"Laters", New Hires and a Special Phone Call!

Last nite we had our first farewell party hosted by two families whose girls are friends with Abigail and Audrey An.  It was SUCH a blessing...so thankful for the friendships and experiences we've had here this past 1.5 year.  The mutual consent was that we were all saying until "later" and not goodbye because we all will see each other again ;-)

Silly girls: Alythea, Abigail and Brittany!

Gavee and Audrey An!

yummo!

The girls and I with one of our very first friends out here- Mai!

New friends, Danielle an Ryan, with Ann!

Families represented from USA, Philippines, Canada, Holland, Korea, China, Thailand, Taiwan, and Vietnam...SO VERY, VERY COOL!

What a blessing to be prayed over for physical healing and blessings as we say "later" to our friends and re-enter life back in the States.  What a transition it will be!

That brings us to tonight...the dinner and "wings ceremony" of the 5 new pilots trained the past few weeks. 

I'm so proud of my man!  Although he has only worked in his Director of Training position for a short time he has done an excellent job.  He's interviewed, revamped training material, took all of them to get their medicals, organized sightseeing, overviewed the country and culture, and has even eaten DOG with them!  He's done way more than that, but those are the first few things that come to mind.  If I might brag on my man a bit...David is a natural teacher and was beaming from ear to ear each day when he came home from training class.  He has loved seeing to it that these five guys and their families got here safely while having a direct impact in their lives and careers.   It was thrilling for me to hear from these pilots about David, "Man, that was the best ground school I've ever gone through!"  WOW... Great job, Captain Dave!  VEEEEERRRRRY blessed to have you as my husband and very blessed to have a husband who loves his job!  I'm truly sorry our time (and your new position) has been cut short due to my health, but I know HE has even bigger plans you that just don't even know about at this time!

 doing some of his training...

Daddy and his girls!

Last, but CERTAINLY not least...today we celebrate a very important phone call we received  three years ago today saying, "The CCAA (Chinese Center for Adoption Affairs) has matched you with a 4 1/2 year little girl!" 

See this grin!?!?  I think she kind of thought the "Wing Ceremony" was for her Happy Adoption Referral Day- hee hee!!!  Who wouldn't though when her daddy bragged on her and told the new hire group why it was an important day for OUR family!  We Love you, Audrey An!!!!

For me...there's been lots of activity this week trying to finish up packing, saying "later" to people, and not getting much sleep because I can't turn my to do lists off in my brain. My energy level is low due to lack of sleep and muscle strength is just not improving.  I can barely open my mouth due to gosh awful cracks in my lips (and nothing I put on them will clear it up!)---got to be from the dermatomyositis.  My hands have those horrible "holes" in my knuckles again- so bizarro looking.  I'm curious what my CPK will be when I see Dr. Nathalie on Tuesday.   I can't believe I'm saying this , but at this point I actually hope I get another dosing of IV steroid.  I still have to make until April 19 for my appointment with my new doctor in the States.  I'm praying that these next "8 sleeps" will prove more restful for me so I'll be ready for our long journey home.  It was good to hear David say tonight, "I think we're finishing strong."--really good to hear those words come from his mouth.  PTL!   "I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength!"

WOW...just WOW!

A couple of weeks ago my sweet friend, Brantley, emailed me and asked what needed to be done stateside in order for our transition home to go as smooth as possible.  WOW...now that's a good friend! Several others have offered in the past few weeks so I decided to put together a "list" (gotta love me a list!), but it was kind of awkward emailing those friends who had offered help.  It's difficult to accept that kind of help when you know it's going to be really inconvenient for those who have offered, ya know!?  BUT, I decided to send it, because 1. they've offered  2. we need the help.  3. it was a direct answer to prayer!  So...I've got more "angels with skin" to put on my list from a few posts ago ;-)

