I Can't Wait Until This Is Over!

Well here I go again! I am in Almaty (thank heavens!) but things definately have not gone as plan. I don't even know if I want to go over the story again for fear that I will break down again and cry. I am sure all the airline agents from here to Denver think I am the biggest emotional wreck to ever fly the friendly skies! To make a long story short, my plane was delayed in Denver and I took a long way to get to Almaty (though Moscow which I would never recommend, especially if you don't have a Russian visa!). I made it but my baggage did not!

Sometimes you wonder why things just can't go smoothly, and that is where I sit today. One 10 minute rainstorm in Denver has caused me so much grief. I was picked up at the airport and dropped off at my apartment. Aida is a nice girl, but she is not Maria! I have nothing!! I don't even have her phone number to get ahold of her. She said she will call me later this afternoon to tell me what time we will go to pick up the girls. That is the one bright side, I made it here before the girls.

I tried calling our church missionaries, but for some reason the phone isn't working correctly. I can't seem to dial any number, not even the airport to see if there is sign of my luggage. I suppose I will venture out into the city to get some needed items like a toothbrush, a hairbrush, some water, and some food! How I wish Larry was here with me!!!! This has definately been one of those experiences that has pushed me to my farthest limits. At times I almost just got on a plane back to Phoenix. I don't know why it has to be so difficult but it has been.

I also found out that I may not be returning home on Wednesday. That is the day we are suppose to visit the embassy. I was upset that our agency did not know this fact beforehand. It is something they should have had arranged, but I will try to go early Tuesday morning and beg them to see me Tuesday!!! Please everyone pray for me. I just want to go home!!!!

Hopefully I will be able to figure out how to contact the missionaries, hopefully I will find my luggage, and hopefully I will see the girls tonight. I am totally leaving everything in the Lord's hand, he is my traveling companion on this trip.