Hello, everyone! I trust that this new update finds you all in good spirits and health. It has certainly been a busy couple of weeks since our last update. We've been busy trying to keep all the current ministry/work balls in the air concerning church, home-schooling, and bus driving, while continuing the process of preparing for the move to Florida. It certainly has neither been, nor does it seem that it will get, easy in any way, shape, or form. But we are still pressing forward towards the mark.
Home-schooling is all but done for our family. Katherine has already finished all of her schooling, and the boys are close behind her. Dulcy allowed Katherine the joy of taunting her brothers by a somewhat ceremonial disposal of all her 1st grade books...at least the ones that were consumables. She got a real kick out of that! Dulcy just has to grade the remainder of her work to send in and all will be done. The boys only have a couple days more to do, and they will then be in the same boat. It has been a long haul for Dulcy and the kids, but I think it was good for them simply because now they know they can do it. They've all done very well, and I'm very proud of them.
Dulcy's pregnancy still continues to go well without any further complications. Her most recent doctor visit had some more news. The baby is still very healthy and in great shape, PTL! The doctor did say that she will have to have a C-section, and there's no doubt about it. I believe I shared that with you last time. But the news is that she may also need to have a hystorectomy (sp?) afterwards, because of the possiblity of the placenta growing into the cervix. So, that is a matter of prayer that we would ask that you bring before our Mighty God. She isn't on bed rest or anything, but has been given a short list of activities which should be considered taboo for her until the delivery.
Along these lines, I recieved a fax today from South Dade Baptist Church concerning the health insurance plan that will be offered for teachers and their families at Colonial Christian School. It looks like a very good plan, as it includes health, vision, dental, and maternity coverage. The deductible is the same, but the premiums are less than what we are currently paying, and the coverage is better. Now, we are just waiting to see if they will be able to enroll us in July instead of having to wait until August. This is another matter of prayer that we would ask you to join us in bringing before our Loving Father.
We have decided to go with renting a truck to move ourselves. We just haven't had any peace about the use of a moving company for various reasons. What it boils down to is this: even though moving ourselves will only save us a little comparatively, it still saves us something, and that's what's necessary. Renting the truck is going to cost us (including an approximation for fuel) $2962, which is about $500-600 less than the lowest moving company estimate. I have approximated that our food/lodging expenses will be in the neighborhood of $600 ($50/night for lodging and $50/day for food), and fuel for our car in the neighborhood of $600. So, that brings our total expenses for the actual move in around $4200. So far, two family members (two couples) have sent in a total of $1000 for the moving expenses, and we give God praise for their generosity! But we are still $3200 in the hole with just 16 days until the day for which I reserved the truck. I mention these approximations and amounts so that you have the details necessary to go before the throne of God in specificity and boldness.
Well, that's about all I have the time for right now. It's time for me to get back on my bus route for the afternoon. Please pray for those thing I've mentioned in this update, and ask God to continue to provide for our need during this transition.
In His Service,
Sam, Dulcy, Michael, David, Katherine, and "Male 3.0" Healey
Mark 10:45
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