I just spoke with Brantley and another friend, Estera, are at our home right now (and another one tomorrow) to begin "mission clean up/organize our lives" before the expats return!  WHAT a blessing!!!!  My other angel, Pam, who has already done some grocery shopping, freezer meal prep, and has assured me that Audrey An already has a case of Ramen Noodles waiting for her.  Another friend, Grace, is letting us borrow a car few a short time due to the fact we have no wheels when we return---we kinda sold both of our cars before we moved!  OH, I can't even begin to tell you how happy and relieved my heart is knowing that people are going to be lifting boxes, rearranging closets, and getting things back in order (we've had friends living in the house while we've been gone so all of our personal affects had been stashed in the girls' rooms so they could have room to "live")...things I canNOT physically do.   Knowing that I couldn't lift anything or do any of that unpacking due to my muscle weakness has been a concern and a matter of prayer for me of wondering how all that was going to be accomplished.  David is physically able, but he just has a truckload of other responsibilities upon our return that I so desired for the household burdens to be lifted from him.   He will have to bear the brunt of EVERYTHING again (including starting back to work earlier than we had hoped and anticipated) when we return due to his disabled wife...aka me. 

Other things that transpired today were those necessary things like walking to the end of our street and getting the girls hair cut (ha!).  My name was  "mud" for about 30 minutes after the fact according to Abigail.  You see, it's a tad difficult to communicate a style and length to someone you don't speak the same language!  Obviously, my hand gestures were misconstrued a tad as she cut more inches off that I communicated (or at least I thought I communicated via my wonderful hand gestures- OOPS!  I think she's over it, and a little peace offering of buying a her a new  shirt on the way home helped (oh, I so don't usually make bribes, but I was kind of desperate to get back on my eldest's good side if you know what I mean!).  She needed a little happy!  I think she looks beautiful though, of course!

Our sweet, little lady at the "Hair Design"....quality establishment that it is (upgrade from the "tree guy" though!).

We then had lunch with friends who came over and offered to pray for us.  It was a great time with Jacob and Linda.  One of the issues in which we prayed for was resolved just hours afterwards!  Our landlord who originally said she was going to refund our security deposit decided to change her mind for some reason.  Long story short, it's resolved and she admitted she was confused on a point in the contract and agreed (again) to refund it...every but helps!  YAY!

The girls had their last piano lessons today along with Audrey An's final tutoring session. Oh, I wasn't expecting to tear up saying goodbye to these lovely ladies, but...I did!  They each have contributed to a little a sunshine for my girls this school year and I'm SO very thankful!

Oh, how I've tried to let this be my theme!  I KNOW it's the ONLY thing...HE is the only ONE to see me through our remainder time here, flight home, and transition back home...and everything else in between!

 "I thank my God every time I remember you [family and friends!].  In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy  because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus." Phil 1:3-6

Praises and Peeps!

I HAVE to start today by saying that I am so very thankful that my best friend just took her husband home from the hospital!  Yes, this is Troy who was diagnosed with kidney cancer just a few short weeks ago, had the mass removed on TUESDAY, and is now home!  WOW...just wow!  Is that amazing or what!?!  Troy, what an inspiration you have been to me this week- your ALL STAR attitude and faith in our God has been awesome.  Thank you!

Second, I have to say that yesterday I had one of the best days I've had in a very long time.  Our friends, Paula and Jerome, offered to keep the girls so David and I could have a date.  Well, we chose a mid-morning date to go downtown (our most fave places here!) to have lunch, order some new Rx glasses for each of us, and pick up some things we've wanted before we head home.  Praise HIM that He gave me some strength, pretty weather, and the ability to enjoy our time together without completely collapsing when I got home (like I thought I would!).  We got so much accomplished, and it was just plain 'ol terrific to feel 1/2 way human and enjoy the day with my main squeeze!  We also sold both of our motorbikes and cleared out the first round of household goods to some new friends.  SO....things are hopping around here in order to be ready for our departure.  I just know that HE gave the extra little zap of energy on Saturday, and I am SO grateful for it.  I'm going to have to take it easy the next couple of days just to assure I don't bust a propeller like I'm known to do at times!  One of our zillion prayers as of late is for all of us to just enjoy these last few weeks here.  Enjoy our surroundings.  Enjoy our friends.  Enjoy the culture.  David enjoy his ground school training.  David enjoy his flying. Enjoy our experiences- finish strong!  Soak it all in!  We just don't want it to be "let's get packed up, mommy's sick, going  to the clinic again, etc."  We so desire to leave hear with our heads held high, for the girls to have fond memories, and hope for our next season in life we're about to embark upon.

