Hello Friends,

  I (Tim) have been back at the Hangar full time for two weeks now. Originally we had planned that I would go in during the morning, then come home to fix lunch for Michele and take care of any necessary tasks before returning in the afternoon. We did that for one day, then Michele said I really didn't need to come home, as long as she had things arranged in advance before I left the house. So I get clothes out of the dresser and make sure her pills are sorted for the day, then I'm off.

  Michele's seeing a therapist once a week who keeps her challenged with hand and arm exercises. The nerves in her arm and hand sometimes cause her to twitch, sometimes cause pain, but over all her strength is increasing. We are hopeful that one day the tingling and 'shocks' will give way to normal sensation and dexterity. Her hair is about a half inch long now, and her eyebrows are back. She is looking very healthy, and just as pretty as ever!

  We had a nice evening out for Valentine's day at a local restaurant, even though the temperature was in the single digits and a wicked North wind blew. We had intended to make an appearance at Sunday School the next day, but decided not to venture into the cold. This Sunday the walks and roads were snow covered, so we stayed in again. Sooner or later the weather is bound to cooperate, and we're looking forward to our integration back into society.

  We are planning a trip to California in April, and have made our plane reservations. In the mean time, there is a lot of work to be done in the hangar. In two weeks a group of interns from LeTourneau University will be arriving for a week of work with us. Their work needs to be planned in advance, with the object of our mutual benefit. I'm leading an Annual Inspection of a Piper Aztec recently acquired by Arctic Barnabas. When we are finished, they will fly it to Alaska and have one of the engines overhauled before starting their summer ministry season. It's a little difficult getting my head back into organizing maintenance and schedules after such a long time away, but I'm  happy to be back. What I don't want to do is shift the focus in my head to the neglect of Michele. I think I'm doing okay, but I need to be on my guard.

  Thanks again for partnering with us in prayer. Please do keep us before the Throne.

With love,

Tim and Michele

Monday, February 2, 2015

Good Evening,

  I am very happy to report that Michele's PET scan showed that she has no tumors and she is officially CURED! We are very grateful to the Lord for His grace toward us, and for all of you who prayed so faithfully on our behalf!

  It will be a few months for hair to grow out (it is already sprouting :-), and for strength and stamina to come back, but the worst is behind. Please continue to pray for Michele's nerves to heal in her left arm and hand. The therapist lowered some of the resistance in a few of her exercises, which helped reduce the discomfort she was experiencing. She also began taking a second Gabapentin which is helping with the nerve pain.

  I have been going to MMS nearly every day for a few hours, slowly transitioning back into an active role. I really appreciate Terry, Phil, and Dwight for shouldering my workload during my absence. I'm very grateful for the warm reception I've received from all the folks in the hangar on a daily basis. It is indeed a privilege to serve the Lord in this ministry.

May you be as blest as we are!

Tim and Michele