A.M. April 24 2009
This week we have tried everyday to find a way to get to Caracas. Well today I think it will actually happen. I am very nervous but on alert, do to the fact I'm going by myself. Will my Spanish fail me or will my survival instincts kick in?
P.M. April 24 2009
Left for Caracas 9:30a.m. I immediately started going over in my head what to say. Shortly after that I got so car sick I had to sleep. Antonio was already sleeping really good, this was his first time on a trip. We got to Caracas at 12 p.m.
Okay, so here we are driving around looking for a garage to park to the car. Telmo (Roberto's good friend) the taxi driver was never to leave me alone. But I had to what a line to pick-up this paper so the sooner you get in the better. Well NO parking available so I told him to let me off in front of the place and he can come later. I was pumped to handle whatever came my why. I walked right in speaking Spanish to find out where to go. The guard was really nice and took the time to answer my questions and give me directions. So far so good! I sat down next to a very dark skin, beautiful young girl. She was holding a paper that read at the top Department of United States of America. So I asked her if this was here for her Visa to travel. She told me is got married 1 year ago and her husband is N. American. Well to make this short. He was a missionary in Zulia, Maracibo, Venezuela. He came back for her and now they are try to go to the states to live in Utah. Small world!!! My prayers where answer in so many ways today. Safety, speaking and a safe return home.
So talked while waiting and when the windows opened the 8 people ahead of me let me pass ahead because I had Antonio. Was out of there 10 mins later. The lady at the window was even nice and smiling. Wow this is not something I had experienced in Caracas yet.
The most important part is that I received the birth cert. of Antonio with the stamp. As Pablo says 'I got some good news and some bad news.' The good news is two more offices to go and we can get Antonio a US passport!!!!! The bad news is that it takes at least three trip to get it done. BOOOO!
2 comments:
I read your comments about your trip and am truly amazed at your "valor"...bravery that is. I would have never been able to do that....after 2 or 3 years in the country. So....Yeeeeeay! Love you guys...MK
Wow what a romantic story... about the missionary coming back to get her that is... but hey what was he doing during his mission falling in love??? oh well.
and your trip. my heart always skips a bit when you write of your travels to Caracas.. especially after hearing you were almost in Jail... geez... I am glad things are working out.. its important to have your papers in order.
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