Update on our life in general...

I just have to say a huge "CONGRATULATIONS"  to Keith for finishing his online class strong!  He received all 100 points for the total class.  I am so proud of you, Keith.  Your hard work paid off.  You were able to focus and learn more about the subject of autism.  This will definitely aid you when you are working with these students when you sub in those classes.  "To God be the glory great things He has done!"

In other news, Keith did receive a communication from Michigan Works last week they are looking to have another class possibly the end of June first of July.  They have asked Keith if he would be available to instruct the class.  He is looking for some work for a summer job and or a part time job to go along with his subbing. He also got a lead on a part-time job which he has to find out more regarding the position.  He has these two possibilities, praise the Lord.  We are praying for the Lord's leading for a possible job for fall as well.

Just a prayer request to remember to pray for Keith tomorrow.  He will have his endoscopy tomorrow afternoon.  Even though he wasn't feeling 100% today, he subbed today.  Thankfully, there was a 2-hour fog delay at the school.  He was able to get a little extra rest.

MY DAD

To give you an update on Dad, he was transferred to Tendercare for his rehabilitation.  The goal was to have him get the physical therapy that he needs in order to regain his strength so he can go home.

Keith drove Mom and my sister up to Ludington, the evening Dad was transferred.  My sister had planned to stay for a few weeks with Mom to give her support.  Keith decided to stop by Tendercare to check on Dad.  He was not adjusting well and had spiked a 103 fever; long story short, Keith decided to stay the night near his bed and make sure he didn't fall.  Keith ended up staying then the remainder of the week to lend a hand to Mom and my sister.  (He always seems to know the right questions to ask at the right time.)

My brother-in-law was coming back from the Detroit area from work appointments, so he stopped by and picked me up so I could go up to Ludington, too.  Keith and I stayed until Sunday.

Please pray for Dad.  He's lost some weight and doesn't have an appetite.  He also needs to be strong enough for his physical therapy.

Last night, Mom and my sister suggested they take him to the emergency room to get checked out, as he was running a temperature again.  He has the onset of pneumonia.  Please pray for him and Mom.  This has been rough on her, too.  We are so thankful that my sister is with her for a couple of weeks to help support her.  Pray for strength for my sister as well.  It can be physically and emotionally exhausting.

Our special thanks to our friends and family who keep us in their prayers.  We know people are praying as there is no way we would be able to make it through.

For Today...

from JESUS CALLING  by Sarah Young

"THIS IS THE DAY THAT I HAVE MADE.  Rejoice and be glad in it.  Begin the day with open hands of faith, ready to receive all that I am pouring into this brief portion of your life.  Be careful not to complain about anything, even the weather, since I am the Author of your circumstances.  The best way to handle unwanted situations is to thank Me for them.  This act of faith frees you from resentment and frees Me to work My ways into the situation, so that good emerges from it."  

"To find Joy in this day, you must live within its boundaries.  I knew what I was doing when I divided time into twenty-four hour segments.  I understand human frailty, and I know that you can bear the weight of only one day at a time.  Do not worry about tomorrow or get stuck in the past.  There is abundant life in My Presence today."

Psalm 118:24, Philippians 3:13-14

Prayer Requests for today:

Pray for Keith as he is subbing in a most difficult situation today.  Pray for strength and wisdom as he handles various situations throughout the day.

Pray for Keith as he finishes up his online class this week. He is working on his final project this week to be completed on Monday.  = THE END OF CLASS!   He wants to finish strong.  

Pray for my parents.

Pray for Marsha and her health issues. 

Praises: 

Praise for how God is providing in various ways for us.

Update on Dad and more...

Dad has had some ongoing issues that his surgeon suggested that he see his Primary Care Physician (PCP) for. We are praying that through all this testing, they will find the cause of what is going on.

OTHER NEWS:

Keith will be finishing up his online class during this week!  One week from today, it will be completed!  Yay for him!  So far, he's done so well with his grades and he wants to finish strong.  So, while all this is happening with my dad, he's trying to work on his assignments that are due tonight.  It was nice they have wifi at the Ludington hospital!  

Marsha would really appreciate your prayers for her health.  Please pray for her.  

We are happy to report that Jessica and Andy were able to get all their worldly possessions moved from one apartment to the other without incident.  They had many people to give them help which means SO much to Keith and myself.  We would have been there to help if we could have.  Sometimes, things just don't work out at a good time.  God was so good to supply friends and other family members to help them! 

 FROM JESUS CALLING BY SARAH YOUNG:  

"I am with you and for you, your constant Companion and Provider.  The question is whether you are with Me and for Me.  Though I never leave you, you can essentially "leave" Me by ignoring Me; thinking or acting as if I am not with you.  When you feel distance in our relationship, you know where the problem lies.  My Love for you is constant; I am the same yesterday, today, and forever.  It is you who change like shifting sand, letting circumstances toss you this way and that. 

When you feel far from Me, whisper My name.  This simple act, done in childlike faith, opens your hearth to My Presence.  Speak to Me in love-tones; prepare to receive My Love, which flows eternally from the cross.  I am delighted when you open yourself to My loving Presence."

Genesis 28:15; Hebrews 13:8