An Update from Heather

Dear Friends and Family,

Thanks for all your faithful prayers!

We (my brother Ben, sis-in-law Wanda and myself) know that those prayers are sustaining us.
Here is an update on Dik McGlaughlin’s status:

Good News:
He’s awake, eating, talking and giving the nurses a hard time. They moved him from the bed to a chair for an hour. (painful)

Other news:
His Dr still doesn’t know if she can save his leg. On Sat 6/5/10 he will go through another operation on his leg.

Please pray
-That his spirit would be lifted...encouraged
-Pray that what is left of his calf - muscles/tendons/blood vessels would heal and by faith, new ones would grow.
-The broken bones would knit together and heal
-NO infections
-My Dad and brother run their small family business together.
Now, my bro is making major decisions with out Dad’s input. God’s wisdom is need.

Right now? Dad is sleeping and snoring peacefully.
Thanks and Blessings to you all
Heather

Prayer Request Update (from an update last night)

For those of you who weren't at small group last night, Heather called us with updates on what to pray for...

• Dik had a fever, pray that it subsides and for no infection to be involved
  
• Pray that his liver is not affected by all of the particles floating around in his body from the bone breakage, etc... We prayed that God would be the one to clean those things out so the liver would not have to overwork
• Keep praying for decisions and blood flow as it pertains to his leg... pray that it would be able to be saved
• Continue prayer for opportunities for Heather and her brother to share their faith and praise for the ones she's already had with people at the hospital
  

Prayer Request Update for Heathers Dad

Dik (Heather's dad) has been upgraded to stable condition. They are still waiting on what to do about his leg. Pray that blood flows in the injured leg.

Thanks.

Prayer Request/Update for Heathers Dad

I just got off the phone with Heather and wanted to update you on how you can be praying for Heather, her father and her family. Please keep checking back for more updates.

• the breathing tube is out and he is conscious and is talking. Praise God!
• He's still in Intensive Care and the Dr's are monitoring him for infection. Please pray that he will be free from infection
• It is still uncertain if they will be able to save his leg, please pray for wisdom for the Drs and the family as decisions are made. Pray for the family to be on the same page in decision making.
• Pray that as the family is gathered that Heather and Ben and Wanda will take advantage of opportunities to communicate Christ to them through words and actions
• Pray for Heather to have grace and energy as she was already feeling very "spent" from the school year.
  

Thurs June 3

Welcome back from your long weekend... whether you were camping, or relaxing or working... We're back to our regularly scheduled Thursday nights this week.

Location: Heather and Shirley's
Time: 6:00
Dinner: Garden Theme. Bring something that comes from your garden or that you would eat at a garden party. They will supply a green salad and beef bar-b-que.
Study: Beginning with Numbers 1. Shirley is teaching.

Memorial Day Campout! At Rausch Gap!

<-----(Mountain Laurel... our State Flower)

Friday Dinner - Sunday Lunch

PIONEERS: From Mark’s Place Friday 12:30pm.

WAGON TRAIN: From ECC Friday 5:30pm

GAMBLERS:

• From Manheim, take Rt. 72 North 26.7 miles (until 72 ends)
• Continue Straight, on Rt. 443, 2.1 miles
• Turn Left on Gold Mine Road - go 2.8 miles (over Stony Mt.) and Park in parking lot, on the left, at the bottom of the Mt.
• Go West Young Man - or woman (toward the sunset) on the abandoned Stony Valley Railroad Grade for 3.8 miles to the Bridge at Rausch Gap.
• From the bridge follow Appalachian Trail Markings (painted white strike on trees) west about 75 yards as it eventually turns and leads off the RR bed and up the hill to your right.
• As you are going up the hill on the AT, you will pass a Mt. Laurel (a pic above) After you pass a Mt. Laurel take the 2nd foot path to the left (the first path is right beside the Mt. Laurel) so follow the second one to the campsites… We will try to secure the campsite beside the facilities as we did two years ago.

DON’T FORGET YOUR GRUBSTAKE:

• Bike (Optional - Stony Valley RR is a brisk 1 hour walk)
• Toilet Paper
• Your own Food, Prep gear, and eating necessities. (Stuff to Share)
• Sleeping Gear / Shelter (Optional - some are bivouacking)
• Hiking clothes / Swim Gear for Cascade
• Anything else you want that you’re willing to carry.
• You can leave a clean change of clothes in your car for the after-party at Donna’s House.

CAMP AMENITIES:

• Toilet Facilities
• Rausch Creek Refrigeration (BYO Ziploc bags)
• Stocked Trout Stream! For licensed fishers of fish.
• Late-night entertainment from a host of talent who live life on the wild-side.
• There is the option of going out to eat Sat. for those interested in riding the Stony Valley RR to the Stony Creek Inn for dinner http://www.susqueats.com/ (abt. 14 -17 miles away)

Call me if you have questions before Noon on Friday!

Memorial Day Weekend Fun

In addition to the campout at Rausch Gap May 28-30... WOO HOO, we have a weekend of picnicking offers to look forward to.

May 30 Chill Night:
Place Donna's House
Time: come anytime after 5:00 PM, and be there by 6:00 PM to eat.
Bring: Money. We'll order out for something.

If you want to come later for games/movies you can do that, too. (and snacks are always welcome)


May 31 Memorial Day Picnic

Place: Erica's House
Time: 2:00 - ???
Bring: paper products, drinks, side dishes or dessert. She will provide the meat.
RSVP to Erica so she knows how many to plan for and what you plan to bring so we don't have 18 bags of chips, etc. :)

She lives near a park so we may go there to play volleyball, frisbee, whatever too