Dear friends and family,
I am sorry it’s been so long since my last blog update. There is much to tell, so please forgive the length of this email. I’ve tried to put headings so you can hit the high points if you don’t have time to read it all.
My mom, Pat, was scheduled to get married last weekend to a great guy, Tony Cook. About five weeks before their wedding, doctors found a golf-ball-sized tumor on his esophagus. It was inoperable and serious. Since then, the cancer has been found in other places as well. Because of where the tumor is, he is unable to swallow and is on a feeding tube. He is currently undergoing chemo and radiation but the outlook isn’t too good. He is home and has his fair days and bad days. The week the tumor was found, they decided to go ahead and marry so that mom could help take care of him. They had a beautiful wedding and are now living in their new house in
Jason’s School
The semester finished well. There are no seminars offered for me in the summer so I have begun to study for the fall. I’m taking a 1st Peter class, an Acts class in the Greek language, a class on the interpretation of the Bible, and Latin. It will be an extremely full load, so pray that I will be disciplined to do much work this summer to get ahead before the semester begins. This full load will also affect how much I’m able to work in the fall. Ask God to give us wisdom about that.
The Kids
Both children are doing great. They are staying up too late since school is out: Keller wakes as early as ever and Kyndall sleeps late like her momma likes to! She will be starting Kindergarten in August and is excited about that. Her vocabulary is expanding by leaps and bounds; she is such a verbal little girl. She speaks like a young lady and not like a 5 year old. Keller won 5th place in the regional Math Olympics! He’s grown taller and more handsome. They have enjoyed using family passes to Six Flags, the
Amanda
With both kids in school, Amanda and I are praying about her re-entering the workforce. She applied at the seminary today and took a clerical test and did fantastic. We should hear something within a couple of weeks about any secretarial positions that she may be able to interview for. This is a big step for her and for our family. Pray that we would not jump ahead of God, but that He would open doors and we would have a clear sense of His leading—where, when, and full-time vs. part-time.
The House in. . . . . There is nothing to tell. We haven’t heard from our realtor in about a month. There is no activity. And yet, somehow, we continue to make the monthly payment and cover expenses. I can’t explain how it happens except to say that God continues to provide.
Work opportunities
We both continue to work for a sweet lady on a weekly basis. I cut grass, weed, do small fix-it jobs, etc., and Amanda cleans for her. We’ll be able to paint the inside of her house this summer as well. I am teaching Summer School this summer. So far it has only been one student per class so it is more like one-on-one tutoring, but I have enjoyed it. I get to work during the day and that’s the best part of all. I have also been asked to serve as a graduate assistant to my advisor, grading tests for him. I’m not sure how much income will come from it, but it is an honor to be asked and it will be a great experience for me.
Ministry
Amanda has gotten involved in the Sunday-morning “greeter” ministry at our church and also continues to meet weekly with other ladies in our church for Bible study or a book study. I have gotten the opportunity to co-teach our Sunday School class and I love it. I look forward to further opportunities to minister in our class.
Prayer Requests
*Our house to sell
*Job situations for Jason and Amanda in the Fall
*All of us as Kyndall begins Kindergarten
*Faithfulness to spend time daily in God’s Word
We would love to know how you are doing and how we can pray for you as well.
For His glory,
Jason, Amanda, Keller, and Kyndall
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