Well, we really need your prayers this week. Diane goes into the hospital early Tuesday morning for surgery. She will be in the hospital for at least one night, and maybe two. The doctors believe this will remove all the cancer. After the surgery, we will learn what kind of follow up will be needed. She would rather not have any visitors, but cards and calls are certainly welcome. I'll be taking a week of vacation to care for her. Thank you again for all the prayer support. We love you!

Rick

"God is with us through every situation, in every trial - protecting, loving, guiding. He knows and loves us completely." These words are from a note in my Bible. They have meant a lot to me during these past 2 months. It has been a long process of having many tests, waiting for results, and seeing different doctors. Through all of my emotional ups and downs I have felt the faithfulness of the Lord.

Thank you to all of you who have encouraged me and prayed for me. I finally found out the date for my surgery. It will be on March 2nd. Please keep praying for me and my family.

-Diane

I had good news from my test this past Monday. Thank you to all of you who are and were praying. It means so much to have praying and concerned friends. I am so thankful and am also so blessed. The Lord answers prayer.

Diane

The verses that I keep reading over and over again are from Psalm 33. Verses 20-22 say, "We wait in hope for the Lord; he is our help and our shield. In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust in his holy name. May your unfailing love rest upon us, O Lord, even as we put our hope in you." As I wait for more test results, I am so thankful that I can put my trust in the Lord.