Other praises include some very sweet friends back home who are working on a "to do list" to make our transition/arrival a wee bit more manageable given the situation I'm in...(I complied because they DID ask for it!)....oh, I'm SOSOSO very grateful.-truly! These peeps are more "angels with skin" for us right now!  God is in the details, and we are really beginning to see things fall into place.  Yes, there are LOTS more to fall into place in the next few weeks and months, but nonetheless, they're starting to fall.

Our first stop of the day was to "check in" on our collage painting we were having made...

You'll have to check back later for the finished product.  It will be delivered tomorrow!

We never get enough of riding around the Old Quarter...love these sites!

Enjoying one of our favorite meals at one of our favorites spots.  Kinda sad to know it's probably the last time we'll eat at Gecko's.

Ride like the wind, baby!  Did NOT know I had married a biker boy ;-)  Better yet, he didn't know he had married a biker babe!

Our friends, Jerome & Paula, who kept the girls let us borrow their Russian motorcycle and side car...SO FUN!!  And...SO SO LOUD!!!  Did I say SO FUN!?!

We returned to glasses street today to pick up our new specs.  Yes, literally "Glasses Street".

Then we got some ice cream.  This precious little girl just struck up a conversation with David while waiting for their cones.  So this is what a 10 year old Asian looks like.  When I told her Abigail was 10, she just  giggled and said, "OH, SO TALL!!"  Cute little stair steps though ;-)

Our Asian Princess had to try on her new clothes we bought her....she pranced, twirled and everything else girly she could think of in her pretty in pink Ao Dai (the national dress)!

Here's a little sampling of my ride in the side care yesterday in our neighborhood.  Note:  we couldn't figure out what had happened to the traffic!  Then we realized what time it was and most people were taking the early afternooon/lunch nap!  The traffic (or lack there of!) is not normal!

Okay, signing off- MUST take some benadryl and TURN OFF my list making in my brainiac that never ends (even when I'm NOT in the middle of getting ready to move!!!!)!  The brain will not turn off.  Must. Get. Sleep!!!

Finally!

Tickets are booked...leaving April 7 and arriving April 8.  It is beyond me why it took almost a week to get tickets priced, booked, and confirmed.  I've NEVER heard of such a thing... REEEE.DIC.UUUU.LOUS. but it's completed, and that's one check mark off our list-  yay!  Pretty symbolic for me that we arrive on Easter Sunday...it's a NEW season.  NEW start.  NEW doctor.  NEW life for me (in a way).

Abigail had a sleepover last night and even stayed and did school at her sweet friend's house so I surprised AA and decided to take advantage of our ultra cheap manicure experience here...  She is SOOOOOO girly I can't even explain it!  I had to peal off her purse, rings, and all things glam so she could even HAVE a manicure!

Let's get 'em dry!

I was THRILLED she branched out from her PINK obsession!!!

Another praise!  Last night we got word that we were not going to get our security deposit back on our house rental.....oh, NOT good!  Well, we decided to pray, "sleep on it", and get back with her later.  Before we even contacted her to discuss the issue (pretty clear that we should get it back), she just emailed us and told us she would be returning it.  PTL....truly!!!! THANK YOU  THANK YOU THANK YOU!!!!

Even two MORE IMPORTANT PRAISES: my sweet 5 year old niece, Jessica, had dental surgery yesterday and she did well (anesthesiologist and all!)  AND my best friend's hubby, Troy, had a mass removed from his kidney.  The cancer was contained and they were able to save 80% of his kidney...again, PRAISE the Lord!!!  

If we could add to that praise list...reimbursement for health expenses that David's been dealing with for MONTHS (and the other posted requests!), that would be just super fantastic.  Time is ticking away!!!!

Details starting to come together...

Well, lots of hoops to jump through in order for us conquer another international move...this time the one back home.  I'm encouraged though with seeing some movement in the details.  Some good news...HR department said they should be able to get David's clearance from background check within 72 hours in order for him to return from his leave of absence, and they basically did some creative scheduling in order to do recurrent training for just David.  SO... Davids assistant is checking flights for departure some time around April 7-10ish so we can arrive and get all his  work stuff initiated pronto!  Our flight will be confirmed early next week (hopefully).  We've now been told he'll have a April 17 start date, and our health insurance will go into affect that day- just in time for my April 19 rheumatologist appointment.  I'm still praying that our health benefits will kick in the day David goes into the office (about a week earlier) for his background check so we'll not have a lag in health benefits for about a week!  Not too comforting to know there's a "lag" in health benefits when your reason for returning to the States is for health reasons...yikes.

