DAY 2

Good evening.

We are at the end of day 2 with only 12 more days to go. We want to update all of you on how these past couple days have gone. These couple days have been filled with blessings as well as some tough moments. It has been very emotional for us to experience this with Andrea. The unknowns and language barrier have caused anxiety.

Blessings:

• Andrea has a roommate who speaks English and Czech fluently. Her name is Katka. She is in her 30’s, has been very kind to Andrea and has helped us with translation. She and Andrea have been playing cards and keeping each other company. Andrea said tonight, “I am so thankful that Katka is with me”.

• We have been able to talk with Andrea on her cell phone throughout the day.

• She has been in good spirits and, thanks to many friends around the world, she has lots of activities to keep her busy during her stay.

• Connie’s parents and brother are here helping us out and being a great support.

• That so many have been praying for Andrea and our family. This has been so encouraging for all of us. Our prayer calendar is almost filled up!

Prayer Requests:

• We have not been allowed in Andrea’s room these three days—this was unexpected and has been difficult for Andrea. Today each of us (Al and Connie) were only able to spend 20 minutes each with her in a waiting room area and could not have any physical contact with her because she was given a small dose of radioactive iodine for one of the tests.

• We have her set up with the computer and web cam, but unfortunately they have not been able to set up the internet access for her. If you feel like dropping her a text message, she has a mobile phone with her. Please email us for her number if you want to contact her.
• That the cancer will not have spread to other parts of her body. The tests and treatment will provide us with that information.

• Katka is also going through the same treatment for thyroid cancer and we want to pray that they will be a good support to each other and for healing for Katka as well.

If you are interested in still picking a designated hour of prayer we still have some times that are open.

Prague time: (remember we are 9 hours ahead of BC time)

Thur 18^th: 5am , 9am

Fri. 19^th: 1am, 2am 7pm 10pm

Sat. 20^th: 1am, 2am, 3am

Sun. 21^st: 1am, 2am, 3am, 5am

Mon. 22^nd: 1am 2am, 3am, 5am, 6am

Tues. 23^rd: 1am, 2am, 3am , 5am

Wed. 24^th: 12am, 1am, 2am, 3am, 10pm,

For the next few days we will be updating our blog for those who are interested in reading a more regular update. www.alandconnies.blogspot.com