Getting Better

Melissa's comment reminded me that I should mention that I am getting better. My cold is almost gone and having figured out a system to heat my apartment until they turn the heat on I hope to stay well for at least a few months. :)
So, Melissa, you can come here and I'll take care of you and give you a back rub. :D Bring the girls, of course! And the boys for that matter. ;)

On a more serious note, yesterday we found out that one of the key leaders of the CBLT ministry in Russia had a heart-attack over the weekend. This man is a key part of the ministry there and or our plan for turning the ministry over to the Russians. There is lots to pray for there: his speedy recovery, someone to oversee his many ministry involvements while he is ill and perhaps to take over some permanently, of course, someone to oversee the CBLT ministry that he was doing. And I'm sure you can think of many other aspects in relation to his family, witness, the church and ministry.
We are also still urgently looking for someone to take over another of our missionaries' positions in Russia. One of the missionaries had to step down this summer and we have not yet found a replacement for him.

Prayer Answered

Vienna's surgery on Friday went really well. She behaved well and her parents survived with only a few extra gray hairs. ;)
The doctors were happy with how it went and she'll have a check up in three months. If you want to read more check out www.radiantchristians.com where you can also find pictures of the cutest 2-year-old niece I have! :D

Vienna's Surgery

Sam, Melissa and Vienna


Just a quick prayer request.
My niece, Vienna (Sam and Melissa's oldest), is going in for surgery to correct an issue with her kidneys and urinary tract today. They'll let her go home right away and all, but please just pray for her and her family, esp. her mom, Melissa. Pray that the surgery would go well, while a quick procedure it is still delicate and she is only just two. Pray that it would take and she would heal up quickly--there is an 85+% success chance for her. And that the damage that has already been done to her kidneys would be minimized or healed (after all, God is still God isn't He?).
Pray for Sam and Melissa as they take her in to the hospital and watch over her as she is anesthetized. It is unpleasant to watch your baby be put under. And of course, while they are taking care of Vienna, Melissa's family will be taking care of Ziva, so you can pray that that would all go well too.
Thanks.