tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10302227.post9019075943066886247..comments2023-03-23T07:28:52.593-06:00Comments on SwensenSays: Embassy ShmembassyAnonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05883497926821516943noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10302227.post-51585814670591581252009-10-21T22:58:01.079-06:002009-10-21T22:58:01.079-06:00Aaargg! So sorry about the trouble!!! Happy 13th...Aaargg! So sorry about the trouble!!! Happy 13th! Stella wants you to know she has waited all month to have her birthday party with R, T and B!! There, now maybe you have more to look forward to! All the best!Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14409568540209541480noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10302227.post-82098182702692318252009-10-19T23:30:53.071-06:002009-10-19T23:30:53.071-06:00I have been following your adventure with such joy...I have been following your adventure with such joy! You guys are so great from adopting those sweet girls! Good luck with everything we will pray for a FAST and safe return to the states!Jeff and Michelle Galovanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07642069461533637887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10302227.post-64456105827283503852009-10-19T23:30:12.572-06:002009-10-19T23:30:12.572-06:00Unbelievable. As if my respect for you wasn't ...Unbelievable. As if my respect for you wasn't high already, you have just raised it several notches. We are praying for you every day that all will work out and soon.<br /><br />We can't wait to see you again.<br /><br />(garth this time ;)garth brunerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16173720275262400510noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10302227.post-74613153254295809582009-10-19T21:38:03.367-06:002009-10-19T21:38:03.367-06:00Pioneer, pioneers are what you are Emily and Steve...Pioneer, pioneers are what you are Emily and Steve. I know you come from hearty stalk, but you are the strongest of them yet! I know it must be very disappointing, frustrating, and exhausting worrying about it all, but hang in there. No one said it would be easy, only that it would be worth it, and it will all be worth it when you are on the plane heading back to the U S of A. I was thinking about you all day and thinking that maybe you would have good anniversary luck to share on the blog. But alas the good news is that you are STILL positive after all that has happened. Try and take advantage of all the time you have there. I know it's hard with 4 little ones. Try and soak in as much culture as you can. Learn all about those cute lil' ones that you can. Learn to braid, sing native songs(lullabies), and speak as much as you can. You are so smart and very loved by a host of people back home who are all pulling for your fast return. We love you! Your awesome!Brookehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12588642023533731552noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10302227.post-15539294881787595462009-10-19T20:53:50.392-06:002009-10-19T20:53:50.392-06:00Happy Anniversary. What a great milestone for your...Happy Anniversary. What a great milestone for your family. I must say that I still love reading your blog and do so with love in my heart. You have such courage and strength and are creating and extended circle of love by your example. I love reading your thoughts and thank you dearly for sharing them so openly. I am also so struck by the sweet family you have created and the wake ripple that it spreads forth...aka your introduction of Aki and his new friends. Hang in there Swensen clan. You'll be home in His time and before you know it. Much love!!!Chelsea Smithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09395811343782242351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10302227.post-24594856454867599162009-10-19T20:32:23.660-06:002009-10-19T20:32:23.660-06:00I'm sorry you were treated so poorly, sweetie....I'm sorry you were treated so poorly, sweetie. It's amazing how those at fault are the ones who will accuse, but, no matter. Everything will work out somehow, and you will all be a family. We can't wait to welcome those little girls into this one! Love you all so much! LisaLisahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16406829749244106102noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10302227.post-80870063295498051312009-10-19T17:59:26.850-06:002009-10-19T17:59:26.850-06:00Sometimes people can be their rudest when their an...Sometimes people can be their rudest when their anger is really at a failing system. You did nothing wrong... if you had had any control over the situation it simply wouldn't be happening like this. Ugh, what a way to celebrate an anniversary: feeling stuck! Glad you are doing the best with what you have in the Capitol. Soon this will all be over and the worst parts won't matter so much.<br />Thought a lot about you today when I visited LaRae and saw all your UPS boxes in her basement. She's been getting printouts of your blogs and telling me stories about Mabey being stalked by a hawk, which I read about in your blog awhile ago.<br />I can tell you and the fam are tired and longing for home. Hang in there and look for the tender mercies. Your girls ARE very beautiful.Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15222680974917668067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10302227.post-21798529585919256522009-10-19T17:45:27.594-06:002009-10-19T17:45:27.594-06:00We're praying for you and for those who are th...We're praying for you and for those who are the "problem children" in this fingerprinting challenge. Thanks for letting us know. <br /><br />Mabey and I had a great day at work today. She misses you, I'm sure. I've been talking to her and I wish she would/could respond! Love, DadKarlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17213014588760102158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10302227.post-9578998072799511832009-10-19T17:35:22.536-06:002009-10-19T17:35:22.536-06:00Happy Anniversary! I cannot believe how terribly ...Happy Anniversary! I cannot believe how terribly you were treated at the embassy. I am so sorry and we will continue to pray that all are not stuck there another week. Your family is beautiful! I love the picture of Birhane with all of her braids out.<br /><br />We love you and can't wait to see you all again!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15928734560891085519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10302227.post-32545127627219606742009-10-19T17:10:58.839-06:002009-10-19T17:10:58.839-06:00Are you kidding me? Aye, aye, aye! Go Ralph go. (I...Are you kidding me? Aye, aye, aye! Go Ralph go. (I've guess I've heard the intro to Go Diego go to many times).Charlottehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02983032414628219339noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10302227.post-35265363950242858692009-10-19T16:14:49.344-06:002009-10-19T16:14:49.344-06:00Also, Happy Anniversary--I can't believe 13 ye...Also, Happy Anniversary--I can't believe 13 years. Thank you so much for writing, explaining, sharing such beautiful thoughts and feelings. I pray that this all works out as it should and you are all home a week from today. You know you have our love and support. Love, mommabeyssayhihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09367327895499969547noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10302227.post-23863069780089777172009-10-19T15:16:47.732-06:002009-10-19T15:16:47.732-06:00You all continue to be in my thoughts and prayers....You all continue to be in my thoughts and prayers. I especially thought of you on Sunday as I nervously sang in Sacrament meeting (thanks for that by the way). Hang in there, the Lord will continue to bless you. Love you all!emilysouthershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01343429602135299389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10302227.post-6434526590742464932009-10-19T15:14:47.165-06:002009-10-19T15:14:47.165-06:00I hope things work out soon. :) It's fun to ...I hope things work out soon. :) It's fun to read about your adventures.ellenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10107387078104994223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10302227.post-84484660457176571982009-10-19T15:09:20.764-06:002009-10-19T15:09:20.764-06:00Oh Emily... I really feel for you! We had similar...Oh Emily... I really feel for you! We had similar problems on our trip and were told we would have to stay an extra two weeks, which would have been a HUGE drain on our already overextended budget. We spoke with Scot Driscol (I might be spelling his name wrong)... he is the Vice Consul. He was a HUGE help to us and we ended up going home on time!Emilyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04399727373526271156noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10302227.post-48695707429909797822009-10-19T14:52:14.718-06:002009-10-19T14:52:14.718-06:00Happy Anniversary to you, Steve and Emily! I'm...Happy Anniversary to you, Steve and Emily! I'm sorry for the trouble you are facing with the Fingerprinting and Embassy. Hopefully your dad can contact the right person, and they will be able to pull the right strings! (Or, yank them really hard rather!) Let us know by email if we can try calling anyone too!<br />Love, Jengarth brunerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16173720275262400510noreply@blogger.com