Still getting better?

OK, so I started this post a week ago & didn't get it done.  Well, it's still not "done" but we're overdue an update, so here it is.

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Over a month now, I posted that we were getting better.  Well, we were.  And we still are.  (We hope)

 

So yes, that does mean we got worse again.  I think my joint pain was better for almost a week - then it returned with a vengeance!  And Jen's never did totally go away.  So we are still in the daily grind.

 

I know, calling it a daily grind isn't quite accurate.. our joints aren't grinding - they just feel like they are!  And I hate posting complaints so I waited, and waited, and well, we're still waiting.  Although I prefer to say that my ankle pain has been decreasing infinitesimally every day over the last month. :-)

 

All complaints aside, last weekend I was privileged to spend a night at an annual Grenada event - brother's camp.  Just like it sounds, all the brother's from our churches here went out to a point and camped.  Besides the all-important times of eating and sharing, their was plenty of time for just relaxing or playing Rook & Dominos.

Our campsite  from afar.  Sorry, but this picture does no justice in portraying the ruggedness and steepness of the trail we needed to traverse (by foot) with all our supplies.



"Limeing" in the tent.

 

 The beach near where we camped.

 Pastor Nelson grilling some chicken.

 

 

I also had the privilege to spend a couple hours snorkeling with a couple guys and watching them spearfishing.  Wow! doesn't say it - but there is a fascinating and beautiful world down there under the water.  Wish I had a waterproof camera.  I guess it's not appropriate to say I got hooked, but if I said I got speared everyone would misunderstand.  Whatever it was, that's something I hope I'll have time to do some more!

 

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And now, it's a week later...  Let me see, what's most important to know?

 

 

 

*Oh yes, Nelson's are back!  (And are we ever thankful!)  I'm so glad to be able to follow him around again... :-)

 

*Mel's getting married!  Lord willing, Jen, Nicki & Morgan will be flying to MS a few days in December to be at the wedding.  I will definitely need your prayers those days!

 

*I'm meeting daily with Lyndel, a young man from the community here to study the Bible.  Here's a picture my wife took of us the other day.  He's very intelligent and a deep thinker, so it's challenging and a lot of fun studying God's Word with him.

 

 

*This Saturday we're having a joint farewell party for John & Rachel.  If you know anything about Grenada, you probably know them.  :-)  They actually aren't leaving until the middle of November, but we're already starting to miss them.  Here's a rare picture of John - one where he's not talking or actively doing something! 

 

 

*Thurs (Oct 30) we plan to have a one-night crusade in a little town called Willis.  Then, Saturday the youth will be having Bible clubs, etc. with the youth & children of Willis.  Nelson & I went there this week to get permission, pick a spot, etc. and had lots of opportunity to talk with the locals.  Seems like so much opportunity (and need) for the real Gospel.  Will you pray for us & for the people of Willis?