We are missionaries with Campus Crusade for Christ. We live in Indianapolis working to reach the 3 million college students in Indiana, Michigan, Ohio & Illinois.Our mission is to give every student multiple opportunities to hear, experience and believe the gospel. We work to help maximize efforts of reaching students with the gospel and influence the influencers--college students-- around the globe.
Thank you for your prayers in regards to my fractured foot.
I have been wearing a soft cast boot for 3 weeks and had a follow-up appointment and new x-rays with the doctor on Wednesday.
We learned that the break I have in my foot is called a ‘Jones Break’. If I was a high school athlete, the doctor said he would have recommended immediate surgery to put a pin in it since it is a type of break that is difficult to heal. We are thankful that I didn’t need immediate surgery.
Before viewing the new x-ray, the doctor said there was still a possibility for surgery to repair it if it was not mending properly.
After staying off it for three weeks, the doctor said it is healing faster than he thought and there is no need for surgery!
I have to wear my boot for 4 more weeks, hopefully more load bearing by the end of next week. Hopefully I can drive again in March.
Thank you all for your continued prayers. Kristin and I appreciate them.
I must say we had a wonderful Christmas! We are incredibly blessed with our family, friends, & supporters. Unfortunately, the day after Christmas, John fell. He was standing on a chair to open the heating vent in the ceiling. Stepping down, his bad leg couldn’t support him. The doctor said he fractured his foot. He is walking with crutches and wearing a stabilizing boot for 3 weeks. If you haven’t had a chance to watch the video, do take a few minutes. Even though John continues to be cancer free, this is a perfect example of the ongoing, day to day that is a part of his reality now.
After Christmas, our normal routine is to work at the IndyCC conference–our annual student conference in downtown Indianapolis. This year though, we ended up staying home to allow John the time to heal. It wasn’t how we planned to end December. Seeing God work in the lives of the 1800+ students who attend is always a privilege. However God had other plans for us. We were forced to rely on others and trust that God is at work without us–not the easy option!
While John is continuing to work at home, we are both constantly having to remind ourselves of God’s sovereignty in the midst of these circumstances. We appreciate your prayers for his bone to heal quickly.
Our church recently featured John in a video telling his cancer story.
Honestly, it is because of you–our supporters and prayer partners–that has allowed us to continue to minister in the midst of these trails.
If there’s one thing we are…
…it’s grateful.
Thanks for letting us be in your life. We don’t take for granted how much of a gift you really are.
It is an honor to serve God with Campus Crusade for Christ and I can’t thank you enough for the privilege.
We pray that God richly blesses you as we head into 2010.
Even though John and I are not doing a summer project this summer (I am on sabbatical and John is coordinating 15 different projects around the world) we still have a deep connection with the project in our office: Indy Innovation Project. We have both been a part of this project since its inception 5 years ago. Each year we have had 8-12 students give their time and skills to create media to reach the world for Christ. This year is no different and two students from Bradley University in Illinois are highlighted on their campus website. Be encouraged by their work and how God will use them!
http://explore.bradley.edu/journalsfromtheroad/2009/07/making-an-impact-on-3-million-students/
