We are really looking forward to the opportunity this weekend to visit our oldest son, Chris, and his wife Eleanor (pictured on the left, with John and Tara on the right). We will drive to St. Louis tomorrow (Friday) and return to Wilmore on Monday.
This has been a bit of an active yet strange week for Dan. Monday he made some progress on his dissertation research and his qualifying exam review studies, but he didn't have 100% energy. Tuesday morning he had even less energy, both physically and mentally, so he took a mental-health day. What a blessing that was. In the afternoon, however, he was working on a firewood project, and while using the chainsaw his glasses slipped off his face and fell right into the chainsaw blade, putting a big nick in one of the lenses. We are thankful he wasn't hurt. Wednesday morning he cut the grass, but the dewpoint and humidity were much higher than he realized, so this wiped him out physically. He had to rest up before he could function at all, and then after lunch he had to take a nap. That afternoon a trip to the chiropractor brought great relief from a back issue that had been worsening. On the way home we stopped at the optometrist's office and discovered that his glasses are still under warranty (hurray!), which was a wondeful serendipitous surprise. With his back feeling better, he slept much better last night and seems to be back to normal strength today. He is going to work on finishing up the grading for the Theology of Evangelism course which he taught in Venezuela this summer, plus do some work on our next printed newsletter.
Nancy has had a great week doing some reading, tending to some of our household affairs, and enjoying good health. She was a little tired yesterday (Wednesday) but has bounced back quickly. We are both wondering if the heat/humidity just snuck up on us and zapped us. Anyway, we went for a pleasant but muggy walk this morning, and both had sufficient energy to do that, for which we are thankful. Today she will also be working on our next printed newsletter, plus bake some homemade bread to take to Chris and Eleanor.
As always, we thank you for your prayers and your giving, which support us in our ministry of serving Christ's Kingdom in the Americas. Much Love, Dan and Nancy
This has been a bit of an active yet strange week for Dan. Monday he made some progress on his dissertation research and his qualifying exam review studies, but he didn't have 100% energy. Tuesday morning he had even less energy, both physically and mentally, so he took a mental-health day. What a blessing that was. In the afternoon, however, he was working on a firewood project, and while using the chainsaw his glasses slipped off his face and fell right into the chainsaw blade, putting a big nick in one of the lenses. We are thankful he wasn't hurt. Wednesday morning he cut the grass, but the dewpoint and humidity were much higher than he realized, so this wiped him out physically. He had to rest up before he could function at all, and then after lunch he had to take a nap. That afternoon a trip to the chiropractor brought great relief from a back issue that had been worsening. On the way home we stopped at the optometrist's office and discovered that his glasses are still under warranty (hurray!), which was a wondeful serendipitous surprise. With his back feeling better, he slept much better last night and seems to be back to normal strength today. He is going to work on finishing up the grading for the Theology of Evangelism course which he taught in Venezuela this summer, plus do some work on our next printed newsletter.
Nancy has had a great week doing some reading, tending to some of our household affairs, and enjoying good health. She was a little tired yesterday (Wednesday) but has bounced back quickly. We are both wondering if the heat/humidity just snuck up on us and zapped us. Anyway, we went for a pleasant but muggy walk this morning, and both had sufficient energy to do that, for which we are thankful. Today she will also be working on our next printed newsletter, plus bake some homemade bread to take to Chris and Eleanor.
As always, we thank you for your prayers and your giving, which support us in our ministry of serving Christ's Kingdom in the Americas. Much Love, Dan and Nancy
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