UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

Well it certainly has been an interesting new year so far. And 2010 is only two weeks old.

I entered it with a pinched nerve in my leg (sciatica). It remains with me to this day but, thankfully, not as severe.  I even had to resort to using a cane to get around.

As you know, at the end of the first week of 2010, my mother died. That immediately threw me into a whirlwind of a million things to do to prepare for her wake and funeral.

Then came two full days of post-funeral business I had to take care of as I also happen to be my mother's executor.

And to top things off, one of my younger brothers (the one on the far right in the photo I posted on Wednesday) just suffered a heart attack. He is from the west coast in British Columbia and was still in town when it hit Wednesday night. He is OK and is expected to fully recover, so long as he makes some much needed lifestyle changes.

I have been going full throttle since January 7 without being able to take care of my leg. In other words...rest. I thought I'd give that a whirl for a while as the dust begins to settle. There is, also, still much for me to do regarding my mother's estate that I hope to be able to do most from home. I am deeply grateful to God for answering prayers that gave me the neeeded grace and strength to endure the challenges of this past week.

As a result, therefore, of my need for rest, until further notice, I will be taking a break from The Word Street Journal. I am behind in posting the various things I wanted to post but more important things came up, as you can understand.

I can't tell you how much Kim and I are looking forward to being able to get back out on the streets and share the gospel with people again. It is so much a part of our "normal" life and we miss being out there. The Lord did give us a couple of opportunities to share our faith this past week with family and friends and we are grateful for that.

For those who have been in prayer for us, we offer you our deepest thanks. We are now seeking the Lord's help in getting things back to our regular lifestyle which would include this thorn in my side (left leg) to heal up. Your continued prayers for that are coveted. Thank you.

All is well. God be praised, as always!

So, until next time, as some freakishly tall radio host would say: "Now go and serve your King!"