I have been thinking for some time that I’d like to write an update on the blog, so the contents of today’s mail was certainly the incentive I’ve needed to actually do it. 

I had submitted to both USCF and our local Dominican Hospital financial aid applications, along with an explanation letter suggested by the attorney I’ve been working with. I received a notification today from Dominican Hospital that the almost $8,000 I’d been billed for Scott’s care was TOTALLY forgiven. Thank you God!

There is still a “known” or “billed” amount of $20-22K remaining from UCSF (probably additional bills have yet to come), from whom I have not yet received a reply, so we would appreciate prayer for a similar response, Lord willing!

Overall, it has been a good summer for all of us. We left July 16 to drive up to Seattle, where we were able to join immediate family to celebrate Scott’s mom’s 91st birthday on the 17th, as well as 60-80 other extended family at the annual Halverson Picnic/Reunion. For 2 weeks we really enjoyed getting away, being with friends and family and feeling very surrounded with love and protection. Thank you once again, Ted and Jane, for letting us stay with you and be a part of your family, too.

We returned a week ago late Friday, then enjoyed having 3 of Scott’s closest friends – Clint, Dan, and Marty – with their families, join us here at Mount Hermon on Sunday for a week of summer camp. Jill Briscoe has been the main speaker, and as she brought the life and times of the prophet Jeremiah to vivid life, so much of what she has shared feels like it was directed straight towards me. God has a way of doing that!

We are continuing to work towards finding out what God has in store for us in the near future. Daniel will be taking at least one year to attend the local community college this fall, and Becky will be in her senior year of high school. I am praying for direction as far as job hunting – nursing or something else, as well as whether full-time or part-time. I haven’t really concentrated yet on calling for information on options, but would appreciate prayer for God’s guidance, and that I would be carefully listening. We will be here at Mount Hermon at least through this coming school year, but don’t yet know what God will have us doing or where after that time. Maybe here, maybe not – but I’m sure God will show us when it’s time to know.

Many thanks to so many who have told me of their continuing prayers on our behalf. We are so grateful, as God continues to chip away to make us more like Him, since that is our greatest hope and prayer.

Bless you all, Lynne, Daniel, and Becky