Still "Plugging Away"

Just a quick note to let you know that Gary is still plugging away (as he likes to call it).

Yesterday he received the 2 pints of blood to help raise that hemoglobin level. We see no signs yet that it is working except the color that is back in his cheeks. He is still extremely fatigued and has a hard time getting up and down.

He is, however, healing on his back. He says the wound is not as painful, and he is starting to scab some. This is good news! We pray God continues to heal those sores so that he can be more comfortable.

Beyond that there is nothing new. He is immensely grateful for the comments that you leave-he asks every day if there are new ones. I am getting to know those of you who do leave comments-he gets so excited to hear your names, and he tells me all the stories that he remembers about you! And it is a joy to know that so many godly and loving people have touched my father's life.

Please do not forget about fasting on Friday. I chose this day so you could have time to prepare for it. My mother will also be participating; Dad offered, but we decided it was best to give him all of our food that we are choosing not to eat that day!

We love you all, and please know that those are not just words. We cherish all of you who continue to think of us in this time. As Paul wrote to the Philippians:

I thank my God every time I remember you. In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.