Together Again!

Last Saturday my Dayle returned to me after spending four long weeks with Stephen, Neeley and Jack in Sacramento.  Since she came home we have not been out of each others sight for more than a few minutes.  Once again we vowed to never be apart again except in the case of an emergency.  She did have a good time with the kids though.

So here back in warm and sunny Lake Havasu City, Arizona we are continuing our quest for treatment for Dayle's osteoporosis and osteoarthritis.  She met with the doctor again last week and they are getting closer to a treatment plan.  We thought that it was settled until it was learned that Dayle is having trouble taking large amounts of calcium in tablet form.  This is a requirement for the injection treatment plan.  But Doctor Deb is working on it and we will hear from her soon.  Regarding her osteoarthritis there is really nothing that can be done to reverse the damage to her fingers but there is some things that can be done to prevent it from getting any worse.  She met two times with a physical therapist who has set her up for finger splints and some other treatments to give her comfort.  Of course one of the best treatments is the warm and dry climate.  Therefore, we are kicking around the idea of making Lake Havasu a more permanent arrangement.  But we can't do anything until our Klamath Falls house sells.  We are still praying that our tenant will purchase our house in Klamath Falls.  Please keep this in prayer also.

I was finally able to get to see the orthopedist for my knee.  My right knee has been hurting for the past year and for the past few months has been swollen and full movement has been limited.  The doctor suspects that I have a torn meniscus.  That is what I suspected too since it feels just like it did the last time.  This is a Workman's Comp injury from my LAPD days.  So now we are awaiting approval from them to get an MRI and possible surgery.  There is a real possibility that my claim will be denied.  If it is denied I plan on going ahead and have the MRI and surgery done using my Tricare insurance.  I would really like to get my knee repaired before we return to the Pacific Northwest as we have a lot a work ahead of us.  Not to mention all the bicycle trails to ride.

Our mission director asked me if we would be willing to go to Loomis, Washington as they may be seeking an interim pastor. Of course we are willing to go.  We are willing to go wherever we are needed.  Please pray for the Loomis Community Church as they seeks the Lord's direction.  Our preference is to be serving in a local church and we do greatly miss it.  

We have less than a month left here in Lake Havasu City before we return to Fir Point Bible Camp in Oregon.  We are really only committed there for the month of July.  The next commitment is speaking in a men's retreat in May of 2014.  We do hope to find a church or two in which to serve.  Please keep this as a matter of prayer.

Bethany Bible Church is doing well, 7 new people are now calling it home.  God is working in the hearts of people who are seeking the truth of the Word.  We just finished the intermediate course in evangelism called "The Way of the Master" with Ray Comfort and Kirk Cameron.  It has been a good challenge for us to share our faith and have a passion for the lost.  They supply some very unusual tracts which we have been giving out all over Lake Havasu.    

Our friend Stan Broder is recovering remarkably well from his bypass surgery, thank you for your prayers.  We thank the Lord for his grace and mercy.