Wayne’s SCI Blog

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• 1. Carol Fruend  |  July 3rd, 2007 at 2:06 pm

  Wayne,
  I guess it’s hard to believe that your journey to China is almost at an end. But, as you said, you are very anxious to return home and see your family and enjoy a “Pork Steak”.
  I have an appointment to see your wife tomorrow, and I’ll ask her if she got the hint. Somehow, I think she did.
  Weather here today was really nice. The humidity was fairly low and no extreme heat. It’s amazing to see how the crops have grown since we had our wonderful rain. Hopefully, God will continue to bless us with rain again soon. When you get back to the states, you will probably see some coverage on the news of the flooding in Kansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. There have also been some terrible fires in the west due to drought. If only we could transport all the water from the flooded areas to the drought areas.
  It’s really late, so I had best sign off. I’ll leave you with this small verse that was written anonymously.
  Out of the presses of pain
  Cometh the soul’s best wine;
  And the eyes that have shed no rain
  Can shed no shine.
  God Willing!
  Gene and Carol

• 2. drew schemera  |  July 3rd, 2007 at 7:30 pm

  Wayne,

  You seem like your in the “zone” of getting healthy again. I always use the saying “fight the good fight” and “keep fighting till the fighting is done” You have an amazing gift of will power that most of us can only dream of having.

  Have a safe flight home and keep in touch!! Jared-hope all is well my friend-keep in touch too. Hi Deb

  Drew-USA-Connecticut

• 3. Dick & Markita  |  July 3rd, 2007 at 7:32 pm

  We are anxiously awaiting your arrival back home and are praying for your safe travel. Even though we are thousands of miles away, your daily Blog has enabled us to be there in word and spirit.

  God is good all the time. All the time God is good. Think homemade chips and you’ll be home in no time.

  Your neighbors & friends,
  D&M

• 4. Duane and Ruth Harre  |  July 4th, 2007 at 1:06 am

  Wayne
  Your faith, inspiration, dedication, and determination has been a real testimony to so many people across the world. You cannot imagine how many individuals are always asking about you. Their prayers and support are what is so wonderful. Just wanted to let you know that your cousin Mark has tried to blog but hasn’t been able to make it through. I believe he is techno challenged like me.
  Duane had his kidney stones removed once again. He has been in excruciating pain for six days. Hopefully having the stent removed will be positive. We hope and pray that he doesn’t have to do this every six months.
  The statement that Phil had written is definitely true. We know that you are fighting the fight, doing a great job running the race, and we all know that you will finish the couse.
  I remember what Dad told me when I had my surgery, “No pain, No Gain.” I believe that was a famous saying of his. Do you know where he got that from? We all know that you have had a lot of pain, so you have everything to gain. In the Portyal Prayer it said for July 1st, “In the beginning was the word, and the Word was with God and the Word was God .All things were made through HIm and without him was not any thing made that was made.”
  We love you. I know Mother CAN”T WAIT until you are back home. Love, Duane and Ruth

• 5. Carol Fruend  |  July 4th, 2007 at 4:29 pm

  Wayne and Jarrett,
  HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY! For some reason I thought that the Chinese, through whatever celebration they have, kind of influenced our fire works displays. Is there any truth to that or is my imagination running away with me? I know they have Chinese celebrations with parades using dragons, but I guess that would be more like Marti Gras.
  Saw Deb today, and as usual, we talked about you, Wayne. She really misses you and can’t wait until she has you safe at home – you, too, Jarrett.
  You can think of me moving my dad into his house on Friday and Saturday. We have worked at getting it ready for the past two weeks. We still have some painting to do and a lot of cleaning. Ugh!
  I probably will only get to “blog” you another time or two before you are home. I will try to send you some emails after you are home. You can’t get rid of me that easy. Don’t feel like you have to respond if I send something, only when and if you feel like it.
  Hope to see you sometime after you return. Don’t forget, I have a necklace for you.
  Another little piece I want to share with you.
  “The comfort or discomfort of our inner life depends upon the dwelling place of our souls, just as the discomfort of our outward life depends largely upon the dwelling place of our bodies.”
  God always has a reason for allowing adversity. He knows what is best for us. We often do not recognize God’s hand in our affairs until the adversity is past. But eventually we will, if we walk with him.
  Adversity is an opportunity for God to show us His power and to bring us out stronger than we were. Until adversity hit, you did not know God’s faithfullness as fully as you do now. Adversity also prepares you to be of help to others when they need you. Without adversity, our faith would not increase.
  From “God is Your Hope” by Marie Shropshire.
  God Willing!
  Gene and Carol

• 6. David and Sharon Jasper  |  July 5th, 2007 at 12:29 am

  Greetings from Washington County!

  Your family and yourself are in our thoughts and prayers. All of you have perservered your health challenges.

  An old, old saying has been shared with me from family and friends…………I have found the saying holds merit: “When one door closes, another opens.”

  Reach for the stars and have a safe trip home.

  David and Sharon

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