The scripture says we are to give thanks in all things (not necessarily for all things). We serve a mighty God! Much adversity has come our way, but Our God is a loving, merciful God and He will use all of it for the good, if we remain faithful (faith-filled) and obedient.

In December 1993, I was working in a nursing home. I went into a shower room to clean a garbage can. I slipped and fell. Several discs were ruptured in my back as a result of this fall. I spent several months in bed. Physical therapy was a daily routine for quite a while. Walking was very difficult. Neurosurgeons decided that there was nothing that could be done to help my back. They said I would be in constant pain for the rest of my life. This injury left me disabled in the work force. 

I finally decided that even though I couldn't work at a job anymore, I could still serve God and I could still preach His Word. After all, preaching was what I was called to do as a youngster. I found a good church and got involved. I served as children's pastor as well as driving the bus. Sometimes, I found myself on the ground because of my back, but I just kept getting up. I tried to do as much as I could in spite of my back. There have been times when it hasn't been easy, but I refuse to give up.

Through the years since the back injury we have continued to minister. We spent several years pastoring and are now evangelizing. God is not finished with us, yet.

June 11, 2005, I had a mild stroke. Of course, it didn't seem mild to me. As a result of the stroke, I lost the feeling in my right hand. It is very hard to work on the potter's wheel, when you can't feel the clay. Seizure activity was another negative result of the stroke. The doctors told me not to drive the car until I was 6 months seizure free. I kept praying and going to church as often as physically able. 

God began to deal with me, about obedience. He gave us one thing to do and we followed through. God put it in our hearts to create a website. 

It was agreed that the website would be Ginger's job. We discussed and discussed and discussed some more. The first of October came around and we still had no website. Finally, on the night of October 1st., about midnight, Ginger got on the computer. Neither of us knew how to build a website. However, sometime the next day, we had one and it was published on the internet!

The following Monday morning, Ginger got up and made coffee, as usual. I went in to drink coffee and instinctively reached for my cup with my right hand. Immediately, I jerked my hand away. It was hot! I actually felt it! Feeling was returning to my right hand. One simple act of obedience and healing had begun. Then, I realized that my hand hurt. All day I kept saying, "It hurts so bad, but it feels so good!" My hand is building strength as I use it. I am on medication for the seizures and it seems to be controlling them. I am excited about what God is doing. What a faithful God we serve!