Well we have been busy getting the roof of our building painted to help it ‘last’ another year. We sure appreciate the help of a fellow missionary and his son in this work. Probably the last time we’ll be able to put off getting the roof replaced. It is still the original roof even after…
DetailsJuly/August Prayer LetterDear Praying Friends, “Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matt. 11:28When we last wrote we were going to be seeing a specialist about Ken’s back to find out what was causing the pain he was constantly experiencing. The long and short of…
DetailsIn our last update we had arrived home and were really glad to be back. Little did we know that the ‘testing’ was not over!! Within 3 days of returning Ken was experiencing pain in his lower right leg along with redness and hardness along the top of the leg. Ken’s father went home suddenly…
DetailsThe man we always get our used cars from lives in Asahikawa. We have given witness to him over the years. He came on the last weekend Ken was there to visit him. His name is Mr. Igarashi (ee-gaw-raw-she) Mr. Minoshima was in Ken’s first room and kept checking in with Ken every day! Several…
DetailsBecause Japanese have a superstition about the number four there are no room numbers ending in four. Beginning numbers don’t seem to be a problem (such as 401, 402, 403 but there would be no 404). So notice that 704 and 714 are not there either.One of the sounds for 4 is the same sound…
DetailsThe best laid plans (hopes) can be delayed by God’s best…that’s what we have to believe anyway. On the Home Stretch! But first of all– God’s plans & timing are amazing! 1. Found out the main surgeon and the surgeon over at the other hospital dealing with my gall bladder issues were both doctors at…
DetailsAsahikawa Sunset from the 7th floor room window The caramel cheesecake that Nao Nishino madeand the note she gave with it One of many typical Japanese meals I eat.a clear soup with ‘small rice balls’ that have shrimp in them and seaweedgrilled fish, pickles-cucumber carrot, Chinese cabbage & bean sproutsvegetables: seasoned (soy sauce, vinegar, sugar)…
DetailsPart 2I am having Vicki write this part because she remembers much of it as it has to do with after the surgery. I did find it interesting that the morning of the surgery after some preliminary things that had to be done I walked myself down to the surgery room with a nurse present…
DetailsThe hospitalization saga has begun! We though you might like a small window view of ‘life’ in the hospital before surgery and then after.In case you get queasy while reading details…we won’t go into deep details but just enough to make it interesting…does that sound like a plan? They asked us to arrive before noon…
DetailsMichael and StacyRichard and Angela Siblings Three! Appel Grandkids-Jacob, Alyssia Our five grandchildren in May matching outfits by Grandma! With Richard’s three Abigail, Emma, Makayla Jacob & Alyssia Appel The Beach Couple Newest addition–Jason Kenneth Appel 8 lb 9 oz; 21 1/2 inches No, I’m not proud!! His Big sister who adores him! His Big…
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