Castaways?

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Taste and See (Psalm 34:8)

Do not cast me away when I am old; do not forsake me when my strength is gone. – Psalms 71:9

Honoring and caring for the elderly is a privileged duty for Christians. We have learned so much in our lifetimes by serving our elders in nursing homes, residential homes, psychiatric and medical hospitals, and by providing for family needs. As more and more nations around the world enact euthanasia as a reasonable solution for the aged, and some citizens and states of our republic embrace the thought, we thank the Lord for the tax resources made publicly available to provide elder care in the United States. While there are glaring flaws in our medical system, there remains more to appreciate than denigrate. Debbie and her sister have marveled over the past weeks at the services available for their father at home, who receives hospice care. It would amaze the Ivorians to have nurses, techs, social workers, and chaplains visit their homes, provide hospital beds and oxygen machines, and make thousands of dollars' worth of medications and supplies available upon request. As three females under 5’3” (two daughters and one granddaughter) worked to lift Eddie Friday night when he was found on the floor, they rejoiced to know that non-emergency EMS workers would come to help if they simply made a phone call. No matter the political volatility surrounding the care of our seniors, we praise God in prayers of thanksgiving for what is provided in love and generosity. The abundance is not even a dream in most nations, including Belgium, where we lived for six months in 2000.

Grandpa and Cara

Thank you to the friends who have specifically reached out to Debbie and her sister to encourage them in caring for their father, Eddie. Many of you have already lived through the season of helping parents walk their last days on earth, so you understand and pray with compassion and knowledge. For us as a couple, the separation makes it a challenge to get work done. For Debbie and her sister, the nights of father care are especially exhausting due to the risk of falls and the effects of sundowning. The hospital bed helps, but he still found his way to the floor by a fall or slip last night despite their vigilance. Keep praying for strength and daily adjustments.

Come and See (Psalm 66:5)

We appreciate the Lord’s watch care over our family during the winter storm. Our elder son and family lost power, but for less than a day. Care for Debbie’s dad continued uninterrupted with no loss of electricity or water. The ice at the Cookeville homestead requires careful navigation at the driveway and porch entrance, but that should improve this week. Verlin connected with several Ivorian partners on his birthday and arranged to forward a supporter’s gift to assist with CHE training fees, as Verlin’s absence from agricultural projects has limited funds.

Prayer & Praise

• 🙏 Pray for recovery efforts after the winter storm. We still have friends in middle Tennessee without power, as is true in many other parts of the United States.
   
• 🙏 Keep praying for Debbie, her sister, and other family members who help with the care of their dad, Eddie. Ask for daily strength and wise choices as his health changes.
   
• 🙏 Pray for several situations in Cote d’Ivoire where Christian leaders wait for final government paperwork to legally own land.
  

Your partners in the Gospel,
Verlin & Debbie

Verlin and Debbie

 

Christian Health Service Corps (CHSC) is a mission of dedicated medical professionals who participate in the CHE Global Network. Together, in a loose affiliation of individuals, churches, denominational, and nondenominational agencies, we share God's Light and Truth through Community Health Evangelism (CHE). Verlin and Debbie accept donor partners to contribute as led to provide support as we maintain residential ministry to expand CHE ministries in Cote d'Ivoire under the auspices of CHSC & Ivorian partners. Tax-deductible contributions by check are to be made payable to the CHSC with Andersons #0118 written on the memo line. Mail to CHSC - PO Box 132 - Fruitvale, TX 75127. Give online via the CHSC @ www.che4a.org (3% fee) or TDF - specifying Verlin and Debbie Anderson in the optional Memo.

 

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