5 new pilots arrived this week and David will begin their training on Monday so things have been busy around here with him making multiple trips to the airport for pick up, helping them get adjusted to life here, and David preparing for their ground school (plus getting ready to move-just a  minor thing...lol!).   It's been a blessing though in timing for us (and hopefully them, too!) that we're able to disperse and bequeath most of our household goods to them.  It's a win win for everyone I think because we can't move so many things back to the States, and they need it to set up their new homes.  I remember when we were trying to hunt down everything when we first moved here.  We didn't know the area.  We had no car and we hadn't purchased a motorbike.  We were learning the art of bargaining with the locals (via hand signs and calculators!).  We couldn't find what we were looking for.  We didn't speak the language...you know, just "normal" stuff!  It's QUITE a monumental task since there are no "one-stop shop" places here like Target or Wal-Mart.  So...YAY for new co-workers who need our stuff! Oh wow...we've come a long way, baby!

On the medical front:  I saw Dr. Nathalie Thursday.  It's been another week since I completed the iv treatment.  I've been concerned about my shortness of breath and difficulty with swallowing so I asked for a chest xray just to give me peace of mind.  It was clear, and she didn't think my heart was enlarged either...yay!  She said that the shortness of breath and swallowing issues are due to the inflammation.  CPK is still high and has increased since last week by aver 100 points- it's at 2575.  I'm still extremely weak...getting a bit worse to be quite honest.  It almost seems there's no rhyme or reason to this number at times!  Wonder if I might have to have one more iv prior to the looooong flight home??  She increased my oral steroid-uggh, but thinks that should help.  Oh, and I'm taking the methotrexate again (NOT happy about that, but it's basically my only other option here in country to suppress my inflammation (supposedly- didn't work before) in order to help get me back home.

Last time to be with my ladies' small group...sniff sniff! What an incredible blessing to be in the midst of other like minded ladies...representing countries of USA, Thailand, Canada, Korea, and others who weren't there this day).  What a privilege to get to know these ladies!

 This is tonight at the new hire "meet and greet" at our good buddy, Greg's house.  Great job hosting, Greg- the burgers were great!   We've had a VERY unique experience here with David's work group- really like no other...a big happy family.  It's hard to think about not getting together with all these peeps in each other's homes or meeting up for coffee at our favorite bakery, or just whizzing by them on a motorbike!  We're really going to miss all these people!

Angel with Skin

Have you ever been in the presence of angels...sure you have!  I believe I was in the midst of one on Sunday- truly.  This sweet gal who I've met before but do not know well stopped me after our service on Sunday morning and looked me square in the eyes, grabbed both arms and said, "Do NOT lose hope!"  I just teared up and told her thank you and I so needed to hear that- at just that time, too.  I have always told David I so desire to be the kind of woman who when feels prompted to pray for someone, do it, tell that person they are truly being prayed for, and follow up!  It means SO much when you are on the receiving end.  SO blessed. SO humbled.  SO thankful.  She proceeded to share with me how she had been praying for me and my healing (again, so humbled....don't even know her well at all!).  She said she had been reading in Job last week and my name kept coming to her mind.  She told me no less than 5-6 times in the most sincere tone and facial expression, "Do not lose HOPE!"  WOW....I just think the good Lord sent His angel to me that morning...she happened to have on some skin, a smile, and a HUGE word of encouragement to me!

I can honestly say I've never heard the audible voice of God speak to me, but last week it was probably the closest I've ever come.  Guess what was impressed upon my heart?  HOPE.  Christa, don't give up.  Hang on.  You have hope.  THEN, later that day I get an email from my mom and my sister.  Guess what they said?  "HANG on!  Everyone's got to hang on!!!!" (Yes, my entire family has had difficult trials this year so we all needed to be reminded of that.)  I told my sister that I had tied knots at both ends of my rope and I was just sliding back and forth from end to end...lol!  I guess it's a kind of twisted Disney ride!?!

