The end of May

I guess it's been a while since I posted.  I apologize for that!  A lot going on, yet we are resting, or rather, doing different things than we normally do.  We spent 5 days with our daughter in Mobile.  I was there when they  put the wound vac machine on.  The wound was huge and we did fear that there was a possibility of gangrene setting in.  But after the second surgery they had gotten all of the infection and the healing process began.  It will be a long hard road, but we are praising God that it WILL heal.  They are using the wound vac, a portable one, so she is home and healing at home.  We were glad to be able to spend the time with her, even though it was all while she was hospitalized.  We didn't get to the graduation ceremonies, but our grandson did graduate.  He did so well.  We are very proud of him.  

One of our granddaughters also graduated, just this last week.  We were not able to be with her or the family for that one, but we are also so very proud of her.  Such a major step for these young adults.  We keep praying God will walk with them in the future and guide and direct them.  

We have one more graduation coming up this coming week.  We pray he will also turn to, and walk with the Lord in his life.  

We have had some meetings and visited a lot of people.  It's so good to see those who walk with us through our ministry, either by being there or by praying for us.  We sure would not accomplish what we do without those prayers, or the helpers God sends our way.

We were able to help our son for a couple of days.  He works for the YMCA, and has been updating and repairing their camp,  for the opening next week.  Felt good to accomplish some things there for him, and to be able to do some work.  We enjoy the rest, but need to keep active, too.

Had a bit of embarrassment this morning in church.  Right at the close of service, our pastor welcomed us, and then told everyone it was my birthday and had the whole congregation sing happy birthday.  He was right when he said I was turning red.  At my age you try to ignore those days.  But it was a nice gesture, I guess.

This coming week will be busy again.  But each evening we comment to each other how we are missing "our kids" in Haiti.  Got a mothers day, and birthday card from Abbie.  Sort of brings tears to our eyes when the final sentence is, "When you come back?"  We miss them all so much.  We don't have a definite date for return yet, but are starting to plan on things in the near future. 


Keep Haiti in your prayers.  So many things still going on daily there and there is always a need for prayer.  Pray for those we normally help who are without help while we are gone.  Pray for the pastors, that they are sharing God's word and touching lives for eternity.  And pray for the government there, that the Lord will guide and direct those in control.  


And now, finally pray for America, that God will stir those in authority here and touch and guide them in His ways.  Until next time, God bless and keep your eyes and thoughts on the the Lord Jesus Christ. 

As time goes on

We've been pretty busy.  It's been good, though.  And really good to get to see so many people.  A week ago, our oldest daughter ended up in the emergency room in Alabama, where she lives.  It was a very serious infection on the upper thigh.  She had a high fever and was really discouraged.  But we talked to her before she went in, talked to her as she was going, and talked to her in the emergency room, so we were with her, sort of, through it all.  Then Sunday morning, they operated.  It was quite a huge hole left after they removed the infection.  This week has been hard on her and she's been having a lot of ups and downs.  Then yesterday, the surgeon told her she was heading back in to the operating room today.  The infection had not cleared up at all, and they had to remove more of the fleshy part of her leg.  She is still very discouraged and is upset because she will not be out of the hospital for her son's graduation.  Please keep her in prayer.  She needs all the emotional, and spiritual help we can give.

Tomorrow we leave for Milwaukee to get a flight on Sunday to head down to be with her.  We had originally planned this for the graduation, but it's more than that now.  We'll spend all of our time, except for the graduation, with her.  With the crazy weather in that area, keep us in prayer as we fly there.  Pray for the people in that area, too.  

So much is going on all over the world right now.  We can see the Bible being brought to life in all we are seeing.  God has prepared us for what is to come and we are so thankful He is with us through all of this.  We pray you are at the place where you can depend on the Lord to see you through all that is to come in the future.  He IS our hope and salvation and we praise Him for all He has done, IS doing and will continue to do for us.  We also pray you have that same confidence.  If not, you CAN!!  Let us know how to pray for you!  Keep your hand in His Hand, and walk with Him.  God Bless!!!!

Quick note....

The sun is shining and the weather is looking up!!!  Praise God!!!

Hope your day is great and centered in the Lord!  He IS all there is that counts.

Love you Lord!

I hope it warms up some

Hello again from the cold country.  A lot going on.  We got here a week ago last Friday.  On Saturday had fellowship with some friends.  We were praying for a place to stay, since our daughter was sleeping on the uncomfortable couch and we would be here a while.  She said it wasn't that uncomfortable, but we know different.  But it didn't look like there would be a place to rent.  Sunday after church a couple we had not met offered us a cabin to stay in. It is beyond an answer to prayer.  It's beautiful.  We have a 2 bedroom HOUSE!  On the lake.  And our "landlords" live right next door.  They are awesome Christians.  Some of the surrounding homes have Christian families in them, too.  Isn't God GOOD???  The only downer at this point is the weather, but we are praying it will warm up soon.  The snow flurries this AM threw us a bit, but it's now in the 40's and prayerfully rising.  


We both had our eye doctor appointments and are done with those until the new glasses come in.  Dealing with some minor medical things...like allergies to the sprouts trying to pop out here.  Spring should be interesting.  


It's been so good to see so many of our friends again.  And meeting new ones is a blessing, too.  We were doubly blessed when we found out that Pastor Codo (Jean Claude Cimeus) and his family (attending school in Chicago for 2 years) were at church this last weekend.  It's funny to find our Haitian friends here in the cold north.  But we sure enjoyed being with them for a short time.


I thought I'd put a few photos here for you.  The first one is Vero with Carolyn and Rodney in West Palm Beach, our good friends.  That was still in Florida, where it was warm!!!

The next ones are our house here.  It is just the right size for us and so wonderful.  We are thankful for Bud and Sharon for their open, warm hearts in offering this great retreat for us. 

 

For now, we'll ask you to keep praying for us as we are here.  God is providing a great resting place and time for us.  Till next time, keep the Lord at the center of all you do.  He is more than anyone could expect and we praise and honor Him for His faithfulness.