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Update on Catherine

Catherine had no seizures during her last stay at the Montreal Neurological Institute. However, we were very encouraged by what we learned. First, it sometimes takes several visits before they find anything; second, even with a full seizure captured on video camera, the EEG recording can be normal. This happens when the seizure activity starts deep within the brain—EEGs catch only surface waves. Third, a change in medicine, again, is also normal. Fourth, the head nurse assured us that we were in good hands as the Neurologists on Catherine’s case will not give up until they have conclusive evidence as to what is going on. Fifth, there are more tests that can be run, but because of their nature, they are reserved for the hard to crack cases.

So, for now, we try the new medicine, continue to journal Catherine’s episodes and go about life as normally as possible. We have a reevaluation of the situation in January.  Thank you for your continued prayers for our family through this important episode of our lives.

Wedding Bells!

Amy and Benoit
Amy and Benoit

We already announced our daughter Stephanie’s engagement to Jérémie Savard in a previous e-mail update. But, we are also delighted that God has led Benoit Guillot and Amy Templeton together for His glory. Benoit is quite busy these days catching up at his government job and moving into a new apartment after a year’s sabbatical for seminary. Like Jérémie, Amy is a graduate of Northland. In fact, it was Jérémie that introduced her to Benoit! Amy is the daughter of Missionary Stanley Templeton and grew up helping her parents in their ministry in Peru. The wedding is to take place in Pennsylvania on November 6th. Do pray for Amy as she will be adjusting soon to a language, culture and climate quite different from South America.  Of course, she already has the wonderful advantage of being an MK!

It is the desire of both these young couples to be a part of the ministry team in the work here. This of course, is very exciting and encouraging for us!

Renovation Project 2010 Finally Done!

Yes, by about 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, September 4th, Renovation Project 2010 was finally done!  This was just in time for the official reopening of our auditorium on Sunday, the 5th.  It was a wonderful time with around 75 in attendance including several who do not know the Lord.  Please pray for one young woman in particular with whom we have had contact since May.  Pray that the contact will continue to develop.  Here is a video of the last few weeks culminating in the service on Sunday.

Eglise Baptiste d’Orsainville Projet 2010 (2) from Michael Webster on Vimeo.