From rfepley at gol.com  Thu Jun 11 21:57:57 2009
From: rfepley at gol.com (Russ and Flossie)
Date: Thu Jun 11 21:58:01 2009
Subject: [Epley Update] June 11, 2009
Message-ID: <818286fdd9ae712f1afbefb43465f525@gol.com>

It has been great to have Joel home! He is just so fun and 
kind-hearted. We are delighted he was able to find summer work (in 
Nebraska during May and in Maine during July and August). We are 
equally glad it has worked out for him to come to Japan for three weeks 
in between his jobs.

Tomorrow morning I leave for my ten-day trip to the US. I have an 
amazing amount to accomplish in the next hours before I leave. I look 
back with gratitude for all God helped me accomplish at school before 
the students all dispersed. I'm trusting God to help me again now to 
think of everything I need to. I think I have Joel all set up to take 
care of Russ.

Thanks for praying for us. Here are some requests:

? Russ and Joel will have a wonderful time together
? Joel will be equipped to do all he needs to
? my trip will go well giving me good interaction with folks at 
supporting churches and with family

Blessings!
Flossie
From rfepley at gol.com  Fri Jun 26 17:23:35 2009
From: rfepley at gol.com (Russ and Flossie)
Date: Fri Jun 26 17:23:30 2009
Subject: [Epley Update] June 26, 2009
Message-ID: <16e4453e21b6e0cf21b139ad57655f48@gol.com>

I had a wonderful trip to the US. Joel and Russ got along fine during 
my absence. Thanks for your prayers!

It was a privilege to share what God is doing in our lives with 
supporting churches in Fremont and Ada, Michigan. I loved spending time 
with cousins, siblings, parents, and friends. My trip focused on 
Michigan, but I was able to spend a few days in Indiana to see my 
folks.

Mom is having increasing difficulty remembering things. She was shocked 
to see me though she had been told many times of my coming. The second 
day she was surprised all over again. But to keep it in perspective 
I'll admit that she still beat me at Scrabble.

I really would have liked to have seen more friends, but the few days I 
was there flew by. To make up for this, I've decided you should all 
come visit us. Smile.

Several ladies here in Japan brought meals to help my guys out with 
meals. They were very grateful!

Joel is back in Indiana now and will be driving Saturday and Sunday 
from Fort Wayne, IN to Maine. We would appreciate your prayers for safe 
travel especially considering the tiring trip he has just concluded.

Christie is enjoying her month stay in El Salvador where she is meeting 
deaf El Salvadorians and analyzing their sign languages.

The best part of the trip was coming home to Russ' smiling face. His 
smile on our wedding day was pretty spectacular, but his grin has 
gotten even broader since his stroke. We have a good life together.

Blessings,
Flossie