Anniversary Week

Mike has been feeling pretty good the past couple of days. His symptoms are under control with his medications and he has been back to doing some routine things, like visiting his mom, taking short walks, and playing his drums.

Sunday marks the one year anniversary when this journey began. It's hard to look back, but it's such a blessing to see all God has carried us through. It's kind of ironic Mike's next CT scan is taking place this same week. The scan is weighing a little heavily on our minds. We want to be hopeful, without getting our expectations too high. Waiting the eight days, to learn the results, won't be easy. We would appreciate your prayers in this area.

Mike's job with Goody's ended formally yesterday, although he is committed through August 9th in tidying things up for them here. It's been a little sad for Mike, but he's very grateful for the almost 8 years he had with them. They were very good to us, especially this past year during Mike's illness.

We are still trying to work things out as far as Mike working part-time, Mike's disability, and carrying the COBRA medical insurance. There have been some problems with getting all of this set up, in such a way, so we don't have a lot of worry and concern. We learned recently that beginning in August, Mike is only going to be able to keep 1/2 of whatever income he brings in part-time. The disability insurance company plans to keep the other half. That isn't quite working out like we had hoped, so we're looking into other possible solutions and would appreciate your prayers in our making the best decisions.

Our son, Matt, was offered the job in NW Arkansas today. He has a week to make his decision. Matt is praying he'll be offered a position with ANO, and hopefully before he has to give his decision to the other company. He would really like to remain in this area so he and his wife can continue building their home. Matt is grateful though, that he has received at least one offer. Please continue to pray God will work out all of the details, and that Matt, Jill and Drew can have some peace of mind.

Thank you for your concern, compassion, and constant prayers. Your support has made this a less lonely journey.

"That Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the width and length and depth and height--to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God." Ephesians 3:17-19