Always nice

It surely is good to see our family when they can drop by for a visit.  Our family lives about 60 miles to the south of us.  Because of responsibilities with their properties up here, they have quite a bit of maintenance and therefore we get to see them.  Rawlie and Nathan came last night and we had a nice visit before going to bed.  Also brother Harold called and we all had a good chat. The snow is heavy up there where he is working. Margie had a good night for which we are thankful.   Thanks for praying

Different plan

We now know that our daughter will be arriving, Lord willing, in Seattle Sunday night January 15. She and her caregiver will be met by the latter's daughter and they will spend overnight in a motel.  The next morning, Jan. 16, they will drive to Lynden and we will meet them there and Joy will be placed in the Christian Health Care Center. Many are excited about this plan and looking forward to meeting Joy.  Yesterday Margie had two medical appointments in Bellingham.  I did most the shopping while she was at these two places.  It worked out well.  We were glad to be back home. We both had a good night and today we have a full day of activity planned.  Margie will pace herself so as not to get too tired as we move through the day. Thank you for praying for Ruth and Joy and they make this trip the 15th.  We appreciate it very much.

A tour

We were given a tour of the facility where Joy will be living.  They were so nice to us.  Margie was not able to do all the walking so they go a wheelchair for her.  We received a cell phone call from Shepherds but there was a storm brewing and 60 mile an hour winds and a downpour of rain.  We had to go home and call on the land phone because the other connection was no good.  I sent Joy's birth certificate to Shepherds, per their request, so they can get Joy's ID card for air travel.  Arrival times changed and we will tell you more about that when it gets closer to the day.  Margie had a pretty good day but was tired last night went to bed.  I worked on the prayer sheet for or church prayer meeting which is tonight at First Baptist.  Thanks for praying.  These days are filled with activities concerning Joy's arrival.

Mild temperatures

It's hard to believe the warm weather we are having.  During the night and right now it is 60 degrees or more outside.  The wind is blowing hard and it is raining.  What weather!  We plan to go out today and visit the place where Joy will be living.  We want to meet the kind lady who did all the work for her acceptance in their facility. Margie is feeling better so we can make this short trip to the next town. Yesterday Margie was able to clean the bathrooms.  I mopped the bathroom and kitchen floors. We are counting the days now and Joy will soon be here. Thanks, dear ones, for your prayer support.

Good start

The New Year for us is certainly a blessing.  After weeks of attempting to find a place for our daughter, we got an answer that was beyond our expectation. We can only thank the Lord for His goodness in allowing this to happen in such a way.  Margie will be having some more lab work done today.  We believe  that Joy's situation being resolved will show an improvement in her health.  The whole thing was an unbelievable pressure on her. Again, thank YOU for praying.

General Applause

During the announcements yesterday in our home church, the matter of our daughter Joy's transfer to Washington was made.  When it was mentioned she would be going to the Christian Health Care Center in Lynden, the church broke out in applause.  What marvelous support from our dear friends in the church and elsewhere have we receive during this long attempt to find a place for her.  How we appreciate each one.  Margie had one challenging moment during the night last night, when her throat was giving her some trouble.  She used up a lot of Kleenex, took some medication and finally settled down.  Thanks dear ones for praying.

HAPPY NEW YEAR

What a great day to start the new year.  We are blessed beyond measure.  Margie and I are rejoicing today because of Joy's acceptance in this wonderful place so nearby.  It will be a joy to be in church this morning to share this great blessing with some who may not have heard.  We have tried to get the word out but many still do not have the good news.  This has all made a huge difference in Margie's health already.  We are praising the Lord. Thank you all for being such a vital part of this whole process  You have prayed and God has answered.