Hello Folks, Since I have been remiss for the past few weeks this one is rather long. Just plain news with no frills. This post gives a run-down of particular situations which need our prayer and attention.
God bless and help us All!
Ps. 18:
1I will love thee, O Lord, my strength.
2The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower.
3I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised: so shall I be saved from mine enemies.
4The sorrows of death compassed me, and the floods of ungodly men made me afraid.
5The sorrows of hell compassed me about: the snares of death prevented me.
6In my distress I called upon the Lord, and cried unto my God: he heard my voice out of his temple, and my cry came before him, even into his ears.
<<16He sent from above, he took me, he drew me out of many waters.
17He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them which hated me: for they were too strong for me.
..31For who is God save the Lord? or who is a rock save our God?
32It is God that girdeth me with strength, and maketh my way perfect
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33He
maketh my feet like hinds' feet, and setteth me upon my high places.
34He teacheth my hands to war, so that a bow of steel is broken by mine arms.
35Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation: and thy right hand hath holden me up, and thy gentleness hath made me great.
36Thou hast enlarged my steps under me, that my feet did not slip...
From Sarah, our resident reporter:
Just a quick hello note. Most of our soggy snow has melted esp after yesterday’s slight, warm breeze. This morning it is 29°.
The loggers left early on Tuesday morning to build a small cabin near Summit. They left at 6 am and arrived home at 7 pm.
School seems to be going well for everyone. I’m super excited about my photography class. Soon we will be inundating you with pictures again. We’ve had to make some adjustments in our teacher situation since last winter we lost Rachel and now Andy and Sarah Jane are in the states for some time. Gri is doing Rob and HS Rosetta Spanish with 3 students. Ann had taken Bro Andy’s science class, Kathryn has taken his math classes and a history class, Sister Margaret has incorporated Sis Sarah Jane’s classes into her own. Jo has come back to the elementary school to help Jeni, Kath, and Ann over there. Carolyn, Cathy P, and I are doing our regular classes I think. The Trotters are sorely missed!
We had a prayer meeting on Wednesday since we felt overwhelmed with our many needs – Bro Andy, Sis Millie, and so much more.
On Tuesday night, while Basalygas were in Fairbanks, Sis Millie experienced a TIA. Bro Rus was able to get her to the hospital in good time, but she has been so weak that they are still there. Sis Millie loves hand written notes, but if anyone would like to send an email to me (or tolivingwordministry73@gmail.com – which I still get J), I will get it up to Fbks to her. If you’d like to hand write a letter, well, I suppose you could mail it here. She’ll most likely be home by then.
Kathy Casey has arrived home from her trip to see her family; she was quite happy to see the snow. (NOT!)
I have posted my potato harvest pictures to Facebook. I’ll put down the link but I’m not sure just anyone can see them. I had to privatize my pictures since I had some malcontents taking my pictures and using them to show how prosperous we have gotten at the expense of those who have left and how abusive we are towards children (having them work in the garden, etc). I’ll send a few by email for you who can’t access fb. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10151667619381569.1073741846.674561568&type=1&l=89a8ba20c3
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Hi. Today was a little dreary with gray clouds and gusts of wind that probably reached 20 mph or higher at times. Of course, the temperature is staying between 50° and 56°, but the wind is not a happy wind.
We had a work day on Sunday to work on projects that need to be buttoned up before winter time. It was mostly a man work day but some of us women did other things, like pack up things in the Basalyga house. The men worked on putting in a new boiler at the tabernacle. The plan for that new boiler is that it has pipes running to it from the generator shed. The heat from the generator shed is supposed to supplement the boiler to help heat the tabernacle and provide plenty of hot water for the tab’s needs. (Yeah, I don’t know if I said all that right, but you men can figure it out). I did see the old men’s outhouse being hauled away to the dump. That outhouse tipped over in that hideous windstorm we had last fall. Because we’re moving Bro Rus’ office upstairs and the Basalyga’s living quarters downstairs, a crew went over there – some into demolition, others into taking down pictures and storing items safely. Oh, and some guys put in the smaller Hobart bread machine (right next to our big one) for when we need to make small batches of things. It was a successful day mostly.
Since my last email, Bro George Harris has been diagnosed with acute mylogenous leukemia. Val started a blog about the situation where we can go to for updates. Here is the link: http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/georgelharris
I talked to Bro Rus tonight; not much is different since the last time I wrote. But Bro Rus said they had a good day today.
Joel Milliron and Dena and son, Jameson, are visiting for a few days. Actually, Dena was here for three days before going home leaving behind Jameson and his dad to visit with the rest of their family. The Nathan Milliron family has gotten tired of the Alaskan winters and are soon heading back to Arizona.
Kelly Milliron and Kevin Jepsen are approved to start wedding plans. I will keep you posted when I know something more. J
Bro Andy is still running a slight fever although he is doing somewhat better. He will see the doctor tomorrow and we’ll know more of what is going on. Hannah’s family is sorely missing her, but I know her folks are enjoying her stay with them. Craig is making slow progress on his cabin.
Hannah Davis will reach 33 weeks tomorrow; if all continues as it is, she will have a caesarean delivery on November 6th.
Ben’s mom had couple of strokes in the past couple of weeks and is in the hospital in Vancouver. On Sunday morning, Sharon ate and brushed her teeth before falling asleep. Although all her vitals appear fine, she is still “asleep”. Ben and Ellen (from Whitestone) have flown to Vancouver to support Hal and the other siblings.
Tommy has been in Kodiak working for Jason U – the unofficial story is that he’s down there hunting. To be fair, he’s probably doing some of both.
My photography class has grown from three to five students. They are such interested children that I’m completely enjoying them. The original three students are high school kids (Bradie, Amanda, and Nic) while the other two are graduates – Rachel Lupo and Cody Williams. Soooon, you will get to see some pictures. We are busy learning a few techniques before we start showcasing photos.
Rob is enjoying some cool kits for Science (Human Body, Minerals, Weather, Planets and Solar System) courtesy of REACH ACADEMY, Tok. He is also enjoying his ART 101 with Miss Katie Crossin.
Have a great week.
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