The snow is here

They have talked about it all week and last night the snow came.  More is predicted.  We ask you to pray for safety as Joy and Mrs. Bose arrive Sunday night and then make the trip up to Lynden Monday morning some time.  Yesterday Margie ironed all the clothes, and prepared some things in the kitchen.  Our son, Rawlie arrived around 7:45 for the weekend.  It is always nice having him here.  Our grandson and his friend are at the Vista house and we will see them sometime today.  Please continue your prayers for Joy's arrival and our trip on Wednesday to take Ruth Bose to her daughter's home in Sultan, Wa.  Snow is predicted for most of the week.

More details of Joy's placement

It seems each day there are new developments to the paper work to get Joy settled in her new place.  All have been so good to us and as we work with each agency, we are impressed with the keen interest each takes in our situation.  Truly it is a blessing from the Lord.  Yesterday we worked more with the department responsible to get Joy's Medicaid document. At church, I am responsible for the weekly prayer sheet.  This week there were serious requests to report from far and here at home.  Last night we attended the prayer meeting at church and were pleased with those who came.  Please continue to pray for our weather situation. As Joy's arrival date approaches, so does the threat of snow. Our main concern of course, is transportation.  On Wednesday of next week we will drive Ruth Bose to her daughter's place in Sultan, WA.  Please remember us and also the trip on Monday to bring Joy to Lynden, WA and the Christian Health Care Center.

An unfortunate situation

I was very surprised to learn that the Online business I am trying to get going was all of a sudden shut down due to "invalid clicking activity".  Apparently I along with others were clicking on the ads on our site to check them out but too many did it and they disqualified me for future use.  The system pays "per click" a small percentage and if a purchase is made, one receives more.  Well, we live and learn.  Our coaching team is trying to make an appeal for reinstatement.  If that doesn't work, we will shut down our site.  I was told there is still another option. We thank you for praying about this.  We would like to have a little coming in to pay for medications that Margie's insurance does not cover.  It is all in the Lord's hand.  We enjoy so much writing the short narratives about our experiences in Brazil and hope we can continue it.  Margie had a good day yesterday and got a good report from her doctor.  This is a real answer to prayer.  Thanks for being part of this with us.

Travel plans

Last night we talked to Joy's caregiver, the kind lady who will be bringing Joy to Washington.  That call prompted us to make reservations in a motel near her daughter's home in Monroe, WA for the night they arrive in Seattle from Wisconsin.  So this morning I will make the final step in that process which I started last night. The motel's fax machine would not send me important papers.  I did a test run and called the attendant who said it came through fine.  When they tried again, it all arrived safely in our fax here. Oh the age of electronics.  But I live it all. It is turning colder here and even snow is predicted for Sunday.  Please pray for Ruth Bose, Joy and Lisa ( the driver) who will be coming up from Monroe Monday, bringing Joy to the Christian Health Care Center of Lynden, WA.  Thanks for praying for all these things, plus Margie who continues to do a little better each day and we are grateful.

Weather concern

We heard yesterday a forecast that possibly snow conditions may come to our part of the state on Monday and Tuesday. With this news we are asking you to pray about Joy's arrival and trip up here on Monday. In years past we have traveled this road when it was practically impassible. So we appreciate your prayers about this. Through email, we are making the last preparations for Joy's arrival.  Yesterday I spoke with Joy's future Case Manager and sent her the required documents needed for Joy's assessment.  We thank you for praying about these things which we pray will eventually lead to her getting her Medicaid documents.

One week

Next week at this time we will be making preparations for driving to Lynden to meet our daughter Joy and her caregiver, Mrs. Ruth Bose.  They will arrive Sunday night in Seattle and come the following day to Lynden.  Please pray for next weekend and the weather.  I just heard on the radio that a possible storm may arrive on Monday and Tuesday.  Margie had a hard time falling asleep last night but afterward all went well.  Thank you so much for praying for our requests these many months and years.  It is deeply appreciated.

Optimistic

We are more optimistic concerning Margie's health, now that a place has been found for Joy.  Even though we have not cared personally for Joy these many years, Margie's heart has ached about the uncertainty of her placement during those many weeks I made calls. Margie told me what a lifted burden if was to know we have a place for her.  We are still in deliberations about our going to meet Joy next Sunday night.  Margie cannot go but I am feeling perhaps I should.  I am concerned about getting Mrs. Bose and Joy to Lisa's car which will take them to the motel where they spend the night before traveling to nearby Lynden the next day. I will be in touch with Ruth about this.  We want to tell you again how we appreciate your fine help to us through intercession. It means so much to us.