After much thought, consideration and prayer I have decided to come home for Christmas and stay. It is a hard decision to make for one reason, Avat. We have been dating since just two weeks after I arrived in Turkey and have really grown in love together. He is really sad and I am really sad but we both feel that God is separating us for a reason and in His perfect time we will be reunited!
It leaves our relationship at the point where we are at the mercy and grace of the US government. Praying that they will grant him a visa to come to the US in about five months. After the arrival we will get married. Yes that is right folks we have decided that we are going to spend the rest of our lives together and are leaving it in God's hands. Please continue to pray for him and his spiritual growth, safety and comfort during this long waiting period. I will only have to wait about five months surrounded by friends and family. He on the other hand will be waiting alone in a not so just place.
It is bitter sweet leaving here and being away from Avat but I am so happy and excited to see my family and friends. I was going to wait and surprise everyone but couldn't hold it in any longer. These next two weeks I have to prepare paperwork for Avat and spend some quality time with him and then the next week will travel to Greece for a day and possibly Ephesus. Thanks for your prayers through this season of my life. I love you all very much and can't wait to see you all so soon!!!
So happy for you. I will be praying for God to make a way for Avat to get here quickly and smoothly.
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