Tuesday, January 19, 2010

Stateside

Hey everyone,

Many of you know that Josh and I have been back in the States for about a month now. We came back December 18th for a combination of vacation and medical time. On the 9th of January, we were supposed to go back to Tallinn; however, the medical portion of the trip really hadn't kicked into full gear yet. Today was to be the day that we'd reset to go back again, and again, we're still working on the medical issues. Now, we've penned February 2nd as the day.

Josh has had different health issues going since the week before we left for Tallinn, in March. They all seem to be unconnected, very random illnesses: two chronic bacterias in two random parts of the body. He's also had a third problem that began in August: chest pains, fluctuating pulse, palpitations, weakness, etc. Since all of it has been going on so long, we wanted to come home and knock everything out, then go back to Tallinn strong and healthy.

Please pray that we get down to the bottom of this third problem, and can completely kick it and the other two (which have been lingering around). We don't know the rhyme or reason why the medical problems have shown up in full force now; however, we know that, "in all things, God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose" (Romans 8:28). Please also pray for that date, February 2nd, as well. Josh and I know, much more now, that our timing is definitely not always God's, but it's a goal to shoot for anyway.

All that being said, Josh and I are ready to get back. All of the health problems have thrown some of our plans for a loop, and delayed others much more than we'd hoped, but we're still committed to fulfilling what we've been called to do. Again, we're continually thankful for you and your prayers. The body of Christ hasn't ceased to amaze us.

1 comment:

  1. I hated to miss talking with you at FBC -- I was rushing to get the kids and you were being mobbed. Praying for you both, as always.

    ReplyDelete