Prayers answered and winter in Florida!

The medical reports from the Philippines indicate that Ronald's colon growth is pre-cancerous.

We are relieved that the report is as good as it is and we are now very hopeful that it can be removed surgically and he will have a quick recovery.   When he will return for surgery and where he will go is still to be determined.  I will post again when I have more current plans and information.   

Sagar, our worker in Nepal, has been treated by a hospital and doctors in India and he is on strong medication for pneumonia.    He will have more testing in 9 days and we ask that you continue to pray for both Sagar and Ronald until they overcome these illnesses.

It is cold in Florida.  

No, it is not quite like this but for Floridians, it feels like we should be seeing penguins walking along the beach.  When temperatures drop to morning lows in the 40's or 50's with wind gusts up to 22 mph, it feels cold.    We don't have the coats, caps and warm clothing because we seldom need it.   I just got out my winter clothing from storage and it consists of a few sweaters and light jackets.   We are sorry for the severe temperatures many of you have right now.  

I continue to watch the posts about how many days remain until spring!

If does not feel like Christmastime even with colder temperatures and palm trees with few signs of decorations other than the inflatable characters lying on the ground in front of houses.

We wish each of you a very merry and happy time with your families.   We hope everyone will have a wonderful New Year and be very blessed with health and other day-to-day concerns.   

Thank you all for your love, prayers and encouragement.   

As the old year ends, prayers are needed for our servants!

First of all, we request prayers for Sagar, our top worker in Nepal and for Ronald, our son in the Philippines.

Sagar recently received funds to supply winter clothing to all of our girls in Nepal and besides purchasing all of the clothing, he and volunteers delivered the gifts to girls in each of our 26 safe houses in various areas of Nepal.   

Sagar reports that he's had a cough for more than a month so when he slowed down enough to go to the doctor, he was diagnosed with pneumonia and remained in ICU for a few days.   He is taking medication since returning home but he will leave tomorrow (Dec. 3) for India to have a full check up.  A week ago, the doctor in Nepal said he still has fluid on his lungs and they may need to be drained again.  Please pray for Sagar's safe trip to India and a proper diagnosis and treatment to restore his health.   Our work in Nepal depends on the efforts of this good man and servant of God.

Our son, Ronald, returned to the Philippines less than a month ago after visiting and reporting to many congregations. 

He has not been feeling well but  thought he might have an ulcer.  A colonoscopy located a large polyp in his intestines.  He is scheduled to have a CT scan.  We have asked him to forward the medical reports and findings to Dr. Tom Pryor, our medical consultant in the U.S, for all of our medical advice for our girls in Asia.   As I have further information about Ronald's conditions and plans for surgery and treatment, I will post an update.

We hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving holiday and happy expectations for a peaceful and enjoyable Christmas holiday too.  

With the year coming to an end, we thank everyone who has encouraged us and helped us in so many different ways this past year.   We never know what we face in the new year but we know WHO is in charge and we trust that God will hear and answer our prayers and help us with the many challenges we face.

May God bless each of you with good health and blessings in 2026.    We love and appreciate all of you!