Dear Friends and Family,

Last night was a hard night for me sleeping. I kept crawling up in the Lords arms and squirming out. Some nights are just like that, trying to figure things out on my own. I need to rest in him. The song by Sarah Groves, it is a new rendition of Great is Thy Faithfylness (my favorite song) was playing in Lauras car tonight on the way home. It was a good reminder to me of how Faithful God has been to Phil and I in the past. All the way back to my first day in Oregon, crying in the blueberry patch, meeting Phil for the first time, even before I met my famly's first home here. God gave Phil to me that day, even though I wasn't smart enough to know it until a few years later. God has been so Faithful to us in so many ways. We are very blessed. But sometimes I get off the stoop and try to figure life out on my own as my precious heavenly father waits for me at the door. God is so good to love us even when we take our eyes off him, let go of his hand, and look out over the edge of the cliff. Thank you for your prayers, today has been a better day of hope for me. Yesterday I struggled quite a bit, resting in my Fathers arms last night struggling and continually giving our lives over to the Lord I finally found rest in Him.



Phil had a better day today. His headache was bearable and the nausea was also. He did have that vistibular testing today. We won't know the outcome until tomorrow. At least it is one more thing that is done. I was so thankful that he came back from the testing in one piece. They tortured him by spinning and tilting him and spraying hot and cold water in his ears among other things. It is amazing he didn't loose his breakfast. Praise the Lord!



His friend Bruce came tonight and then his other friend Ken. Ken read the 34th Psalm to us, it wa so good to be reminded of Gods protection and deliverance, and good for Phil to see a couple of his buddies.



Looks like Phil will be home Sat. he seems to be encouraged as the day is getting closer. The days all run together in RIO. But tomorrow is Friday and he realizes it's really gonna happen. Tonight he told Laura, "I'm ready".



Please continue to pray I could feel your prayers today. I am so thankful for them.



Goodnight and Rest in your Lord.



Love Donna and Phil



Matt, Meaghan, Sam, Laura, and Josh