Ryan D. Marshall

Welcome back to our podcast! Today, we have some updates and challenges to discuss regarding Ezekiel’s journey to Fiji. As you may recall, Ezekiel recently left for Fiji for a week of meaningful work. The rest of us, Sis Marshall, Adrianna, Andrew, and Paul, gathered at the airport to support him and manage his visa paperwork for his return.

Welcome to today’s podcast! This morning, we said “see you later” to Ezekiel as he left on a journey to Fiji for a week of meaningful work. Meanwhile, the rest of us, Sis Marshall, Adrianna, Andrew, and Paul, gathered at the airport to support him.

Now moving on to manage his visa paperwork for his return. Stay tuned for more exciting updates and stories ahead!

In the coming months, we will face a series of challenges as we navigate the visa process for Ezekiel. Currently, he is on a visitor’s visa, which means we will need to renew it every 60-90 days until we can obtain permanent visa status for him next year in August.

Fortunately, Sister Marshall, Adrianna, and I are covered under our 3-year visas, providing some stability. However, this means we will need to ensure Ezekiel’s visa is always up to date and explore alternative visa options for him as soon as possible.

Some struggles we face having an adult child in the missionary field are,

1. Emotional challenges: Being in a foreign mission field with adult children can be emotionally challenging, as it may involve being separated from loved ones.
2. Limited support network: Living in a foreign mission field may mean having a limited support network compared to what one might have in their home country. This can make it harder to navigate challenges and seek assistance when needed.
3. Balancing responsibilities: Juggling the responsibilities of being a missionary and a parent to adult children can be challenging. It may involve managing their own ministry work while also supporting and guiding their adult children through their own lives and challenges.
4. Limited access to resources: Being in a foreign mission field may mean having limited access to resources that are readily available in their home country. This can include healthcare, education, and other services that may be important for both the missionary and their adult children.

This process requires careful planning and coordination to avoid any disruptions in Ezekiel’s ability to stay and work in Fiji. We understand that it may be a complex and time-consuming endeavor, but we are committed to seeing it through.

By staying organized, staying informed about visa requirements and deadlines, and seeking assistance from immigration professionals if necessary, we hope to successfully navigate this process and secure Ezekiel’s long-term visa status.

That’s all for today’s podcast. Stay tuned for more updates and stories as we continue this journey together. Be sure to follow missionary_rd etlm_2004 and adrianna_marshall_2006 on instagram. Check out https://www.ryandmarshall.com to check out our new subscription options. There is also a new way to give, so be sure to check it out!