It's been about a year and a half since we wrote a blog update so we won't try to cover all that time in detail. :) But we really want to thank you all for your prayers, love and encouragement!
Cutting to the chase—💝
Gratefulnesses:
Great physical strength for Barry
Terrific children—now all either adults or functioning as such.
A wedding coming for Jon in June —yay for the gift of Liz to our family.
New job selling solar for Barry-SolarCity sales-first corporate job ever!
Plus lots more to be grateful for!
Challenges:😰
Blood thinners have not been enjoyable! Limits activity quite a bit- bruises and no biking, limited dad son wrestling moves, risk of bleeding etc. See requests also on this please!
Had to take a break from our church plant Missio Dei due to job change and limited energy.
Financial challenges & debt increase from recovery period plus pay cut to start new career.
Terri sick for three months ending in a month of walking pneumonia and long recovery and lost healing pathway business income.
Stresses naturally occurring from all of the above for us and the family. Tired and hurting spirits at times.
Prayer request: prayers welcome 😇
That God meets us in our efforts to address these challenges and provides what is needed in finances and in our bodies/minds/spirits.
The first miracle was that Barry lived! 2.5 years and a lot of healing work later, we'd love another miracle of full healing! Please pray his heart has healed and strengthened to the point that he doesn't need the blood thinners. This would be a huge boost to Barry's body/mind/spirit and great joy for all. And for this to be a clear, wise decision for all three docs who'll be looking at the echo at the end of the month. Prayer for peace & joy regardless of outcome.
Job favor and financial provision. This job change has been very challenging and doesn't fully meet our previous monthly need to catch up after heart attack. Please pray he will continue to perform well and be rewarded for his efforts. Also for a promotion to the next level to be here quickly.
Strength for each of our family members when it feels dark and lonely on the journey. This heart attack has been costly to body and soul. Each of us has grown and struggled along the way.
One more gratefulness—for each of you who hold us up!😍
Thanks to each of you. Please share your needs with us as well.
Blessings, love & gratitude,
Barry & Terri
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