Update on Brenda’s Health

First of all let me express our gratitude for all the prayers, encouragement and support that serve to remind us that God works through His people to comfort, strengthen and encourage.  This is one of the most valuable things about being in fellowship with God’s people.

We are grateful to our Father that we have good news to convey.  The immediate problem that was causing such excruciating pain was found to be a duodenal ulcer that was bleeding.  This was causing the nausea, cramping and anemia.  The gastroenterologist found the ulcer with a second endoscope and cauterized it.  It had eaten into a nerve and, even though Brenda was under an anesthetic, she jumped each time he hit the footswitch to cauterize it.  No wonder she was in such pain!

As most of you know, her general health has been a major concern.  She has a compromised immune system that makes her susceptible to anything contagious that comes along.  She also has attacks of Fibromyalgia and problems with herniated discs in her neck.  We are working with a physician in the DFW area on these problems.  We make our second visit to him this week but he has already begun to help her.

We feel optimistic about the future and envision a time when Brenda will be back to optimal health.  We are deeply grateful for the interest and prayers of all our friends, family and colleagues.

Love to all from both of us,

Dwight and Brenda