Here are some of my favorite scriptures my mom (thanks, mom!) has sent me over the past few weeks that give me HOPE:

*For the Lord  gives wisdom; From His mouth come knowledge and understanding."  Proverbs 2:6

*“Do not fear, for I have redeemed you; I have summoned you by name; you are mine. When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.  For I am the LORD your God, the Holy One of Israel, your Savior."  Isaiah 43.1-3

*" The Lord is good, a refuge in times of trouble. He cares for those who trust in him." Nahum 1:7
 *The Lord is near to all who call on Him, to all who call on Him in Truth.  He hears their cry and saves them."  Psalm 145:18-19 

Update on last week's requests:

*Cuticles and hands are slightly better after iv steroid (muscle weakness and difficulty swallowing is the same, shortness of breath is worse).

*Another doctor has surfaced who we think is another very good possibility and have appointment set upon our return (HOURS of research from my family and myself!)

*Beginning to see tiny answers about a possible departure date and David's work schedule back in the States- still lots of logistics to work out with health benefits, flight home, passport/visa stuff, and his recurrent training

*One good night's sleep this week...better than non, right?

 I cannot begin to tell you (again) how I've cried out to the Lord in times of trouble this year....can we say puffy eyes, face plant in the pillow, uncontrollable weeping (major mascara issues!)?  I do have hope, and my hope is in HIM!  "He will never leave me or forsake me."  That doesn't mean it's easy (obviously you can tell that by my posts), but HE IS THERE and HE IS NOT GIVING UP ON ME...and I thank HIM for my angel with skin this week!

 Keep praying for the requests from last post...I'm not giving up HOPE!
"Cast all your anxiety on Him because he cares for you."  I Peter 5:7

Fourth Time a Charm????

Today, I had a follow up with Dr. Nathalie to recheck my blood levels.  Thankfully, my CPK has come down to 2430 from 8320 last Wednesday.  Yes, that's a significant decrease in which David and I are so thankful, BUT physically I feel worse than last week.  Shockingly, I left the clinic having ANOTHER day one of three IV steroid and another bagful of medications.  Just call me a walking pharmacy.  This time I was given the maximum dose the clinic has.  I'm being told to return to Bangkok....no words.  no words to even say...  I'm really trying to keep my chin up, but when I can't even dress myself due to weakness it's a tad difficult. It's hard to keep a game face on for the girl's sake.

 After many months of prayers and tears, David and I have decided that our time here is coming to an end.  After last week's blood results and that 3day IV steroid treatment, it was confirmation then that it's time to leave our assignment in this country and seek different medical care.  When you've sought care in two different countries, two different "ways" ("typical" and "traditional eastern"), and now have a doctor saying that we've done all we can offer you in this country, it's time to say, "Well, we've tried and we've tried our absolute best, but I think this is it."  I can't even begin to express our bittersweet emotions we are having.   It's like dying a slow death in a way.  I wanted to share the following requests last post, but we were waiting to share our news with David's management, the girls' tutors, our helper and other friends here.  Bangkok is just not an option for us anymore.  I cannot physically fly there, get treatment, fly back here, pack up to move home, and and then make a 24+hour flight home...not going to happen.  You all would be visiting me in the funny farm (which I should probably already should be there!)!


Requests(yes, there are quite a few so put on your knee pads!):
1.  That the IV steroid treatments will hold me and His Grace will be sufficient for me and our family as we begin to wrap things up here.  HE ALREADY KNOWS!

2.  God's provision for our travel home- specifically, a first class ticket for me so I can even make the 24+ hour trip.   HE ALREADY KNOWS!

3.  God would lead me to just the right doctor back in the States to take over my treatment- someone who specifically treats dermatomyositis.  HE ALREADY KNOWS!

4.  God would lift David's burden in leading our family right now and ease his mind/heart about returning to work back home.  Another LOOOOONG story...yes, he has a job when he returns (YAY!).   He truly has so much on his plate right now...wow.  God KNOWS THE BEST PLAN FOR OUR FAMILY AND HIS CAREER.  I keep asking  God to AMAZE US with His plan!!! (not only in regard to my health but with David's career!)  Again, HE ALREADY KNOWS!!

