To download the prayer letter in a printable PDF format with picture and graphics, please click HERE “The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.” ~ Psalm 126:3 ~ D-O-N-E!!!!!  This was the exciting sound that reverberated in the car as we finished our last furlough meeting at the end of June and […]

“Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD.” ~ Psalm 27:14 ~ One of the questions that we have been asked often while traveling this furlough is if we already had housing in Newfoundland, and our answer each time has been, “No, we […]

Ever since the Lord made it clear to us that He was leading us away from ministry in Siberia, our desire has always been to get to Newfoundland as quickly as possible. As we look back at the very specific direction that the Lord has given, it is also very clear that He has orchestrated both our travels and our furlough schedule — down to the smallest detail.

Thank you to all who prayed for me (Matt) regarding the CT scan of my neck. The procedure went quickly and easily and yesterday (Wednesday, 3/6/19) I received a call with the results. The CT scan of my neck showed that everything completely clear and normal! The doctor said that they could not find a […]

To download a printable PDF of this prayer letter with pictures and full graphics, please click HERE Gracious is the LORD, and righteous; yea, our God is merciful. ~ Psalm 116:5 ~ The past few months have given us the opportunity to experience the grace of God in ways that we have never before needed. Through it all, the […]

One of the highlights in Dad’s Bible was in Mark 14:8 where it records how Mary brought the alabaster box of ointment to Jesus and broke it over His head and feet but some of the disciples were indignant at her open show of love and affection for Jesus. But Jesus in verses 6 & […]

A memorial service for Dad will be held at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Kings Mountain, NC at 2PM on Sunday, 12/30/2018. If you are in the area and would like to attend, we as a family would be honored to have you join us as we celebrate the life and testimony of my Dad, Barry […]

On Thursday, December 27, 2018 at 6:15pm, Dad’s faith finally became sight as he closed his eyes for the last time on this earth and opened them in heaven to behold his Saviour face to face.  Although not able to move or communicate with us these past few days, today, as Dad took his last […]

Since the last update a week ago, Dad was able to go to his appointment with the melanoma specialist last Friday (12/14) and he did the first treatment of the immunotherapy, but it took everything that he had to get there and back. Since then, he has completely lost all strength and ability to move […]

Dad has taken a turn for the worse since late last week as the steroid dose has continually been decreased. Over the last few days the doctors have not been able to keep his pain and nausea under control with medication. Today he was scheduled to have a brain MRI but it was cancelled because […]