It has been a long time since I last wrote. Finally, some big puzzle pieces for future goals have been coming together – not only regarding health but for ministry plans in Romania as well. As I mentioned before, I was investigating possible partnerships with other ministries serving in Romania so that I could have more ministry support in the country since there are no fellow audiologists. I believe I have found that with Renee and Luke McDannel of Broken Heart Ministries. Their foundation has a partnership with World Vision Romania. She is doing similar ministry in child development projects as a occupational therapist and he is a lawyer. They are willing to partner with me so that I can have more ministry, legal and emotional support while doing this pioneer medical ministry. My sending organization remains International Teams and Broken Heart Ministries will provide some additional support in the country.
My Health? The parasites showed up again and I had to go on another course of medicine. I hope and pray the last one! Investigations with an infectious disease guy, my thyroid gal and my gastro guy for an endoscopy are helping me to get to the bottom of all these things (no pun intended!). So far results are all coming back negative. Praise the Lord!! I await some final results next week. I have been feeling better, a very good sign!
My Return? Plans are to return in September, Lord willing. Additional monthly support still needs to be raised to get me back over there. To accomplish that, will you consider how you might help get me back to the field by hosting a tea or dessert inviting some other folks who might be introduced in this ministry. Please pray with me as well for those 30 additional people who may be able to contribute monthly with $100, $50 or $25 or by special one-time gifts. All gifts are tax-deductible and can be sent directly to International Teams at 411 W. River Rd., Elgin, IL 60123. Credit card giving and electronic funds transfers are available.
My Doctoral program? I have an interview this week to determine the number of courses I will have to take – I hope it will be no more than 15. Then, in the fall I hope to start my first on-line course on the web when back in Romania. The on-line courses will each be $250. Would you like to sponsor me for a course?
