Morley Update 2012 #16

Everyone,
I feel myself getting stronger each day and the dizziness is getting less and less. They have not been able to get my blood INR readings under control - they fluctuate wildly, they think because of all the other medications I take. Because of this they have put me on a new drug which you take twice a day and which works in a different way than the Warfarin to keep you blood levels where they need to be. Two big upsides to this medication is that there are no dietary restrictions or drug interactions. Also you do not have to have your INR checked all the time because PRADAXA is a direct thrombin inhibitor that helps to stop clots from forming by working directly on thrombin (clot) rather than interfering with Vitamin K, a vitamin your body needs to form clots. Really the main downside to the medication is that it is much more expensive but my insurance should cover it since they cannot control my INR with warfarin. I am happy to be able to eat all the salad etc that I want again plus not have to go in for blood tests so often.

The last few days have been busy. On Monday we welcomed a couple, Paul and Bonnie Todd, who have been here several times to help with short term teams. This time they came alone. Because they are veteran workers they can jump right into ministry as they know the routines. We spent time with them Monday catching up and getting them settled downtown where they are staying. We are really looking forward to their two weeks with us. Tuesday was a holiday so we were closed at the ARC. In the morning Kent went downtown and picked up some other friends of ours, Sherrie and Mike Buckridge, who will be based with us for the next week. I went to school with them so they are "old" or maybe I should say "long time" friends. We took them for a drive along the coast and then went back into town to meet another couple, Rob and Janene Edgerton who were just in town for a few days. Kent went to School with Rob so again these are long time friends. The six of us had dinner together. I was pretty tired by the time dinner was over but it actually felt like we had a little bit of normal life.

Things have been busy at the ARC and as always when summer approaches we get many new faces and we lose some old faces as people move with the flux of tourists. With the nicer weather more families will sleep outside again and we are stocking up on some anti-itch creams to try and soothe the bug bites that the kids all seem to get this time of year.

Kent remains busy with a full schedule of regular ministry times at the ARC, his English class and meetings related to his leadership responsibilities. It seemed like last week he went early and stayed late almost every day. He sometimes gets tired but is enjoying his new role and is continuing to work toward making this transition as smooth as possible for the team. We have a team retreat coming up at the end of the month and I have tentatively set as a goal for myself to be back to work after that. I am not rushing it so will take it a day at a time.

We are excited to be welcoming a new couple to the team at the end of the month. Heather and Chris Shepherd have finally raised their full support and will be joining us as soon as their visas are in order. Please pray for them as they turn in the necessary papers and finish up all the little things they need to do before they come.

Thank you so much for all your prayers on our behalf. We see God at work every day and know it is because we have a faithful team behind us. We love you all.

Serving Him Together,
Kent and Myrna Morley
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