Registration and the following ...

We finally after nearly 9 months of marriage got round to consulate of my country of origin to register our marriage.  All necessary administrative aspects of having married foreign.  BFL had to swear on the bible to do the necessary ... however, with passports with UKBA, followed by a wee mess up on our initial attempt a few weeks ago (my bad, I forgot a necessary document and got a dressing down in the process - yes by some rather frustrated lady in the consulate!), then followed by BFL forgetting his passport on attempt number 2, we finally got third time right. Admittedly, I was dreading having to go back ... after being told off on our first attempt.  I was rather glad on our second attempt BFL forgot his passport so we had to abandon the trip (he was mortified, I was rather relieved). I could very well just ignored having to do the necessary ... but needs must.  BFL after all swore on the bible and he can't very well go back on his word.  Unless he's got no scruples ... thankfully NOT.

I was expected to be treated with disdain yet again but for some reason our third visit was surprisingly pleasant.  The lady who attended to us was from my home town.  What was surprising about the entire whole dealings was her suggestions that I should 'join them'.  I initially thought she was asking me to join their church in London but she actually meant join the consulate. 

BFL thinks its a wonderful idea ... but I do have my reservations.  This is dealing with my former country.  As much as I love it, they are not the easiest people to reckon with (having had at least 5 years working experienced dealing at it) and having to deal with politicians that I have not much respect for.  I honestly have to pray about it. 

Then there's the stalker ... I wonder if he found out I was at the high commission would he make things difficult for me.  I don't want to be found.  Lord please let him nor his henchmen find me. 

So there we have it, as smoothly as that all went, these are my thoughts on the prospects.  Not very enthusiastic but Lord, if it is your will that I be placed in a liasing role as such, then you would not only make a way, but bless my route and have me prosper and be productive in what I do to bring about the change You desire.   Also most importantly surround me with good colleagues.  People who are kind and understanding and people that I can work with and develop from there. 

Amen.