Hospice

Dear Friends,  

Annie and I have come to an agreement that hospice would be the best path to take at this point.  On the one hand, the chemo treatment offered the possibility of added weeks/months of life, but with it's attedant daangers and side effects,  On other hand was hospice with the possibility of staying as healthy and cognizant throughout the time allotted to me.  Not easy choices.  But we felt that the Lord gave us confimation in this decision, so are at peace with it.

On the work side, World Relief has been a great support throughout this period.  But we need to look at the reality that I may not be around long term.  We have been assessing my roles and responsibilities at the office.  As we work to transfer my responsibilities to others, we need prayer for wisdom.

On a side note, the Lord blessed our son Jordan, and his wife Grace, with a newborn son.  So I am now a new grandfather.  Already he has been a tremendous blessing to my wife and I.  They are currently living with us, so we have daily contact, and have been happy to do our share of baby duty.  So, in the midst of our pain, God has still showered us with his goodness and joy.

Thank you for your ongoing prayers as we walk this new path.  We will still need them.  And we realize daily how much we are sustained by them.

Gratefully,

-Cal and Annie-