5.  The girls would see God's power and peace through this difficult family trial.  May their faith be increased and they would see God's tangible answer to their earnest prayers for their mommy's healing.  HE ALREADY KNOWS!

6. Girl's schooling for next school year.  I can't EVEN think about it right now, but I know I'm not home schooling anymore....simply just cannot do it being this sick.   Schools are starting to take applications/registration fees for next year and we don't even know where will be next school year again.  HE ALREADY KNOWS!

7.  That we'd finish our time out here STRONG.  We want to leave this assignment with our heads held high.  I know that may sound odd to you, but it's a big deal to us.  It's been a trying year and we've definitely had our "moments" of not-so-pretty times, but we're learning.  We want HIM to be pleased with how we've handled things.  HE ALREADY KNOWS!

8.  All the details of re-entry to life back "home"...oh, I can't even begin to name them all!  HE ALREADY KNOWS!

9.  Health and flight benefits will go into effect asap when we return so we can get going (literally!) on my treatment!  HE ALREADY KNOWS!

10.  Whatever else you can think of because my brain is in such a fog I can't think straight! HE KNOWS THAT, TOO!!!

11.  Well, I need to put this on here, too- SLEEP!  With increased steroid dosage plus a steroid inhaler for chest tightness I am having trouble sleeping at night!  HE ALREADY KNOWS! 

Praises!
1.  God has made clear our decision.
2.  Friends and family back home are already helping with our re-entry "to do" lists.
3.  We've had some hiccups with our house back home, but HE is keeping us calm and reminding us the HE is in control.
4. The girls tutors and helper took the news well even though tears were shed.  We will miss them!
5.  Mom, Dad, Debs, Kristina, David and I have spent countless hours researching, emailing and calling doctors...making some headway though.  Sifting out and narrowing down!  UPDATE (since I drafted this post):  David and I just had a phone consult and think we've found the doctor!  SO very thankful for this piece of the puzzle starting to come together!!!!!  It will take another flight to another state, but that's okay!!!
 

"Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly that all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and forever."  Eph. 3:20

So this sweet note and "treat" is what David receives upon his arrival from his trip today... I wonder who taught her how to draw that little airplane:-)

and this one is from Audrey An.  I love that the girls wanted to brighten their daddy's day because of their gratefulness to him.  David, you make it easy for us to love you!  I didn't make a pretty picture for you, but I AM SO GRATEFUL for you taking care of us, too.  You do a GREAT job!!!  I'm so proud of you.


Audrey An quote of the day: 
"Mommy, do they have Rams (as in Ramen noodles) in America?" 
wow...I think we've been gone a little too long... or let's just say she's ALWAYS thinking about food!
Noodles are her world :-)

 

Third Time a Charm???

David and I met with Dr.  Nathalie again on Wednesday.  I heard back from Bangkok doctor this week, and we decided to forego returning there for treatment at this time.  Before I even had my CPK and other blood tests completed I asked the good doctor for another round of IVsteroid- uggh.  We told her we are just in a place I need to get stabilized again.So on Friday I finished day three of the IV steroid treatment.  This is now the THIRD TIME for iv steroids.   My ear is even hurting me again and I'm on a steroid drop for that as well.  Blood tests came back with a whoppin' CPK at 8320.  Geeeeeez louise...that's the highest it's ever been!  I even asked her to do the test again, and said she asked the lab and they did it twice before she reported it to me.  This is COMPLETELY baffling to us.  How could it triple in three weeks (was 2400 on Feb. 11)?   Needless to say, we had to pick our jaws of the floor with those results- we were NOT expecting that!!!  Praise is that my kidney function is normal, potassium level is normal, but my liver function is slightly elevated. Praise God that I'm not in the pain I was in this time last year when CPK was at 8000.  I'm just super duper weak.  I'm at a place again where David has to help me get dressed and pull me out of the bathtub- quite humbling.  I can barely lift my dinner plate from the table to the sink.  Praise God that I have help or my family would be living in a pig sty and super skinny due to momma not being to prepare meals for them!

SOOOOOO...here is one of my specific requests:

*That this IV steroid will hold me and His Grace will be sufficient for me and our family in order to get me stabilized again.

I return on Thursday for follow up and check my numbers again.

  

"Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly that all that we ask or think, according to the power at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and forever."  Eph. 3:20