August 10, 2015
Dearest Friends and family
Here it is in August and I did it again - a late July report!
ON THE ROAD AGAIN
We were finally free to travel and we spent three weeks traveling (What heat?
Welcome to our world!)
We headed out and visited friends and family:
Andy & Catherine Scott, Ray & Linda Ezzell, Ken & Wendy Beck, Chris
& Terasa Davis and clan in Coker, a new church plant in Tuscaloosa AL, The
Columbus MS church family, Betty Cannon, Larry McKenzie, Jim & Nell Stamatis,
Celina (Scott) Stelly, Sharon Smith, Tobey, Rebekah and Makinley Mesa, Lynn
& Marla Ashley, Joyce Hardin, Robin, Cindy & Jessica Cannon, Weldon
and Teresa Farrar, the Ken Farrar family, the Kyle Farrar clan, Micheal Lum,
Tim & Teresa Haynes and Flint & Ursala Garrison. It was great seeing
you all again!!!!!!!
Papa and Abu with Makinley Mesa
Abu with Davis children at "Touchy and Feely" museum in Coker Al
THE VA
I received a call from the Houston VA on this trip in regard to follow-up on
my prostate surgery in 2013. They were concerned I need further treatment but
have to clear any further treatment through my local VA provider in Arkansas.
(treatment NOT procedure) There is not time this trip so it will have to wait
until we come back next time.
The VA was supposed to cut back my compensation in the August check but they did not. I checked my current active health problems on file and maybe they finally did also: Stage three chronic renal impairment (kidney disease); Hashimoto thyroiditis; Recurrent urinary tract infection; Thyroiditis, Autoimmune; Essential Hypertension; Epididymal cyst; Diverticulosis, Colonic and Unspecified disorder resulting from impaired renal function. All of these are - have a billable medical code that can be used to specify a diagnosis on a reimbursement claim.
I had to make a quick trip up the Mt Vernon this morning (10th) because I have a VERY sharp pain in my tail bone which developed in the last 24 hours and might cause major problems once we start traveling and sitting on planes for long distances. They took a series of x-rays (I could not even lay flat on the x-ray table because the pain was so bad) and a vial of blood to test my PSA. I am managing the pain with high doses of Ibuprofen and hope to hear something from the doctor tomorrow.
RELIEF FUNDS FOR REBUILDING
AFTER CYCLONE PAM
Kathy and I are humbled and at loss for words of the outpouring of funds to
help in the rebuilding after Cyclone Pam. Thank you so very much for the people
of Vanuatu.
I have heard from Goman and they have given out all the food we had stored and they will be restocking in the weeks ahead and continuing to assist where needed and giving out help. He said the government has said the last food hand-outs will be in July, even though there is still a need until gardens get back to pre-cyclone growing rates. We also may have to help with building materials for housing until the bush materials re-grow. So if you can help a bit more - we and the work would appreciate it very much.
Our plans are still to return home August
19th. We are packing trunks, suitcases and dufflebags now and saying our good-byes
with last minute meals.
Thanking you all so much for your prayers and extra support for recovery. May
God bless you richly as He has us.
Onward and upward!
Thank you so much for all of you who are praying for us, supporting us and have contributed to our needs. God bless you! Thank you for your prayers!
Thank you Lord for healing and providing what we need!
Grace & Peace
Tobey & Kathy Huff
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PS A cyclone relief fund has been set up at our sponsor and Jason can give instructions if anyone wants to wire TT money straight to our bank account there.
Contributions for the Huffs, the
Bible school and the Scholorship fund can be sent to:
Huffs/Bible School
c/ Mt Hope church of Christ
2830 Mt Hope Rd
Webb City MO 64870
or
Jason Huff
2730 E 24th St
Joplin MO 64804