Below is an update on Kirsten's family that was just sent out; the news is too good to confine to one sphere of the internet. Consider it an invitation to praise the Lord with us! Without any further ado, here you go...
Thank you so much for your continued prayers on behalf of my sister,
Katie, as she progresses in her recovery. We are praising God today
that she is able to feel her toes on both feet and wiggle most of them!
Her left leg is healing well, but her right leg was damaged much worse
and, therefore, faces more obstacles in the recovery process. Katie was
released from the hospital over the weekend and was able to spend time
with her husband as well as our parents and brother who is home for
spring break from Moody Bible Institute. I spoke with her today and was
encouraged to hear how God has been growing her and healing her body,
mind, and soul.
Please continue to pray for Katie and her husband, Nate, as they
face this next year. You can pray specifically for the following: (1)
that God will draw them closer to Himself and each other through this trial; (2) that
Katie's legs will heal properly and fully, so that she might walk again;
(3) that a rehabilitation facility will accept Katie so that she might
get the constant care she needs; and (4) that God will strengthen and
give great patience and compassion to those who are and will be caring
for Katie long-term (Nate, my parents, nurses, doctors, and
therapists).
As for my mom, she is doing well. A pace-maker was placed in her
heart following her collapse and is now working as it should, and any
acute pain is gone. She is still experiencing discomfort but is
thankful to have been in the hospital and received great care. Continue
to pray that God allows the pace-maker to settle into place properly
and that He gives her strength and energy to care for Katie well.
We continue to rest on God's sovereignty, goodness and faithfulness
as our family faces this road to recovery. And we are so thankful that
you have joined us in praying to the Great Physician for full healing
and restoration!
grace and peace,
Kirsten, Jon, and Trevor
Thank you so much for walking with us through these difficult times. We are thankful for you and thank God for the joy and encouragement you have so faithfully shared with us!
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Monday, March 12, 2012
In like a lion
March is said to come in like a lion, and go out like a lamb. This is a false statement in Jamaica. It is false only in that it is not March that comes in like a lion, but February! Let me explain.
The month of February is an exciting time in Buff Bay. Every February for the last 24 years a team led by Pastor Ed Moore and his wife Anna descend on the town and do all sorts of ministries. Among the primary ministries are Bible school for boys and girls, mercy ministries such as visitation of hospitals and even bringing a full team of doctors (5 dentists, dental hygienist, dental assistant, and a medical doctor) to serve the local community completely free of charge, and an in-depth discipleship/ small group ministry for church members. We, and the people here, have been tremendously blessed through these ministries.
Secondly, the final week of hosting the team this year, Kirsten and I also had the joy of having my parents here for a quick but good visit. They were able to tag along with us as we served with the team, which allowed them to meet a bunch of the folks we have the privilege of serving day in and day out. We were also able to show them some of the beautiful sites that the parish of Portland has to offer. And, of course, they got to be with Trevor! (...Oh yeah, and us too.)
Getting back to a normal pace, with our more normal, every-day duties, is refreshing. We always look forward for the adrenaline rush of the mad dash that is the month of February, but we are also glad to resume our Bible studies, reading classes, and other more regular responsibilities. In fact, we actually feel energized by the structured, planned madness in a way that breathes life into our ministry. For this, we thank God for healthy dose of divine B-12.
P.S. - Kirsten's sister, Katie, is stable and has had operations on both of her legs. Plans and a timetable for her to leave the hospital are still being worked out. Please continue to pray for the family as they make decisions on behalf of Katie and serve her through the recovery process.
The month of February is an exciting time in Buff Bay. Every February for the last 24 years a team led by Pastor Ed Moore and his wife Anna descend on the town and do all sorts of ministries. Among the primary ministries are Bible school for boys and girls, mercy ministries such as visitation of hospitals and even bringing a full team of doctors (5 dentists, dental hygienist, dental assistant, and a medical doctor) to serve the local community completely free of charge, and an in-depth discipleship/ small group ministry for church members. We, and the people here, have been tremendously blessed through these ministries.
Secondly, the final week of hosting the team this year, Kirsten and I also had the joy of having my parents here for a quick but good visit. They were able to tag along with us as we served with the team, which allowed them to meet a bunch of the folks we have the privilege of serving day in and day out. We were also able to show them some of the beautiful sites that the parish of Portland has to offer. And, of course, they got to be with Trevor! (...Oh yeah, and us too.)
Getting back to a normal pace, with our more normal, every-day duties, is refreshing. We always look forward for the adrenaline rush of the mad dash that is the month of February, but we are also glad to resume our Bible studies, reading classes, and other more regular responsibilities. In fact, we actually feel energized by the structured, planned madness in a way that breathes life into our ministry. For this, we thank God for healthy dose of divine B-12.
P.S. - Kirsten's sister, Katie, is stable and has had operations on both of her legs. Plans and a timetable for her to leave the hospital are still being worked out. Please continue to pray for the family as they make decisions on behalf of Katie and serve her through the recovery process.
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