No, I did not fall off the side of a cliff. It seems I have had my plate full for the last month. I will try to give you bullet points to bring you up to date on what has been going on in the lives of the Heady's and the ministry in Haiti.
1.GO Board meeting...April 23,24 went very well. David and David, Jr were able to attend
2. David and I had the privilege of speaking to the Hancock Co Assn of Baptist Women...actually
there were several men present. Appreciate the opportunity to share our ministry
3. May 2nd...our children had an open house at church for our 50th Wedding Anniversary. It
was great to see everyone. The decorations were awesome. People came from TN, KY, IN, ILL and as far as FL. We received many cards and calls later of those who had intended on coming but were hindered by the storms and the major flooding in KY and TN. Thanks for all those who shared in this very special time for us. David and I left on Monday for a trip to Hawaii. We were able to see most of the islands. Very lovely.
4. David had some chest tightness during the week. We decided that we would have him checked out when we arrived back on the mainland.
5. Arrived back in KY on Tues. Wed we called his cardiologist in Nashville and they asked us to come straight down and check into the ER. After testing him they decided to keep him overnight and do a heart cath on Thursday.
6. The heart cath was done around noon Thursday. Right before going in for the cath we received a phone call that David's youngest brother Jimmy had been found dead at home. What a shock!
7. We returned to Owensboro by 7pm Thursday. Friday morning we met with the family and made funeral arrangements.
8. Saturday the 15th we had visitation and the funeral at 2pm. Please pray for all the family.
9. May 20th we were packed, traveled to Louisville to meet with a team of 11 headed up by David Jr and our granddaughter Christy Maser. Our plane was to fly at 2pm but was cancelled. Our plane had been hit by lightning and had to be recertified. We spent the night in Louisville and flew out on Friday. This time instead of the planned overnight stay in Miami the airlines rerouted us to fly Louisville to Dallas, Dallas to Miami and Miami to PAP all in the same day. That was great but 26 pieces of luggage didn't make it. PTL! they showed up the next day.
10. In Miami we met up with a team of four from City on a Hill. What a great team they are. This film production company came to Haiti to film our ministry as well as another ministry called Edge Outreach. We will be anxious to share with all of you when the DVD's are complete.
MORE LATER......
Friday, May 28, 2010
Sunday, April 25, 2010
April 25, 2010
Wednesday night I received a phone call that my Mom was on her way to the Emergency Room. She fell out of her wheelchair and hit her head. They did a CT scan. Everything was okay except the huge "tennis ball" size knot on her head. Thursday morning she had a kingsize blackeye.
Thursday David drove to Louisville to look at a dump truck that we need in Haiti. He and David Jr. then headed for Tupelo to attend the Global Outreach Spring Board meeting. I didn't go with them. Felt I was needed here more to help with Mom.
Tragedy struck the GO Haiti ministry on Friday around noon. While delivering materials into TiTanyen for the permanent housing a nine year old boy trying to hang on to the dump truck for a ride....along with many others who like to do this...fell under the wheels of the truck. He was rushed to the University of Miami field hospital located at the airport. After two surgeries he was pronouced dead at 4:15pm. Needless our staff was crushed over this sudden death. Police reports were filed and found no one at fault. The funeral of the young boy was Saturday afternoon. Please pray for the family of the deceased and our entire Am staff as they cope with this tragedy.
Thursday David drove to Louisville to look at a dump truck that we need in Haiti. He and David Jr. then headed for Tupelo to attend the Global Outreach Spring Board meeting. I didn't go with them. Felt I was needed here more to help with Mom.
Tragedy struck the GO Haiti ministry on Friday around noon. While delivering materials into TiTanyen for the permanent housing a nine year old boy trying to hang on to the dump truck for a ride....along with many others who like to do this...fell under the wheels of the truck. He was rushed to the University of Miami field hospital located at the airport. After two surgeries he was pronouced dead at 4:15pm. Needless our staff was crushed over this sudden death. Police reports were filed and found no one at fault. The funeral of the young boy was Saturday afternoon. Please pray for the family of the deceased and our entire Am staff as they cope with this tragedy.
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
April 21, 2010
Praise the Lord for the team from Danville, KY headed up by Ronnie Blackwell. David said it was one of the best teams we've ever had on the field. Twelve men...prepared and ready to work. They had such a sweet fellowship with each other and everyone on the field. Thanks guys!!!!!
April 20, 2010
Friday night I enjoyed having all the Kendall clan for an overnight visit. So much to catch up. The kids have grown so much even in a few short months. It was great to share with them and see how the Lord is working in their lives. They will be overseeing a camp in AL. They are well qualified for the task set before them.
