This week has been especially challenging for us emotionally as the miles seem to stretch farther than ever between ourselves and Jonathan’s Mother who has been in the hospital undergoing tests and procedures related to her heart. Tests last week revealed that she did have a silent heart attack during this past month, resulting in further damage to her already weak heart. A heart cath yesterday revealed three areas in her heart with 90% blockage, resulting in a procedure to put stents in two of them. Because of her weakened condition, the doctors did not think it wise to continue with the third blockage. With her oxygen problems, the possibility of Mother needing to be put temporarily on a respirator was very real. Praise the Lord, it was not necessary and her oxygen level was nearly back up to normal (with the help of an oxygen mask) within a couple of hours. Thank you to those of you who have been praying for her. Please continue to do so! We enjoyed seeing her and talking with her on Skype in her hospital room on Sunday. Thank you also for praying for our family and especially for Jonathan as we struggle with the decision regarding the timing of our departure. We feel a vital need to be near Mother at this time, yet there is much going on here these last few weeks before our scheduled departure on June 28. Please pray for the Lord’s clear direction as we determine what He would have us do.
Jonathan met the Farrells in Belgium and brought them back to Reims on Wednesday. Saturday we were invited to dinner in the home of one of the families from church. It was a nice time of fellowship together. The work of preparing for home ministry continues as we work at putting together a presentation to communicate clearly the work we have been involved in and the spiritual needs in this land. Jessica’s help is invaluable as she packs boxes, watches the kids and helps with meals. We praise God for her!
Praise for:
- safety as Jonathan drove up to Belgium to meet the Farrells.
- the Farrell’s safe arrival back in France.
- the progress that has been made this week in packing and preparation for our return to the USA.
- the care Jonathan’s Mother is receiving in MI, and for God’s help as she underwent the procedure to put stents in her very weak heart Monday.
Pray for:
- Jonathan’s Mother as she regains her strength and for healing for her heart.
- wisdom for us as we determine the timing of our return to the USA.
- for continued preparation for home ministry, including a presentation script.
- the invitations being given out to the BJU choir concert outreach on June 20.
- for strength and time to complete projects in our apartment which include retiling the shower floor and repainting the kitchen walls.
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