Two weeks ago, we rode through tropical storm Debbie without damage here in our area. We got heavy bands of rain for about 24 hours before it actually gained hurricane strength moving further north up the Florida coast. We drove to church services with dry roads but as class was ending the downpours began. When we left the building, we had only light rain all the way back home. Our backyard puddled with the heavy rain but quickly drained away and there was no flooding The pond where our drain water ends up is full up to the top of the bank.
There was heavy flooding in Sarasota, FL (south of us) in areas of large nice homes with water getting trapped and nowhere to drain. People had to be rescued from their homes with streets submerged and cars under water. Those people have it rough cleaning up their houses, filing insurance claims and getting back to normal.
The latest development is now a hurricane on its way to Bermuda. I hope the people there will be safe over this weekend. We will watch the forecast for future storms as we are not yet into the peak of the season. September is usually the month to really watch.
Our work is busy but progressing the same as before. It is difficult for me to keep it current with too much flow of reports and things to do daily. But, I have not been sick and am thankful I am able to do what needs to be done.
Ron, on the other hand, is struggling more with a recent diagnosis by the neurologist at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville starting him on medication for Parkinson's Disease. While this is not good news, the medication is working and making him feel a lot better. We know things could be much worse and we will deal with the limitations and progression of this disease. We have friends with it and know a little about how it will change our lives. We will be sticking closer to home and not traveling very much. Ron doesn't want to give up anything but it will be necessary as time goes on. We are thankful we are near Leigh Ann and Tatum to help us when we cannot manage on our own.
Ronald and Gigi will return to the U.S. October 10 for two months to report on our work and their work in the Philippines. They will have a busy schedule and we will not get to see them on this trip. We will hope for a visit when they come back in the spring of 2025.
We are concerned about the election of a new president. We know we don't have many years left to worry about the state of the nation but we want it to return to a Christian nation and be more what God would want it to be. The direction it is going is of great concern for future generations and for the church.
I hope to have pictures and more interesting things to report in my next segment. Keep us in your prayers, especially Ron. God bless you!
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