Pray for Ray's Mom

Urgent Prayer Request:

Please pray for Ray's mom (Linda). She has been having headaches and some numbness on her right side, so she went in today to have it checked out. They did a CT scan, which revealed a lump in her head. The doctors think it is a brain tumor. Linda was transferred by ambulance to a hospital in Orlando where they will do more testing and a biopsy tomorrow. We'll keep you posted as we hear more. In the meantime, please keep Linda and the family in your prayers! It is hard for us to be so far away at this time, but it's a comfort to know that Ray's brother Jeff and his family are there.


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Family Update:

We are keeping busy lately with academic work. Laura's MA classes last month went really well, and she was so thankful that Ray was willing to stay with Elani and Isla while she was in school. Eden is adjusting to "real" school--she's been there about a month now. She likes many things about it, but is finding it hard to adjust to other things. Overall it is a good experience for her and we've seen growth in her in several areas. Please keep her in your prayers.

Ray has been working each day on his final project (thesis) for his MA degree. He has about a month left in which to complete it, so he's working hard! His topic is the Christian response to poverty. Please pray for him to have the diligence and stamina to put in the time he needs on this on top of his other ministry responsibilities. He is expecting to graduate with his MA in Biblical Studies in November.

Isla is crawling, standing, talking and teething! She sure keeps us busy. She's such a joy to have around. We are so blessed with our family and thank God for our beautiful girls every day.