8May2008
Posted by Chad under: Chad's.
There is a brand new update and praise about Jenrri at the end of this post!!!
It has been a wild last few weeks. After many breakfast’s, lunches, and dinners at people’s houses, in various restaurants, and even at our half packed house, we are finally on our way. We feel so blessed to have so many wonderful friends. Our home church, Northlake Christian Church in Bothell, WA really sent us off well. We had our commissioning service last weekend and then a potluck celebration on Sunday Night. They blessed us with stories, with many pictures, tribute videos (I am not so proud of) and a hilarious roast of funny memories.
We cried a lot these last few weeks. It was much harder to leave than we has anticipated. There were so many people who expressed their appreciation and love that we were entirely overwhelmed. Our last Sunday Night with the Catalyst group was emotional to say the least… While the group was praying for us one of the guys choked up during his prayer, and then it was hard to not cry. Of course Sunday Morning during our commissioning, both services were difficult, but 1st service was very hard. After the celebration service on Sunday Night we sat together and cried reading everyone’s notes, and praising God for his provision through so many people and such great friends. We were so very blessed. (slide show below of some of our friends, we did not get many pictures with everyone)
So finally Wed came. The time for us to leave. The last trip to storage had been made, the car was completely packed, the preparations were finished. We planned to leave at 7AM. At just after 6:30 some of our closest friends came to the house with Starbuck’s and muffins to see us off. After a few more words of encouragement, a quick prayer, and a round of hugs, we made our get-away.
We drove all day to Twin Falls, ID. We had planned to spend two nights here to celebrate our anniversary a few days early. After we arrived and got settled in, we went to dinner at a great place called Jaker’s. The food was excellent, and by the time we returned to our room, I was exhausted. It felt as if the last few weeks all caught up to me last night. I normally fall asleep around mid-night, and I fell asleep last night at 9:30PM. It was a great night’s sleep.
Today we got up a little after 9. I had to visit a local bike shop to get a bike rack. The one that I was using was rubbing into the paint on the back. So I went ahead and bought a rack that goes into the towing receiver.
So far the highlight of our day was taking pictures of Shoshonie Falls. It was beautiful. Here is a picture of the falls. We love you all and will make another update later today. Please keep praying for Jenrri. We will post updates on his progress as often as we get them. God Bless! -Chad
Jenrri Update:
Roger called a little while ago and reported that Jenrri has improved today and will not need an additional surgery. Praise God! To date Jenrri’s hospital bills are over $3000USD. Pray that the government will pay for some of that, and that the next two days additional costs will not go to high. God Bless you all. -Chad
8May2008
Posted by Chad under: Chad's.
Hello everyone! We need you to continue to pray for Jenrri. Yesterday I got a call from my dad saying Jenrri had a fever of 102 and would not be able to go home on Thursday. Today I found out that the fever has gotten worse, he has starting vomiting, his hands and feet are swelling, and they might have to do surgery again. The vomiting also means he is not allowed to eat again. Please keep praying for him, for a full recovery without more surgery. Thank you!
7May2008
Posted by Chad under: Uncategorized.
Jenrri is doing better. He is still in a lot of pain but improving. They
are making him walk and exercise a little but they will not let him eat
anything until Wednesday because they need to clean all the poison out of
his system. He has and IV for nutrition and possibly for pain. Karina is
staying with him every night and most of the day to help him get up and
down because of the pain. She has found a woman that stays with the
children at the house during the night. Hopefully Jenrri will be able to
leave the hospital Thursday but Karina is not sure at this time.
Roger Hargraves
5May2008
Posted by Chad under: Uncategorized.
Hello everyone! I wanted to let you know some news I found out this morning about Jenrri. He is a 15 year old that lives in the home, for those of you that don’t know. My dad called me this morning to tell me that Jenrri’s appendix had ruptured and they had taken him to the hospital. He is going to be ok but he will have to be there until Thursday. His medicine is going to cost about $350 and we don’t know about his hospital stay yet. Please take time to pray for Jenrri today, I am sure he is in a lot of pain. Thank you for your prayers!
22April2008
Posted by Chad under: Chad's.
Hey Everyone,
I know that it has been a long time since we have updated the web site. For that we apologize. There has been so much going on since we returned from Mexico, late in March. We have been working very hard to raise funds, finish out my responsibilities with Northlake, meet with good friends, and plan our trip across the country. It truly has been a whirlwind.
When we flew out on our way back to WA, we left the Houston Airport at a temperature of 81 degrees. We arrived here in Seattle to 37 degree craziness. It snowed each of the 1st 4 days we were home. It doesn’t snow much in Seattle, even in the dead of winter. Then we had some nicer weather. It even getting into the 80’s one day. Well then it disappeared. Over the last 5 days, we have had 8 inches of snow, 2 inches of snow hail (apparently this is different from normal hail) sometimes as large as dimes and nickels, we have had rain/flurry mix, and downed trees. It has been very strange weather. The forecasters on TV say that it was the latest snow on record here in the Seattle area.
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My car later that night |
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Alise and I at Molly & Auston’s wedding rehearsal |
Just some quick info on our plans. These next few weeks are very busy, we have meetings with tons of people and once again still trying to raise the rest of our needed monthly support. At this time we are at about 75% of our goal. We are trying to raise commitments equal to $2300 a month and we at this time have commitments of $1750.00. Please continue to pray for God’s provision and peoples willingness :).
Northlake is putting together a commissioning and send off service for Alise and I on May 4. I get to preach that day for the main services. Also they are throwing a celebration pot-luck that evening at 6PM. I have invited many of friends who are all over WA to come be a part of this celebration. I know that it is going to be a great time, but difficult as well. I have friends here that feel as close as family. I cannot believe that I have lived here in WA now for 10 years.
Anyway, we expect to start our drive across the country about May 7. We will drive to my Dad’s house near Harrison, AR, to spend some time with them, then continue on to TX. We will make a brief stop in Austin, to visit the rest of my family, and finally arrive in Beaumont to spend time with Alise’s family. We plan to be in Parras no later than June 1st. Please pray for us, pray for our safe travels, pray for God’s provision, and our patience :). God Bless!! We would love to hear from you. - Chad
