FAMILY NEWS

These last few weeks have been a little difficult for Jackie and Brian, as Jackie had some health issues to come up during her pregnancy, but thankfully they have been resolved and she is back to work and feeling much better.  She’ll have to deal with taking medicine to keep her problem at bay but hopefully she’ll not have any more problems until she’s due in June.  God also blessed them through Brian’s work giving him a promotion that will help as they prepare for their new little one.  We thank the Lord for the many blessings He has given them and the way He is providing for them.  Thank you to all who ‘prayed them through’ those difficult days. 

Justin and Holly are doing well, too.  They are still living in Jackson and both working.  At this moment they are considering moving when Holly’s current job contract finishes the end of this year.  They are busy sending resumes and applying for jobs to see what other options might be out there for them.  Pray for them to have a clear sense of direction on God’s plan for their lives as they contemplate a change.

Jeff’s mother, Frances, is dealing with back pain and other health issues but seems to be managing through it all.  She still lives on her own in Frankly, KY and we thank the Lord for the way He is caring for her.  Barry Callahan, Kathy’s brother, and family are dealing with some major health and family things right now as his neuropathy is continually getting worse and they have a grandson going through a difficult time, as well as a son serving overseas.  We would appreciate your prayers for all our family as they are living and working in the US - and we are on the other side of the world!

We’re looking forward to our Stateside Assignment (STAS) this year!  We’ll fly out the second week of June and be able to stay for three months.  If things go as planned, we’ll arrive a couple of weeks before Jackie and Brian’s baby is due so we can be there for the grand event – and to lend a hand for a few days after.  We’ve filled our schedule with speaking engagements with the bulk of our travels taking place in July.  That way we can be around in August when Jackie starts back to work to babysit for the first couple of weeks until everyone gets settled into their new routine.  We’ll be staying at the West Jackson Baptist Missionary Residence in Jackson, TN and have had cars offered for our use while there by generous volunteer team members / friends.  We praise the Lord and thank all those who are helping to make it possible for us to spend some time in the US with our family again.  What a blessing it will be to be able to take part in these special times with our family!  Please pray us as we prepare to leave on STAS and for our time in the US when there.