We’re starting to get more and more into the mood to head back to Roatán. Last night Mildred and I had what we think is our last church engagement in Ohio. (There is still one more in the Tampa area.) We spent some time sharing with the youth group at Open Arms Christian Church north of Mt. Gilead, Ohio. We had already spoken there on Sunday during both Sunday School and worship. They sure are warm and generous. We still plan to make a trip or two up to Findlay before we head back to Tampa next Tuesday. We have a few more personal meetings scheduled locally as well as up in Findlay. We love seeing our many friends and relatives up here in the States, but our passion is the radio ministry and the people we serve on Roatán, so it’s tugging at our hearts a little more each day.
My mom is doing well. She had her catheter ablation done today. My sisters say that it went very well and the doctor reports that her heart should not have any more racing spells. In the meantime, Mildred’s dad is scheduled to see a specialist tomorrow (Thursday) to discuss the possibility of a pacemaker, defibrillator, or a combination of the two. It’s been 3 years since the cardiologist last mentioned it, so it’s time to re-evaluate once again. These are busy medical times for all of us. Even so, Mildred’s dad is feeling pretty well, all things considered. He and I even planted some fruit trees yesterday. So praise God for His mercies.
Mildred and I are both getting very excited about Jesse’s graduation from USF in Tampa coming up on May 7. He seems pretty excited too if his Facebook posts are any indication.
By and large, we just go to meetings, eat, and try to get some exercise when we can. Well we do have a few diversions. For example, Mildred is spending lots of time with members of her extended family getting her family tree information up to date. They have also been sharing photos and information. And I’ve started reading “Don’t Waste Your Life” by John Piper. A close friend warned me to not read it because it’s life changing. As I have already been learning independently, Piper makes it clear that real joy in living is not mutually exclusive with serving and glorifying God. In fact, real joy is impossible without serving and glorifying Him. As always, thanks for your prayers on our behalf. Let us know how we can pray for you.
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I did not know that Jesse was to graduate too while you are there. I enjoyed reading the latest on everyone.
Hi Emily. Yes, the express purpose of the one week vacation at the end of the furlough was just so we could be there for the graduation. I think it’s going to be a big event on both sides of the family. It seems that Jesse’s in-laws are just about as proud of him as we are.
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