Anniversary, Immigration & Night at the ER
There are few things I wanted to catch you up on, so here they are:
First, my lovely parents, Don & Lou Ricci, celebrate today 35 years of marriage. These two have modelled the best of a loving partnership to my brother and I, for which we are very grateful. I love you Mom & Dad! Many happy returns!
Second, after years of saving, paperwork and threatening government officials (legally and non-violently, of course), my wife Kim is now in possession of her Canadian Permanent Residents card! It was a long, frutrating ordeal that has sapped us of our resources, but it is a major step in our lives. Pray for us as we try to scrounge the money for our trip back to Australia to visit Kim’s family for the first time in over 5 years. We know God will provide!
Third, last night at 10pm I had to go to the emergency room because of persistant and painful problems with abdomen. Thankfully, as we are visiting my folks in the small town I grew up in, I was able to avoid the 12 to 18 hour waiting in Winnipeg ERs. I did have to spend the night, but 3 of the staff (including the doctor) were from my home church and the pastor just happened to be through this morning, so he visited and prayed with me. I am feeling better, but I will have to have more tests in the city, so your prayers are appreciated.
Peace!
