Soon after we got back from our trip our daughter told us that there was nothing more the doctors could do for her. Her condition deteriorated fast and two months after our return we lost her. We are grateful to all of you who prayed for the healing of our beloved Olivia (35). The Lord had a different plan for her and called her home. She lost her three years-long battle with cancer and passed into the Lord’s presence on September 5th. Our hearts are broken and we will miss her dearly but will rejoice in knowing that we will see her again one day in Heaven. Please, pray that the Lord fills her husband’s and our hearts with His peace. And that her strong faith and love for Jesus all along will bring her unbelieving loved ones to Christ.
Although our hearts are broken, our God is with us. By opening new doors for our ministry and giving us much more to do He encourages us not to sink into our grief but to know that He loves us and cares for us. He knows that the best way to heal our grief is if we become as busy as possible. He lifts us out of the depth of our sorrow. He gives us a firm place to stand – our reaffirmed calling and enlarged territory to build His Kingdom. He puts a new song in our mouth in place of our cry – a praise for His love and care for us. We hope and pray that through these new opportunities, many will see and fear the Lord and will put their trust in Him!