This week has been a somewhat difficult one with arriving home on Tuesday afternoon and receiving a phone call from Ken's Mom to call home on Wednesday morning. We found out the results of his Dad's bone marrow biopsy that he had taken a week before the wedding, and he has multiple myeloma. We have been busy this week making contacts with pharmacists here in Costa Rica, since while drugs are not cheap, they tend to run more inexpensive than in the U.S. in an effort to try and help them keep the cost down for his treatment. Yesterday, his Mom called and the American Cancer Society has made contact with them and is helping them also pursue other avenues to receive his medication (100 pills are $23,900). We are waiting to hear back from her meetings with them.
This is perhaps the most difficult part of living away from family during times as these. His parents continue to ask us to remain in Costa Rica and serve the people here, but there are days when it is emotional for us since both of our parents are having difficulties at this time.
Please continue to pray for Ken's Dad, Richard, and for my Mom, Ginny. Pray for us, that the Lord would give us His strength daily to continue on in obedience to His service.
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