Hello ,
I feel like it's been a very long time since I've been in touch with you. I thought you deserved an update on my health, so here goes: I contracted Covid right after Thanksgiving (in late November). I went from feeling slightly under the weather, to being as sick as I have ever been...literally overnight.
My wife Roberta and I have never been this ill, and we had several days when we wondered if we were going to make it. It was that bad. Earlier this week, our eldest daughter came to stay with us and help us do things that we haven't been to do. It has been a huge blessing.
Where am I, today?
I'm still very sick, but have been without a fever now for 48 hours. I am able to eat small meals, and have even walked to our mailbox (with assistance) a couple of times. (I lost 17 pounds in a week and a half. I don't recommend this weight-loss program). The exhaustion that comes with Covid is something that I wasn't prepared for. I'm a very active person, and even small things take a toll on my breathing and stamina. I've been to
the doctor for Xrays and EKG's. My physician told me that Covid hits some people harder than others, and that I happen to be one of the ones that is affected by that reality.
How I'm going to try to move forward
Firstly, I want to thank you for your prayers. I truly covet those prayers, and feel like I wouldn't have made nearly as much progress without them.
Secondly, I want to sincerely apologize that you haven't been receiving daily e-Devotionals from The Open Word. I have been sending our daily devotionals for the past 12 years, and I have always wanted to remain consistent with them. Your willingness to be part of The Open Word subscriber family isn't taken lightly, and I've always wanted to be a spiritual blessing to our subscribers.
I've reached out to a ministry colleague and good friend (Pastor Darren Purdy), and he is graciously allowing me to begin sending you some spiritual daily scripts from a 1-minute radio show that he used to host called "Drive Time." They're short, to-the-point, and insightful. Until I am back on my feet, I'll be sending those your way.
Many of you have been so incredibly kind and concerned, and have sent me notes of encouragement and love. Thank-you! The love and concern that I feel with The Open Word family is such a blessing to me.
My prayer for you today, is that you will be blessed and that this note finds you in good health.
Happy Holidays!
