MY TWO HEARTBREAKING HORRIBLE WEEKS IN REVIEW: 11/17 TO 11/30/2025

Monday November 17^th started off happily as it was my Daughter Becky’s Birthday, so I took her a dozen Duncan Donuts and her birthday gift. Then I came back home to begin my routine Monday through Wednesday Church duties.

I was making plans to take her and her family out for dinner when just two hours later she sent me a note that she was at the ER with her husband Tim who was experiencing stroke-like symptoms. As you likely already know, Tim was diagnosed with a brain tumor and was taken to Springfield Memorial Hospital where he had surgery on Tuesday November 25^th.

Austin came home on emergency leave and will be able to stay until next Friday, 12/5.

Tim is still at the hospital recovering and doing post-surgery physical therapy. He will meet with his medical team Monday or Tuesday morning (12-1 or 12/2) to discuss the treatments he will require in the future.

A late November storm brought 10.2” of snow to Decatur making travel to and from Springfield more difficult. Due to the snow, extremely cold temperatures and high winds, we cancelled our worship services on Sunday.

Please keep Tim and Becky and Austin and his wife Jadan and Aric and all of Tim’s family in your prayers.

I am so very thankful beyond words for your interest in my life and ministry and adventures and for your faithful prayers for Tim and all our family.