He has been sick for a little over 2 months with stomach cramps and headaches. We have had many tests run here in Budapest, but up until this point we haven’t found anything. He really hasn’t gotten any better over time and we have even removed him from school because he was so far behind and doesn’t feel well enough to attend.

Over the last week, we have been praying about what the next step would be. Our doctor here in Budapest has been trying to find options for us here in Budapest or in Austria. Also, we have been talking to Valerie’s brother-in-law in Texas about possibly going to the US to get some help for him. As the week came to a close, the options in Budapest or Austria didn’t emerge so it became more and more clear that our only option was to return to the US.

Therefore, tomorrow (Tuesday), Valerie and Trent will fly to Abilene, Texas to Valerie’s sister and brother-in-law’s house. Trent will then have an appointment with a doctor there that will help us determine the next steps. Our biggest hope is that we can get him some medicine right away that would relieve some of his pain.

Here are some things that you can pray for:

* Safe Travel for Valerie & Trent and that Trent would be comfortable during the travel.
* That Trent would be able to get some pain medicine quickly that would relieve some of his pain
* That the doctors in Abilene would have wisdom and that we would be able to quickly navigate the medical system to get the right tests and see the right doctors
* For the kids and I that remain here in Budapest. Reed & Kirby Ann are also sick. Also, I need wisdom to find balance between work and home during this time.

Thanks for much for taking these things to the Lord. We are confident that the Lord will hear and answer!!

I’ll will keep you posted on the progress.