EXCITING NEWS!
On January 7 of this year, Paul turned 75. As most of you know, he came home last summer for five weeks and here it is five months later and we are still in the U.S. On August 4, Paul underwent quadruple bypass surgery for his heart. He was progressing nicely and walking on a regular basis for his heart cardio health. 

Unfortunately, he developed a complication in his foot – a result of his diabetes. After an MRI and several x-rays, then visiting a vascular doctor and his podiatrists, they determined he had “charcot foot” The only cure was to simply stay off of the foot and not walking on it. Paul followed these directions for almost 3 months.

I was his chauffer and took him to all of his doctor and PT appointments. He used a knee scooter for several weeks then graduated to two crutches, then down to one crutch. Week before last, the physical therapist told him he could walk without his crutch, but to take it easy and not overdo it. Last week Paul also saw his cardiologist who cleared him to leave to return to Congo. He will do a zoom session sometime in August with his doctor.

We are excited to say that we now have reservations to depart for the Congo on Friday, February 18, using the same tickets we have rescheduled three times now, dollar for dollar. We still have a few bags to pack but 8 have already been packed.

We appreciate your many prayers on Paul’s behalf. We look forward to getting back home to Congo. How we have missed it and our Congolese brothers and sisters there! Blessings to each of you in this New Year!