On the Verge of Tears

I write this blog with tears welling in my eyes. After two more calls to the authorities, I am now almost convinced that they have simply lost my passport application. There have been 3 expedites placed on it (in the computer...big whoop) and it has been "being processed" for at least two weeks now. I can't get any information out of anyone and not one of the customer service reps I've talked to has said anything about me getting it in time to go on my trip. I keep calling the passport agency in LA to see if I can get it done there instead, but the call volume has been too high so they won't even put me on hold. I am stuck and I am scared. After some good advice from some wonderful ladies at work, I am going to continue to prepare for my trip as if my passport was in my mailbox at this very moment. I was very discouraged and seriously thought about not packing or preparing any more until I knew for sure. But a colleague of mine reminded me that God is watching how I react to this situation and He wants to see me respond in faith. So I'm going to keep going until there is a definite "No" from Him. Please continue to pray and also ask that the Lord will calm my nerves, as I have been on the verge of tears all day today (and I still have 6 days left before I HOPEFULLY leave). "Wait for the Lord; be strong, take heart and wait for the Lord."