Morley Update 2013 #17

Everyone,



Just a quick update as Kent and I hit the ground in CA running and see no end until we leave for OR at the end of the month. After two weeks in MA we had a WONDERFUL time in Mexico with our children and our new son-in-law's family. We swam with turtles, snorkeled in caves, played in the surf, ate amazing food and reconnected with our family. The wedding was on the beach in the late afternoon and we had the reception dinner as the sun set over the sea. We danced in the sand and Kent and Becky's father/daughter dance was a sight to behold. It was lovely.



We left the day after the wedding and came to CA. We immediately jumped into preparing for Kent's dad and Lee's wedding as well as moving Kent's dad's things from the house he had been living in to their home together. The wedding was beautiful. It was at a small church and the pastor did a very nice job. Afterwards we had the reception at the recreation hall here at 7 Hills - the 55 and over community where they live. Lee's daughter and daughter-in-law put in a lot of time making decorations and we all helped put them up and take them down. They had a band which played some of the old dance tunes and it was so special to watch their dance together and see the love they share. It was another perfect day.



The next day was Mother's day and I woke up feeling headachy and very tired. I sent Kent off to early church and a brunch with the family and I stayed home. I slept in the big recliner most of the day and still went to bed early and slept soundly all night. I woke up feeling much better. I have cut back on one of my medications per the doctor's orders and this is causing my arthritis to flare which it always does for a time. I am especially having trouble with my left wrist and thumb and have been wearing a brace on it to in order to keep it stable. I would appreciate prayers that my body would adjust quickly.



We have spent this week clearing out the house and getting ready for a huge garage sale this weekend. Today we will spend almost all day pricing things. Kent and I own the house his father has been living in so once the garage sale is over we will move the rest of the stuff out and stay next door with Kent's sister for the last week. We have some final maintenance things to do in order to get the house ready to rent - touching up paint, repairing a shower, changing out a some light fixtures, fixing a few tiles on the roof etc. etc. That will definitely fill up our week before we leave for OR. Kent's sister and her husband who live next door will manage the house for us while we are away.



We knew our first month and a half would be taken up with things like this and we have enjoyed a break from thinking to much about ministry but we need to get back into the swing of things soon. We will have our first chance to speak next week and then when we get to OR we have a pretty full schedule. I'm not sure when the "rest" part of furlough will start. We do still have a few openings to speak so if you want us to speak at your church, small group or ?? please let up know so we can get you on the schedule. I will try to let you know where we will be speaking so if you are in the area and want to attend you will be welcome. Our first date in OR is June 2nd at Fern Ridge Christian Church (formerly Elmira Church of Christ) on Warthen Rd. in Elmira. We will be doing Sunday School at 9:30 where we will show slides of the ministry and talk about our schedule etc. Then during church (10:45) we will do a short video presentation and Kent will speak. If you can make it we'd love to see you.



Well my sister-in-law will be here soon and we need to head over to Dad and Lee's house to help them get things laid out there and then back here to price things. Please continue to pray for the team in Greece as they are a bit short handed. They have several things coming up in the next month in addition to our regular schedule - they are having a special believer's day, a volunteer appreciation night, and then at the end of the month our team retreat. In June the team will be participating with Hellinic Ministries and Oasis Ministry in the summer camps which are a highlight for both the staff and our refugee friends. Decisions for the Lord are often made during these camps when they have a chance to get away and have some extended teaching time. Please pray for lives to be touched.


Thank you for standing with us we look forward to seeing many of you soon.




Serving Him Together,
Kent and Myrna Morley
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