Pat & Claudia’s Blog

I just re-read my last blog, and to my dismay I was reminded that I haven’t put any pictures up for you to see. I’m so sorry. Claudia and I have been so exhausted. After taking Kaleb and Patrick to the airport yesterday, Claudia and I were going to take a short nap at home. Well, that short nap turned in to a couple hours. Then we were up for a couple hours, then asleep, again. I finally got up about noon today. Claudia is about to take another nap. We just can’t catch up on our sleep. I need to get up and get some more things moved to the new offices. Also, the lawn needs mowing later on this afternoon, after it cools down a bit.

Claudia and I received some news last night that broke our hearts, yet reconfirmed our work that Jesus has called us to. You have heard us speak of John and Gerry Woolgar many times On the Air. They live in England, and have been a source of much encouragement and comfort over the many months we have known them. Many of you are praying for Gerry, as she starts her battle with cancer, and the rigors of chemo.

A couple days ago, while attending a Men’s Bible Study group, John had a fatal heart attack. 

John and Gerry just recently retired, and were settling in to the senior years of their lives. John was having fun learning to play in the dirt… well, trying his hand at gardening, having, this week, planted melons, and having a grand time doing it. 

Claudia and I were stunned when we heard the news of Gerry’s cancer. We were no less stunned when we heard of John’s death. I said “stunned”, NOT “shaken”. We are followers of Jesus. We will NOT be shaken, nor moved from our trust in Him. 

“God is our Refuge and Strength, a very Present Help in trouble. Therefore, we will NOT fear. Though the earth may shake. Though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea. Though its waters roar and foam, and the mountains quake at its surging.” Psalm 46:1-3

It is time for reflection, as the sorrow of the loss of a trusted friend is fresh in our hearts and minds, we sing along with the songs of PBN about the goodness of God, and Thank Him for our opportunities to touch and encourage the weak each and every day, while we still have breath. Life is short. Opportunities abound.

Claudia and I want to thank you for the opportunity to touch and encourage YOUR heart.