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!
hope you feel better! will be praying for you…
Praying for you. I hope you are feeling better soon.
i’m thrilled to hear kim got her card! are you going to frame it or put it in a safe deposit box??
and oh no about your illness! praying for you. let us know how the tests go.
Paul, Lyn & Cindy,
Thanks so much. I am feeling good now, so Lord willing it is nothing.
Peace,
Jamie
Glad you’re feeling better. Had stomach problems for a few years and it can be debilitating.
May the feeling better be persistent.
Patrick,
Thanks. The 28 hours straight without sleep is what is really killing me.
Peace,
Jamie
Dude, why are you blogging when you should be with the doctors or sleeping? Hope it heals up fast. Great news on the Residents Card.
Duncan,
I had a nap, but needed to wake myself up so that I can sleep tonight. Thanks for the concern!
Peace,
Jamie
Hugs and prayers.
Dana
Dana,
Thanks so much. I’ve missed hearing from you. Hope all is well.
Peace,
Jamie
Praying for you! Pax, Adele
i’ll be praying.
EP & joe,
Thank you both. I woke up this morning feeling great, but it could be a few months before I get in for the tests.
Peace,
Jamie
Is the wait about your schedule, or the health care system? If the former, I hope you are able to make room for the tests.
Dana
Dana,
While I like to put it off, it is the system that is the delay. Thanks for the concern!
Peace,
Jamie