Sarah's neighbor across the hall, Carrissa, returned home to be with family after her dad has had a series of heart attacks. Please pray for "peace and (comfort) and for God do what He needs to do." It is a joy to know that her school family prays together for each other. Sarah has really shown maturity and personal growth at Hope College. We look forward to her visit home next weekend.
Jeff will be taking a test tomorrow for his AF studies. They will most likely affect his chance of promotion next week. Please pray for safe travel to Lansing, positive results of the test and ultimately promotion to full colonel. He also received word that he needs to see a nerve specialist about his neck/arm weakness problem. Seems there is a pinched nerve in the cervical spine. Will know more after the next appointment. Pray that symptoms can be relieved with minimal intervention. My required surgery has been postponed until after a second opinion later this month.
My job/activities are going well. Praise the Lord! Mary and Matthew have brought home good progress reports and their after school activities continue to keep them and us busy! Thank you Jesus for our safety, health and recreation. Our orchestra practice was a lot of fun tonight. We did some new things and picked up the pace. It was nice to have Mary playing with us again.
Pray for our country, our troops, for God-fearing leaders, and all americans as we prepare to elect a new president. Thank Him for all our blessings including family and friends like you!
The weather is cooler now. Our heater has been on and we are wearing more layers and sweaters. The leaves are changing color and falling, covering our lawn as a blanket. I guess it is time to get the rakes out and clean up the yards before the first snow.
Grace
Phillipians 1:3
