Ode to Melva!

We've gone a long while since our last post...so much to talk about, so much going on, so much to be thankful for!
First and foremost, Melva had/has some serious medical issues, and had major surgery a couple of weeks ago. It was scary and emotional for all of us, most of all Larry and Melva, of course, but also Angie and Jennifer. All of us lean on Melva so much, and the love and care she gives us all is immeasurable. She's a beautiful, loving, giving, sharing woman of God that we all admire, and just the thought of having to deal with such serious medical issues was and is scary for us all.
Fortunately, it looks like the doctors are optimistic - she's been given a clean bill of health, and we're all convinced about the power of prayer, having seen it first hand with Melva. Our friends and church prayed, and so did the folks in Norman, of course, and Abilene.
Doctors point-blank said it looked pretty rough, and then the tests came back clean. Sometimes in the middle of all of our day-to-day trouble: gas prices, bills, problems at work, etc., it's sure a thrill to see God's grace in action.
Melva, we love you.