In the City

I know many of you have been praying for the areas affected by the many hurricanes this season, including the Dominican Republic as well as Haiti and our own gulf coast.  In the DR, our missionaries are responding to the needs- they have been doing some medical clinics. When there is so much flooding, there is always an outbreak of sicknesses too.  The IMB has also been providing sprayers to help fight the mosquito population- they lead to dengue fever which is not fun!

It has been somewhat awkward for me to not be there during this time.  It has taught me the importance of prayer- while I can’t “do” anything, I can pray and I know from being on the other end, how important those prayers are in facing the challenges such circumstances bring.  So thanks for your continued prayers!

On a more personal note, I have had a great month- I drove to Florida and back. I was able to spend a few days there before making the return trip.  We enjoyed a great Rays-Red Sox game at Tropicana Field- the only one we actually one!  I was able to listen to three different audio books on my 50+ driving adventure. And, as many of you have seen, I got on Facebook and learned my way around a little.

Right now I am on my way to Manhattan, Kansas to see my nephew and his wife. He will be heading to Iraq pretty soon. We stopped last night in Ft Wayne, IN and were able to have dinner with a cousin- this has been a great STAS for reconnecting with people and family!