Our hearts overflow with gratitude beyond words!

How can you express how precious your children are when you've come so close to losing them all!

This week was off schedule and we didn't go for groceries until today. We had our groceries but were making a few other stops when Regina called and asked where our children's visa papers are. She said the immigration inspectors are here and need papers for everyone. We told her the children are under our papers and don't have their own visas. They have their passports and we have the Mexico papers needed for us. After a bit Darin called again and asked where to find our papers because they are threatening to take the children if the proper documents are not available. Well sure, we have the documents; they're in there in the desk drawer. Lorne also called Greivin and asked him to go up to the home to help what he can.

By now we were at the hardware and Lorne went in to pay a bill there but quite shortly came running out and jumped in the van, rapidly leaving. He said they called again and now they say if we're not home by the time the people are ready to leave, they are taking our children with them. The town was so full of traffic! The road home never has been so long! And I'm sure God understands when our speeds need to exceed the normal limit in times of emergency!

Regina called once to see where we were and to talk to me. I assured her that God knows what is happening and He will not allow anything to happen outside of His will. She said that as soon as the papers were finished they planned to leave with the children. We cried out to God for mercy and protection. When we were on the last few miles Greivin called to see where we were as they were finished with the paperwork and waiting. Lorne told him we are almost home so they said they will wait. When we got home we got out of the van and were told by the men outside that they were waiting inside for us. In we went and were immediately asked if we are the parents of the minors. YES WE ARE! Ok, they need to see our papers and have questions for us. We gladly answered the whole interrogation until they were satisfied and were able to go on their way. Then, such a chattering as we wanted to hear the whole story and everyone had a part to tell. There are quite a few of us who need to go to Tijuana next Wed. get our papers cleared and everyone legal.

Thank You, God! Praise to the Almighty Who directs our days! We know very well that God could have allowed this trial to be so much greater. He gave us mercy! Again, words fail me. How can I express my gratitude? May we never take for granted the blessing of having our family together.