It is amazing how plans can change in a matter of hours. Just hours earlier, we were making plans to drive to California for a district tour and now, as I type this blog, we are counting the minutes until we board a plane to Boston. A call came this morning from Jay's brother Chuck who has been at the bedside of their mother. In the last few days she has undergone an emergency surgery from which she is not recovering. The doctors are asking the family to gather for a goodbye.
Our hearts are incredibly heavy. The girls have been talking excitedly for months about being with their grandma. Little Jenna has been planning to sing songs with her grandmother and fill her in on all of the events of her life in Bulgaria. There were many tears as we told the girls that Grandma would soon be going to heaven.
It is a difficult day for Jay and for his siblings. Please pray for them as they begin to grieve these next days. Prayers will be appreciated for her sisters and brother - it is so difficult to lose your sister. And we do covet your prayers for Thelma - that the Lord's presence would be an ever present comfort to her. She is a dear mother and a great lady of prayer - we have all depended on those prayers throughout the years.
This newly developing situation has dramatically changed our furlough plans. Our deepest thanks to Martha Lundquist and the Central California churches who graciously understand that we will be unable to make our committments to them.
We were able to get last minute tickets on a flight for all of us out of Medford, Oregon for later this evening - that in itself a miracle. We will fly all night, reaching Boston at 6:30 Tuesday morning. Please pray for grace for the girls as they travel throughout the night - they are experienced travelers so we hope it will be smooth.
5 comments:
Hello Jay, Teanna, and girls,
You all will be in our thoughts and prayers over the next few days. If there is anything you need please dont hesitate to ask.
Hello Teanna,
I can understand a little of how you feel as just twelve months ago Ste's mum, my beautiful mum-in love went to her celebration in heaven. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you at this time, May God strenghthen you, uphold you, and wrap his arms of love around you over the next days and weeks.
Much love, Barbara Hulme (from Bolton, England - remember Swanwick) x
Hi Jay, Teanna and kids,
At this difficult time for you and your family we would like you to know that we love you and pray for you with all of our hearts. Let God gives you strenght and His grace and mercy be upon you.
We are with you in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Adelina, Dalia and boys
We all loved Thelma so much. What a wonderful woman she was. You're all in my thoughts.
jenny
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