Life...

Taylor University Prayer Chapel

Sometimes when you feel like you have much on your plate already, you may feel like you don't have any idea what else could even happen to make room for anything more.  In the last months, it seems like we've been living with Keith's unemployment issue, then him signing up for his online class, then next comes his gall bladder attack and possible surgery, and wondering how the Lord is going to provide for all this....when boom, there's more.......Our family and friends have been faithfully upholding us in prayer throughout this journey.  For that, we are so thankful!

We have so many things to be thankful for.  Since Keith has begun subbing, the month of February was booked for jobs which he worked, except for the 3 days he was off with his gall bladder issue; March is fully booked, with the exception of two days; April is fully booked for April except for the week of Spring Break and then he has seven and a half more school days to schedule yet.  God is so good!

Praise the Lord, Keith is about to complete his second week of his online class.  This entails a lot of work.  It is more than just a one day a week class for six weeks.  He turns in responses to questions and other written assignments such as power points and handouts and a case study.  He is enjoying the class, even though he has to learn to get use to the idea of doing the communicating with the professor and other classmates online.    It's just different than having a professor stand up in front of the class and give assignments, lectures, etc.

Keith had his doctor appointment with a surgeon this past Monday.  The doctor was not 100% convinced it was his gall bladder causing the problem.  Long story short, he sent him to Dr. Greydanus (Marsha's gastroenterologist) to have an endoscopy done.  It is scheduled for April 30, in the later afternoon.  Thankfully, Keith has not experienced any more pain since his attack.

Just a reminder that on March 26, Keith will be interviewing for a possible long-term sub job that would begin in May and go through the end of the school year.  There will be several others interviewing for the position as well.  If it be the Lord's will, Keith is certainly open to this position.  It would be for a second grade class over in a Caledonia elementary school.  It sounds like they want to make a decision by Spring Break, which will be good.

This week, Marsha has been able to work many extra hours to help out a co-worker to be able to focus on some outside projects she has to complete.  One other co-worker is in Italy with her husband for this past week and next week.  Marsha has been offered to work more extra hours, if it works out for her.  Once again, God is providing in amazing ways!

Dad and Mom at Topsail Beach, NC for Jen and Evan's wedding weekend

and Boom....

My dad had been complaining of his neck hurting.  He didn't waste any time by making an appointment and going to the doctor.  After having some lab work and a CAT scan done, he had an appointment with his regular doctor yesterday.  He's been diagnosed with lymphoma.  He was sent immediately to a surgeon's office, where they were able to have a consultation today.  He had more tests and a biopsy is scheduled for Tuesday morning at 8:00 a.m.  There will be more updates as they become available. In the meantime, we will covet your prayers for our family.