First I had a Pulmonary Embolism, then I had to work two jobs to afford paying for the attendant hospital bill AND attend my dear brother's wedding.
Now I am back and facing that ogre that invariably affects we nomads that have moved to another country and culture. I am talking about Immigration Issues.
I have an application with immigration New Zealand to extend my work permit with a view to becoming a permanent employee of Fonterra! It's supposed to be routine and shouldnt take more than 20 days. However because of said Pulmonary Embolism above, immigration wanted me to have another full medical. Which I have.
And now I might not get an answer for another 3 weeks. I am crossing my fingers; knocking on wood; holding my thumbs; praying to Almighty God that it comes before that! My current permit expires well before then.
You never get used to this. Moving to any other country will involve a huge amount of paper work whatever nationality you are but for some of us... it's guilty until proven innocent!
Oh Lord... why send me all these character building episodes? I hope it is because you have a greater use for me on a par with leading a whole nation out of bondage and through a parted Red Sea to boot!
2 comments:
Oh Ladi dear...you know you enjoy these trying times...it gives you something to write about and share with us :)
But I shall also keep my fingers crossed for you <3
Hey Ladi ,
Not to worry my Brother , for being where you are today is not by mistake but by the divine plan of God .
So the medical shall be fine and you shall be on the journey of leading more into the promised land as Moses did .
Myself , well I am on the process of that but in a different path .
all the best in the coming month and have a good one .
Miano , from Kenya
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