Two down...one to go!

This morning we set out to get the children's medical exam and lab tests. This normally takes 2-3 days so we were prepared for more delays. We got up very early and were at the office at 7:15, (even though it doesn't open until 8:00) because the lines for the medical exams are crazy long. We were the first ones there:) We explained our situation to the receptionist (who I think is an angel) and then saw the doctor right away! He sent us across town to the lab building so that we could get a stool sample from the kids. (I fed them prunes the whole way there!) We again, went right in and saw the nurse. She said she would send the results back as soon as she received them. We asked her when she thought that would be and she said that they should be back later that afternoon. She showed us the heading on the lab paper, which the receptionist had sent with us, and it said "URGENT" (I told you he was an angel) Long story short, we got the medical exam, lab test, lab results, and "official" medical report all by 3:00 pm!!! Praise God. We went to the Embassy, but they said we had to come back on Monday. We still won't be coming home on Monday as planned, but we are praying and hoping that the Embassy officer will have compassion on us and issue the children's visas before Friday (their normal visa day). If not, we will be here through Christmas. So this is our prayer request: that we will align ourselves to God's will and if He has us stay in Africa through Christmas, we will be mature enough to handle it. Also, the desire of our hearts is, of course, to come home for Christmas, so we are also asking for that. Thank you for your prayers today and throughout our time here. We have felt the presence of the Lord yesterday and today. Both Phil and I struggled earlier this week with the feeling that heaven was silent, so we were very grateful for His calming presence and of course, answered (the answer of "yes")prayers.