Saturday afternoon I paid a quick visit to the Diamond Lake Jubilee Gospel concert. Part of the ticket proceeds are going to Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund. Thank you...Lampkin's for your vision and your hard work in putting on this concert. I had to leave early to pick up David in Nashville. What a blessing to be together again. He flew in to be at the GO Spring Board Meeting this weekend. Also we will be celebrating our 5oth wedding anniversary the first week of May. We appreciate all the staff filling in the gaps in Haiti. We know they are in overload.
Many have asked about my Mom. She is not doing well. Gone downhill fast. Hasn't known me for the last two days. I appreciate all your prayers.
Saturday afternoon I paid a quick visit to the Diamond Lake Jubilee Gospel concert. Part of the ticket proceeds are going to Haiti Earthquake Relief Fund. Thank you...Lampkin's for your vision and your hard work in putting on this concert. I had to leave early to pick up David in Nashville. What a blessing to be together again. He flew in to be at the GO Spring Board Meeting this weekend. Also we will be celebrating our 5oth wedding anniversary the first week of May. We appreciate all the staff filling in the gaps in Haiti. We know they are in overload.
Many have asked about my Mom. She is not doing well. Gone downhill fast. Hasn't known me for the last two days. I appreciate all your prayers.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
April 13, 2010
David went in town to order fuel on Friday and was told that there wasn't any in country. The bureau said the fuel shipment had not arrived in country. With all the extra ministries on the compound you can imagine the fuel consumption is way up. The guy called David on Monday and promised he would dig into his reserves and send him half of his order by Wed. Pray this happens.
Ronnie Blackwell and a team of 12 men arrived in Haiti on Saturday.....NO luggage arrived. Remember always pack an extra set of clothes in your carry on. David preached on Sunday and then took all the men back to the airport. Praise the Lord all 24 pieces of luggage had arrived. While they were out they also had a tour of downtown PAP to give them an idea of the devastation from the earthquake. This week they are working to repair Schekina church. Our schools are functioning. Several in TiTanyen have not been able to open.
People and organizations continue to come for advice, needs etc. David said he was in meetings most of the day yesterday. Today he is changing out an electrical service on the property. So many more electrical needs and this one service wouldn't carry the load.
My Mom had a tough weekend and found out it was the pain medicine they were giving her. All went well on Monday and she was doing great. This morning it was a real disappointment to find that her speech was slurred and she was seeing double. She had a scheduled appointment with Dr. Milem...her surgeon. When he examined her he decided to call her internist. They agreed that she had suffered a TIA. Pray that these problems with speech and eyes will correct themselves.
Ronnie Blackwell and a team of 12 men arrived in Haiti on Saturday.....NO luggage arrived. Remember always pack an extra set of clothes in your carry on. David preached on Sunday and then took all the men back to the airport. Praise the Lord all 24 pieces of luggage had arrived. While they were out they also had a tour of downtown PAP to give them an idea of the devastation from the earthquake. This week they are working to repair Schekina church. Our schools are functioning. Several in TiTanyen have not been able to open.
People and organizations continue to come for advice, needs etc. David said he was in meetings most of the day yesterday. Today he is changing out an electrical service on the property. So many more electrical needs and this one service wouldn't carry the load.
My Mom had a tough weekend and found out it was the pain medicine they were giving her. All went well on Monday and she was doing great. This morning it was a real disappointment to find that her speech was slurred and she was seeing double. She had a scheduled appointment with Dr. Milem...her surgeon. When he examined her he decided to call her internist. They agreed that she had suffered a TIA. Pray that these problems with speech and eyes will correct themselves.
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
April 7, 2010
Monday Sheryl Brumley had a meeting with all our teachers and parents to discuss opening school. Lots of questions about the safety of the buildings, what about graduation since they've missed almost 3 months of school...what the kids could wear, etc. Only 2 children lost their uniforms in the earthquake so that is a blessing. We have one school director and one teacher who have taken jobs with Samaritan's Purse so we've had to scramble to fill these positions. Sheryl has done a wonderful job covering for me (Judy) in dealing with all these problems. School started on Tuesday and about 50% of the students showed up. This is normal as it usually takes about a week to get all the students back into the classroom after any kind of vacation or time off. I'm sure that by next week the classrooms will be full again. Oh, do we need some kind of normalcy in the lives of the Haitian people.!
The Brun's family left today for a 6 weeks furlough. They will be missed but are getting a much needed break from all that they have been through in the past 3 months.
