Monday, September 3, 2012

Dear Praying Friends,
Last night I received an email from one of our missionary co-workers in Australia.  He told me that he spoke with our lawyer, Andrew, and that the lawyer told him some interesting information.  Andrew said that all applications that were filed before July 1 have a one year waiting period.  He then said that all applications filed after July 1 were in process right now.  Our application was filed on July 5.  Andrew also told our missionary friend that one of the applications that he filed after the July 1 date has already been approved.
To me this is encouraging news.  The Lord's timing is always perfect, and this situation is no different.  Our application was delayed until after the July 1 date and we did not know why at the time, but the Lord had a perfect plan for us.  Praise the Lord for His great wisdom!
We still do not know when we will hear anything about the visa, but our prayer is that we will hear something soon.  It is nice to be involved while we wait, but our heart is in Australia.  Please continue to pray, the Lord is answering!

In Christ,
Mark Pitts and Family