Okay, folks, I really didn't mean to go this long without a post! I hereby make a promise that I will post something at least once a week, just to let you know that we are doing okay if nothing else!!
But this week I did have something special - I passed my driver's reexamination!! Which means that I am now free to drive myself wherever I would like instead of always bothering my kids or having to call a taxi. So freedom has taken on a new meaning!! The driver's rehab course in Vancouver really helped, and I'm so glad that I didn't have to do the exam there. The timing all worked out just fine, as God usually has it!
An update on the rest of the family
- Chris is home from BCIT and has successfully completed his 3rd year of apprenticeship in Joinery. For his project he made a beautiful basket which he gave to my mom! (I'll try to include a picture of it here.) It's his birthday this Sunday, and we're going to have a great party!
- Jason is doing fine so far in his studies - linear algebra, and two difficult chemistry courses that I forget the name of. He has 2 midterms next Wednesday (Oct. 7th) for which I know he would appreciate prayer. He still struggles somewhat with focus and concentration, but continues plugging away. He works at Starbucks, as well as leads a group of teen guys in a Bible Study.
- Aaron is enjoying his studies in NAIT, and occasionally asks for a recipe from me, but is doing well fending for himself. The troubles with his back are not over, and he still has pain if he sits or walks wrong. He's learning to compensate and be careful, and is coping fairly well emotionally. Although he won't admit it, I think he's a bit homesick...at least for his friends! He has found a church to attend on Wednesday nights (he doesn't have a car, and the buses don't get him there on Sunday) and is trying to find Christian friends.
- Ben is also still having some pain in his foot, but has found that heat relieves it somewhat. Unfortunately, his work is giving him some stress, and he has some difficult decisions to make regarding how to handle things. Without going into too much detail, please pray for him that he would have wisdom to respond to the situation in such a way that will bring God glory and release him from his stress. Thanks!
I am continuing on in my physiotherapy, as is Ben. My range of motion in my arms has really improved, and they are starting to work on my neck a bit to loosen things up. I find satisfaction in being able to be at home and do what I can to keep things going here. I have been able to play either the keyboard or piano in church almost every Sunday, and this gives me great joy! I have also started (re-started!) studying for my music history exam. So I have enough to keep me busy for now!
One last thing - as always, we have prayed for opportunities to share our story. God led me last week to call the office of Breakforth, the worship conference that we were going to when the accident happened. I have spoken to the director's wife regarding being able to share next year at the conference! Ben and I have compiled our testimonies, and will be sending this to the director to see if God would have us share in front of the thousands that will be there!!! The coolest thing is that the day after I called, I ran into a friend who wanted to tell me that she felt that I should do exactly that! So we believe that if God wants us to, we will be able to share our story next January in Edmonton! Pray that His will be done in this matter. It would be an amazing opportunity, not to showcase ourselves, but to give Him the glory for what He has done!!
So, I promise that before next Friday I will be back here! Thank you to all of you who faithfully check day after day, even when I haven't posted anything. We covet your prayers and your encouragement, and are trying to pass it on! God bless!!
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