Going Back Home

We received the shocking news that my mother had passed away in her sleep Wednesday night. When her care giver arrived Thursday morning, she was gone. Our two sons had to deal with police and funeral home, something that they were definitely not prepared to do. I will be flying home by myself on Sunday because we can only get one seat on the plane. John will be flying home the following Sunday. My mother was 88 years old and up to last Sunday, she taught Sunday School for the ladies in her church. She was a prayer warrior, and I learned to pray following her example. She died peacefully in her sleep, just as she always prayed she would. I know that she is with the Lord.

Last night our friends here came over to be with us. The pastor shared form 1 Thessalonians 4 about our hope. There were some of friends who still have not accepted the Lord. He took the opportunity to talk rather strongly to them. I know I will have a lot of visitors here until I leave. They will take care of John while he is still here. They were already figuring out about meals.

I have a lot to do here before I leave, and a mountain of decisions to make when I get home. We have not decided on services. I have an appointment with the funeral home on Tuesday.

Please pray for:

• Continue peace for me
• Discernment in all the decisions
• That my boys will take a look at their own eternal destiny 
• Traveling mercies for both John and me
• For the Pastor Alejandro and his wife as they deal with immaturity in the congregation
• That the Lord will be glorified in all this
• Continue to pray for Yiradi's health

Thank you for your prayers. See you all soon.

...From the beach...