tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post9034163003760357064..comments2024-03-28T08:05:40.149-08:00Comments on Courageous Joy: Want an Update?DeEtta @ Courageous Joyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06726346272268287588noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-51873375560574863552009-07-12T12:23:58.373-08:002009-07-12T12:23:58.373-08:00The current OFFICIAL stance (and we've heard t...The current OFFICIAL stance (and we've heard this from both GAFB and MAFB) is that all military members and dependents living in a foreign country MUST have the military passport. <br /><br />You CAN get the other one...but you MUST have the military....so the question now is - will they let me travel on the tourist as the military is in process....and will the state department consider this an emergency and walk the tourist through quickly for us? The military EXPEDITED are taking 4 - 6 weeks and we've been told it's taking 6 weeks. <br /><br />I plan to call the processing center again in Seattle tomorrow...as well as McChord. LOL <br /><br />What I want to avoid is being turned back from Tokyo at the airport. LOLDeEtta @ Courageous Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06726346272268287588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-78133096785954623032009-07-12T09:55:33.907-08:002009-07-12T09:55:33.907-08:00I am confused as well. Are you only flying militar...I am confused as well. Are you only flying military transport? Maybe that is the reason. We only traveled commercial- I never used my official (except diplomatic) when flying commercial. I always had my official- but never used it. Maybe you could talk to the people at transportation for the Space A. Scratching head- maybe the Air Force is that much diffenent than the Amry???<br />My understanding is that passports CAN be done walking through in an emergency. Maybe that would be a call to make tomorrow.Janettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10054888725603183006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-61206197022036174622009-07-11T20:54:20.764-08:002009-07-11T20:54:20.764-08:00Janette,
I'm confused as I hear i MUST have o...Janette,<br /><br />I'm confused as I hear i MUST have official passports but then I hear I "could fly in an emergency on tourist if the official ones are in process"....SO I'm researching what I need to get the passports with Mike out of the country - a DS 3055 or something like that and birth certificates (ordered) and applications...and IDs and I'll have his orders, the police report, the form to report stolen passports....but I'm still unsure as one sgt says I'll be sent back if I try it and another says it will work. ::snort:: AND thenI heard it could still take 2 weeks to get the passport.DeEtta @ Courageous Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06726346272268287588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-81189261114844349842009-07-11T12:22:07.610-08:002009-07-11T12:22:07.610-08:00The walk through for tourist passports is what my ...The walk through for tourist passports is what my husband's people do for the families trying to get to Germany in a rush. Take water and food (at least in New York) the lines ar long- but it is do able if you have all documents ready to roll. I dropped the topic when I figured out you were talking official passports. I know nothing about those. <br />Still praying!<br />JanetteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-84383894457282769632009-07-10T23:03:48.708-08:002009-07-10T23:03:48.708-08:00A missionary friend of mine who worked in Afghanis...A missionary friend of mine who worked in Afghanistan told me this true story about a friend of hers.<br /><br />A woman missionary working in Taliban-controlled Afghanistan had to leave her home quickly one day after the heard that the Taliban had found out about her. <br /><br />She buried her bible in the dirt floor of the house she'd been staying in. A year or two later that Bible was uncovered by someone who spoke and read English. He read it, read portions to his family and the whole family became Christians. (This was still during the time of the Taliban.)<br /><br />Your Bible is not lost. It is not in a ditch. Your notes were not made in vain. God is using it right now. I'm praying it. I'm sure of it.<br /><br />Take heart! Nothing we do for the Lord is wasted.Romanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01725826881848148814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-42641589534582623272009-07-10T20:30:24.922-08:002009-07-10T20:30:24.922-08:00DeEtta,
I've been "checking in on you&quo...DeEtta,<br />I've been "checking in on you" frequently through your blog. I feel so bad for you. I'm praying for you...your emotions, your 'things,' your credit, your identities, etc. Hang in there! Eventually, all of this will be behind you.Julie Orrinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-82755068661211152562009-07-10T19:15:54.679-08:002009-07-10T19:15:54.679-08:00Thank you, Margie. So true. Thanks all for the su...Thank you, Margie. So true. Thanks all for the support and prayers. Linda, it does my heart good to know that yu know what I mean. LOLDeEtta @ Courageous Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06726346272268287588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-25839170508515409632009-07-10T19:14:29.974-08:002009-07-10T19:14:29.974-08:00I am getting very tired....
Mel, I'll try the...I am getting very tired....<br /><br />Mel, I'll try the download...that's cool....I just like the old "do it yourself" inductive study bible...but change is tough. ::snort::DeEtta @ Courageous Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06726346272268287588noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-13627832043654442792009-07-10T18:56:43.489-08:002009-07-10T18:56:43.489-08:00De'Etta, you must be so weary of it all....get...De'Etta, you must be so weary of it all....getting to Misawa is going to be such a relief.<br /><br />Still praying.Debbiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06170186776403419013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-84220806675576239452009-07-10T15:32:44.467-08:002009-07-10T15:32:44.467-08:00De'Etta,
I admire your ability to laugh throu...De'Etta,<br /><br />I admire your ability to laugh through the tears and frustration. I'm afraid I would not be nearly so gracious!<br /><br />It brought to mind the story of Job, and all his trials. And it was all restored to him - double.<br /><br />I wish I lived in Seattle, just so I could offer you a place to stay! (Don't stay in Tukwila!!!)<br /><br />JulieHerding Grasshoppershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15668974245505544238noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-77873790526425136872009-07-10T14:24:59.152-08:002009-07-10T14:24:59.152-08:00and we enjoy the extra time with Mike/DeEtta and t...and we enjoy the extra time with Mike/DeEtta and the kids. BUT our hearts ache for all they are going thru.<br /><br />Thanks all for praying.<br /><br />love/prayers Mom TAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-28505132595305240982009-07-10T13:53:48.323-08:002009-07-10T13:53:48.323-08:00Praying, Praying, Praying!! I know you all have b...Praying, Praying, Praying!! I know you all have been a testimony to the greatness of Jesus Christ already with your words and actions. I pray many will continue to be touched and changed by your walking this out with your King of Kings. I echo Margie's scripture for you. He will continue to lead and guide you. His yoke is easy and His burden is light. I pray he orchestrates every step you need to take. <br />Blessings on you all, <br />Praying, <br />The Zesch gangJulie Zeschhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01444680493078425820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-1922125055309333732009-07-10T13:11:36.885-08:002009-07-10T13:11:36.885-08:00DeEtta,it makes me want to cry just thinking of al...DeEtta,it makes me want to cry just thinking of all you have to do to take care of this stuff and turn around and leave the country. We had our HSA checking account compromised in one of those computer scams that hit a bunch of banks, and it was a nightmare just taking care of that one thing. We couldn't spend any money out of the account until we got new checks and new debit cards. Ugh! I can't imagine having everything compromised at once. I am praying for your endurance.Lindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08412985335586341274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-37952437960933554602009-07-10T12:53:11.290-08:002009-07-10T12:53:11.290-08:00So much to say....for now, I'll just send love...So much to say....for now, I'll just send love and prayers.<br /><br />BTW, I really like our ESV Study Bible, and it includes a download from their website, too. It's on the laptop now, and we can add our own notes right next to all their other tons of resources. Cool. {hugs}Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-16366204.post-74387807143100490472009-07-10T11:31:02.548-08:002009-07-10T11:31:02.548-08:00Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the plans I have for you...Jeremiah 29:11<br />For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."<br /><br />I was lead to share this with you De. Love you.<br />~MargieMargiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06544192569593488798noreply@blogger.com