David is still searching for trucks for the well drilling program and a gently used late model 15 passenger van. If you have any info that would be helpful on locating these types of vehicles let us know.
The Brun's family left today for a 6 weeks furlough. They will be missed but are getting a much needed break from all that they have been through in the past 3 months.
David is still searching for trucks for the well drilling program and a gently used late model 15 passenger van. If you have any info that would be helpful on locating these types of vehicles let us know.
Monday, April 5, 2010
Monday 5, 2010
PRAISE THE LORD!! Friday night was a wonderful time as David and Josh Brumley (15 year old MK) went to Second Baptist Church downtown PAP to show the Jesus film. Josh told David that he had been with him and his Dad many times to show the film but this was the best. The people were so attentive and at the end of the film when Pastor Kelly gave the invitation ....128 responded for salvation. He said he had never seen so many people respond. Isn't God good?
On Sunday morning...Resurrection Day.... David preached the morning service and he said the downstairs was packed with about 1500 people and many many people were standing outside. They can't use the balcony because part of the front towers of the church have fallen through the front part of the church roof. It is amazing that the people will enter the church. There were several decisions but David wasn't sure how many.
I went to church services with my brother and sister-in-law on Saturday night so that I could spend Sunday morning with my Mom. I went home around 10 am and I was blessed to be able to tune in and hear David preach on Internet. Such a blessing. I could imagine myself there and enjoyed singing along in French and Creole with the congregation Cindy, Mike, Amanda, David, Jr and Betsy came to the house and brought lunch. We also celebrated Amanda's 15th birthday. Can she be this old already? Where have these years gone?
On Sunday morning...Resurrection Day.... David preached the morning service and he said the downstairs was packed with about 1500 people and many many people were standing outside. They can't use the balcony because part of the front towers of the church have fallen through the front part of the church roof. It is amazing that the people will enter the church. There were several decisions but David wasn't sure how many.
I went to church services with my brother and sister-in-law on Saturday night so that I could spend Sunday morning with my Mom. I went home around 10 am and I was blessed to be able to tune in and hear David preach on Internet. Such a blessing. I could imagine myself there and enjoyed singing along in French and Creole with the congregation Cindy, Mike, Amanda, David, Jr and Betsy came to the house and brought lunch. We also celebrated Amanda's 15th birthday. Can she be this old already? Where have these years gone?
Friday, April 2, 2010
April 2, 2010
GOOD FRIDAY.....David was privileged to preach the Good Friday service at Second Baptist Church in PAP. It was on the radio and Internet and I was blessed to be able to sit in Mom's room and listen by Internet. It was so good to hear David's voice and listen to him preach. This is something I've missed for the last few weeks. This afternoon David will return to the same church to show the Jesus film. I think Chris and other staff have shown the film several times this week. Yesterday the mission team from Second Baptist went out in their community and shared the Gospel and had 118 decisions for HIM> PTL!!!!
Last Tuesday night we moved my Mom to a Care and Rehab facility. She needs a lot more therapy and had to be moved from the hospitals TCU dept to an outside care and rehab for a longer stay. Fortunately the only room they had available was a private one so she is enjoying this.
If all goes well what schools can open will open on Tuesday next week. All of our schools are going to be ready. They've been cleaning the school rooms and getting prepared for the students all this week. It is almost like starting a new year. The schools have been closed since the earthquake on Jan 12th.
Last Tuesday night we moved my Mom to a Care and Rehab facility. She needs a lot more therapy and had to be moved from the hospitals TCU dept to an outside care and rehab for a longer stay. Fortunately the only room they had available was a private one so she is enjoying this.
If all goes well what schools can open will open on Tuesday next week. All of our schools are going to be ready. They've been cleaning the school rooms and getting prepared for the students all this week. It is almost like starting a new year. The schools have been closed since the earthquake on Jan 12th.
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
March 30,2010
David is preaching the spring conference at Second Baptist in downtown PAP. This conference is every year from Palm Sunday until Easter Sunday. The services are from 5pm to 7pm EDT and they are on the radio and Internet live. The Internet website is radiolumerie.org. You are welcome to join in each evening. This church is in downtown PAP where lots of devastation occurred. Many many people are coming to the services and phone lines are available for people to call in for prayer.
David also preached last Sunday morning at Shekinah. Four adults accepted Jesus as their personal Savior. PTL!
Please pray for David's strength especially this week as he has his regular ministry duties plus preaching each evening.
David also preached last Sunday morning at Shekinah. Four adults accepted Jesus as their personal Savior. PTL!
Please pray for David's strength especially this week as he has his regular ministry duties plus preaching each evening.
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