Polio at age 90!

We have been here in Phoenix about 2 weeks now. I've been able to work with my Dad along with the Physical Therapists every morning and every afternoon since we arrived, while Debbie helps my Mom.
My Dad had polio when he was a very small child. Now at age 90, he has developed "Post Polio Syndrome", which means that some of the typical symptoms of polio have begun to show up again.
My Dad is doing very well and making good progress. The doctors are hopeful that he will be able to move from the nursing care facility to home on the 8th of February. Between now and that date, we will divide our time between helping Dad become physically ready for the move, and making major changes in the home to get it ready for Dad.
After that comes the in-home care -- a new frontier for all of us!
Keep us in your prayers!

Getting Settled in Phoenix

We have been in Phoenix for about a week now and all is well, with just one little glitch. Debbie's upper respitory virus turned nasty during the flight and by the time we landed she had lost her voice and was developing lung congestion. She saw a doctor the next morning, who strongly suggested that she not stay anywhere near my mom and dad! So good friends of ours, Dennis and Alice Andert, have taken her into their home this week to recover. She's feeling much better and expects to rejoin me in my parent's home within a couple of days. Meanwhile, I've been with my dad for several hours each day and am encouraged by his progress. Thank you for your prayers!

Prayer requests

About half of us (Schierkolks, Giles, and half of the city of Jerez) have a bad cold that's going around.  Not serious,  but miserable, especially as Debbie and I are getting ready to go Phoenix next Thursday and need to wrap things up here.

Pray for us!

Daniel and Marcela are also looking for a little house of their own within their STA budget.  Pray that the Lord would lead them to the house of His choosing.

Ingrid has found the tarantula that was biting her in the night and turned it into a pet.  She feeds it crickets that she is able to trap and bring home when she is out...

Thanks!