Visa...paper not plastic

(this is a picture of the Spanish embassy in Houston)

Until recently, I was not planning on applying for a visa to live in Spain for a year. CAM, my team, and I, thought it was unnecessary to apply for a visa since visitors are allowed in the country up to 90 days.  The plan was to travel to Africa (which isn't far) every 90 days and stay at least overnight (you have to leave the EU) and then re-enter Spain and be set for another 90 days. 

However, John and Jan recently let me know that Spain has adopted new laws that stipulate for every 90 days you are in the country (as a visitor) you must spend 90 days out of the country. Some people call this the 90/90 law. This affects short-term people like me, but not people who are long-term  (John and Jan) since they have religious worker visas. 

So...I am beginning the application process for a visa! The Spanish embassy in Houston is pretty tricky, or so I have repeatedly heard, and it can be difficult to obtain a visa. Honestly though, I'm not really worried about it. It will work out exactly as the Lord desires it. I don't want to communicate that I am lackadaisical about it but I am remembering that if I am supposed to be in Spain then it will be God who provides. It isn't my job to determine the results, it is my responsibility to be faithful. Plus, this makes the process more interesting! More on process vs. product later! (thanks Brady & Amber!)