arrivals: us and our work visa

We're officially on our way to Malawi! We left home yesterday and arrived safely in Ontario for some pre-departure training. And while we were in transit, great news reached our inbox: "Just want to let you know that your TEP has been approved!!!" Although we still need to receive the paperwork, we're very excited to hear these words: "you can come without hesitation."

Our flight was rescheduled so we arrived two hours later (1am by the time we reached our destination) but we were pleased to see ALL our luggage arrive in Toronto. It was a very long flight with the kids -- it's hard to imagine travelling three times as far! We pray that God will challenge and prepare us in training with Emmanuel International. We're very thankful that we have some time to relax as well -- we're spending the weekend in Niagara Falls with friends who are going to Cambodia as missionaries.