go book the airline tickets, pick up the kids from school, grocery shopping for a whole weeks worth of food for 15 people, and find sometime to pack a few clothes for this short trip. Plus I gotta look nice Wednesday morning so that means I gotta shave too. Blah! Ha.
I don’t think I will be able to write again while I’m in
Cape Town. The plans are to come back on Saturday morning. If I get a chance I’ll write before that be if you don’t see anything, make sure you check Saturday sometime to see how the trip went.
Thanks guys so much. Please be praying and asking for a good turnout. It’s all up to God but we have to ask for it. Sure, He knows everything, but how can we be given something if we don’t ask for it.
Love you guys!
daniel
Got you covered bud. Praying that you would do what you can and let God do what only He can.
Praying you also have some fun in Cape. Last time you’ll get to visit there for a while.
Don’t be making any plans for 12/31 at noon. I’ve already got a nice surprise
Told a little of your story at WFC yesterday. Read some from your blog. Shared how you are touching lives and “making ripples” with your life. Super proud of you son!
Dad
Ephesians 2:10
hi danny,
we have been praying for you and phumi. let us know asap when you have word of what is going to happen with the visa… God’s will for phumi is what’s most important. i have the doctors lined up here at home and they are anxious to help. thanks for all your help on that end. couldn’t do this without you.
lots of love,
here’s hug for you O!
jen
I’ll be praying for your wisdom and obediance. This is one of those times when there is only one set of footprints in the sand Daniel.
Grace, Peace amd Mercy
wish you could have heard the “Ripple” message. I think your new nick name
should be exactly that… Ripple… I really like the sound of that Daniel~~~
just think how often you will be able to share your story, because you know
everyone will ask… “How did you get that name”? get back to me on that.
Thanks for the up date. Praying for you my friend. miss you lots!!!
Love you all day longxoxoxooooooxoxxxxxooooxxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxox
PJ
So anxious to hear about your trip and how everything went in Cape Town. I may call the village today or tomorrow to catch up with everyone. Blessings.
Traci
Hey Daniel’s blog friends – Daniel, Phumlani and Brooke are still in Cape Town trying to get Phumlani’s Visa. They have one more shot on Tuesday morning. They have had one hurdle after another after another. They are on their final appeal. He will post something on the blog as soon as he gets back to Port Elizabeth and the Oceans Village.
Thanks so much for praying for Daniel and the rest of the Oceans gang!
Grace to you ~ dave
Hey man I finally found out about this blog and how to get on. Kerrie and I really miss all of you guys. I haven’t caught up on all of the reading yet but will be in prayer for God’s peace and understanding for you all(Philippians 4:4-7). Oh, we tried the China Buffet you told us about and we really like it(thanks). And I think I am still a little cold from the Indian Ocean. Anyway please say Hi to everyone and let them know that we think about them and you daily and that hopefully we will be contacting them again sometime soon. “OUR GOD REIGNS”
“When you were born you cried and the world rejoiced. Live your life in such a manner that when you die the world cries and you rejoice.” Author Unknown
Zach