Convalecsing

Tim is home from the hospital and slowly convalescing. He is very tired and resting lots. His elbow is still quite swollen but the swelling is decreasing. Please pray for a speedy recovery and no further infection - in less than two weeks he will be shaking the hands of approximately 75 BFA graduating seniors. He wants to feel well for that important day.
We are feeling a rather overwhelmed right now, and I am a little discouraged. Tim is laid up and unable to help around the house because of what happened this week. There is much to do with packing, painting, etc.., and I am trying to get as much done as possible before my kidney surgery in two weeks.
We also were shocked to discover that Tim's hospital bill will likely be around $7000-$8000 (for a two night stay). Our insurance will cover part of this but there is a portion that we will have to pay which we just don't have the money for especially because of our upcoming move. For all of our years of serving at BFA, God has always met our needs. And so we are trusting Him for another miracle! Pray that I will rest in Him and not fret.
We are so grateful that Luke is here. He was helping me yesterday with packing boxes. I was giving Tim a bad time because he was sitting on the couch watching us - with his arm propped up on pillows, sipping coffee from his Starbucks mug. Mr. Supervisor! Not by choice I can assure you!! He is frustrated that he cannot do more, but he needs to keep his elbow elevated and still for the time being.
Thanks to all of you for standing with us!


Tim is very thankful that he didn't have surgery on his right elbow! At least he can still draw!

Not a pretty sight! Too bad he doesn't have a "war story" to go with this wound. Doctors are still mystified as to what caused this.