So we sent off our visa applications today. PLEASE PRAY that the Lord will allow them to be received and processed favorably! Having these visas will allow us to stay in India without leaving the country every six months, and will keep us from needing to stay out of the country for two months each time we do have to leave. It is really difficult to be away from our youth this long, for us and for them. We are so thankful for the adults that have stepped in to take care of them in our absence, but even they are counting the days for us to return and relieve them!

Highlights of our trip this time have definitely been seeing our new nephew and spending time with our sweet niece. We love them and their parents a lot and enjoyed two separate weeks together this month. We have also loved all of our moments with the rest of our family and friends. It is so refreshing to be with people who love you and love each other. Tonight we're going to dinner with Robbie and Annie, a couple that always encourages us and has even visited us in Manali. :)

Finally, we are overwhelmed this week thinking about how God has provided for us all this time, how he has guided us, taken care of us, and helped us in everything he's given us to do. Though we still struggle to trust perfectly, we have no reason to doubt for one second that he is faithful, and that his presence never leaves us.

Thank you for your part in reminding us how good HE is, through your love, your support, your prayers, and your kindness.

Don't forget to pray about our visas!
With love-----Grant and Charlene