Erin in Tenerife

  Beautiful sunset during riverboat tour in Chicago I need to begin by apologizing. I sent this out an email after my appointment at the consulate in Chicago on July 17th, but forgot to post it here (you'll notice I've back-dated this post). If you're not on my distribution list, you haven't received an update since June. So, here's an unashamed plug to be added to my distribution list. Just click  here . (Any contact information you provide will be for my use only.) Without further ado, the email from July 17, 2023: Today, I presented my paperwork at the Spanish consulate in Chicago, hoping for a quick approval, but they didn't even accept the paperwork. One document was too old, another didn't have the correct seal, etc. I was sent away with a sense of "thanks for playing, try again". To be honest, I was very disappointed. But, I know that God is in control of my visa process not the Spanish consulate and if he didn't allow for it to be proce

Greetings from hot and sweaty Missouri! Yes, still. I was sharing with my preacher, and his wife and a couple of elders and my small group and, honestly, anyone who would listen, about how my patience (while waiting to hear back from the consulate so I can finally move to Tenerife) is quickly waning. I don't know how Job endured all his hardships. Obviously, his situation was much worse and he didn't have good friends to encourage him. I am blessed to have friends, great friends and family who have been praying with me and encouraging me along the way. Well, I have great news. I have finally heard back from the consulate with an appointment! Woo-hoo!!! [Break for celebration dance] I am scheduled to appear at the Spanish consulate in Chicago next Monday at 10 am for an interview where I will present all my paperwork.  A few months ago, over coffee, my cousin's wife Haley mentioned it would be so fun to road trip together for my visa appointment. One of the things I've e