Kansas City, March 2010

Its early March and we find ourselves back in Kansas City, having flown in from Phoenix last Saturday. Sunday morning found us worshiping at Pine Ridge Presbyterian Church, where Carla serves on the staff. The young man with Jerry is Jason Brock, who is originally from Marshall MO, where we lived for 13 years. Jason's Dad was the principal of Marshall High School when our daughters were in school. Early during our ministry there, Jason was BORN..yeah, thats right...born...and grew up in that church. He is now married to Keely, whose father played the trumpet along with Jerry in the city band, and they are the parents of two precious little boys. What a treat to meet his sons and have a visit with Jason and Keely. The family of God continues to amaze me! We are here because daughter Carla had surgery on Monday. We can share with you the "before" picture as she was being prepared for the operation. You don't want to see the "after" shots! All went well and it was all done laparoscopically, which is a miracle in itself. Her housemate, Lisa, has had two surgeries in the past week and we were able to bring her home from the hospital on Tuesday. So the two of them are recuperating together. We've been blessed with friends who came to be with us at the hospital and others who have brought by yummy food, and all the prayers and good wishes via email and Facebook - thank you all. Such a considerate daughter--she intentionally planned her surgery to coincide with basketball to the delight of her Dad. His friend in Enid had an extra ticket for sale for the Big 12 Tournament. So Jerry did yard work all day yesterday to help Carla out, and now is getting his fill of basketball--of course he was disappointed with Mizzou's loss this afternoon but we all know he is having the time of his life. We will stay with Carla and return to Phoenix the middle of next week.