Tropical Updates...

It has definitely been a very tough week.  Kami has noticed that some of her symptoms, that landed her in the ER last October, were starting to come back.  Then, last Wednesday, her symptoms were completely back in 'full-force'.  She has had chest pains, extreme pressure in her neck, head, & chest, and also has had difficulty in breathing.  So, as per the doctor's orders from last time, we put her to bed and daddy took over all of mommy's work.

The problem is that daddy hasn't been doing so well physically himself.  So our wonderful 3 older children have been pitching in by helping to cook meals, cleaning, and taking care of the 3 younger ones to help out dad.  We are all tired!  Mommy thinks it's funny how it takes 4 of us to do her job!

We did take Kami to the doctor this past week and we were told that Kami is probably (from physical tests & blood tests) calcium and magnesium deficient.  So she is now on some prescribed vitamins and has at least, started to get back her energy...although the pain and pressure are still intense.

Here are some more updates :

- We received a phone call that Kami's VISA was ready to be picked up.  After paying another "tax" we received her 1-year VISA.  But the VISA was dated as being "issued" on January 8th and we must come back to pay another $150 "tax" and renew the VISA in November.  So, basically, we really have just a 7 month VISA!  But at least we have it! Yay!

-It hasn't rained for a long time now and we are desperately needing some rain.  

(It's pretty bad when even the cactus plants are dying!)

-Our shipment of supplies came in this past week from our home church.  Our home church bought and shipped all of the necessary Gospel Tracts, baggies, John & Romans, and French Invitations to our Sunday Bible study.  What a blessing it was to receive them and we look forward to continuing our distribution of the Gospel to every home here...(we had run out of supplies and had to stop our efforts for a while until this shipment came in.)

-There is a "run" on gas today.  Our only two gas stations here on the island will not be receiving gas for at least a another week.   So yesterday afternoon, I hurried and filled up the tank on our car.  This will allow us to be able to at least pick up the folks who come to our Sunday Bible study.  Then we will be staying close to home as we may need the rest of the tank of gas for next Sunday if a shipment isn't delivered by then.  Cars were lined up today along the road waiting for gas at the gas stations!

Thank you so much for praying for our family.  We covet your continued prayers, especially for both our physical and financial needs.  We were contacted by two more of our supporting churches who told us of the regret at having to stop our monthly support due to a lack of finances in the church.  Thus far, we have had 8 of our supporting churches to halt support due to the economic difficulties in America.  These churches have expressed a sincere and deep regret at having to make these difficult decisions and each has also expressed a desire to one day in the future, hopefully be able to re-establish support.   We simply desire to share this information with you to enlist your prayers for our family.  We praise the Lord for each and every one of you!

Until next time...