August Update

It's hard to believe that August is almost over. School has started and we are getting back into our fall routine. August was a very eventful month for us. Michael turned 13, McKayla turned 7 and Tim and I celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary.

As we reflect on 20 years, we are humbled by God's goodness to us. We have been through a lot in 20 years, but He has been faithful to carry us and sustain us. (One day we are going to write a book about all of our experiences!) We have received so many blessings, we can't begin to count them! We serve a very gracious God!

Our new associate pastor and his family also arrived in Branford this month. Our church family worked hard in the weeks prior to their arrival to clean, paint and prepare their new home and then helped them get moved in. Pastor Matt Fitch and his wife, Julie, have jumped head first into the ministry here. It seems like they have been here for years! It is truly a blessing to have them here to help carry the load.

One of the biggest answers to prayer by far is how well Tim is doing after the treatment this summer. This past week, he met with the doctor that did the stem cell transplant and he was very encouraged by how well Tim's blood work looked; and how quickly he has recovered from such a rough treatment. We know that it was because of the prayers of so many all over the country. We appreciate your prayers that he will continue to feel as well as he does now, and that the cancer will stay in remission.

An update on the hair growth: Tim's hair is starting to grow back. He's in the "fuzzy" stage. A sweet lady at church today told him, "You know, Pastor, it has to get worse before it gets better!" Need I say anymore??? ☺

The kids received free tickets to Six Flags from school this year and we weren't sure that we would be able to go. Two days before they expired, Tim felt good enough to go, so off we went! We had beautiful weather and a fun family day. I just had to include this picture of Tim with Mr. Six...the resemblence is uncanny!!!