Breaking / Broken News

Just a quick update / prayer request.

1. While working out this morning I aggravated a preexisting injury and tore my meniscus. I spent most of the day at the physical therapist and then at the doctor's office. Really they should pay me because my diagnosis was right on the money. I've got a torn meniscus and need surgery. On Saturday at 8:00 am I'll be going into surgery...I get to watch again. This comes at a bad time because the big annual youth worker's meeting is on Saturday and I will not be able to be in attendance.

The good news is that this morning after I injured myself working out doing wall balls I convinced my trainer to modify the workout and I was able to complete the session (in throbbing pain but I completed it.)

2. I got a message today from a guy named Garrett. I met Garrett last year when he showed up on my doorstep with another backpacker touring Ecuador. They stayed with me for about a week and now Garrett is back for another few weeks. The message I got from Garret reads like this.

"For the last couple of years I´ve been living for me and the moment but I think I´m finally to the point where I want to make a change. I´m tired of going to bed every night feeling empty inside. What do I need to do to follow Jesus more closely and experience his love in my life?"

I think I had mentioned before how God plops ministry opportunities into my lap. Here is a clear example. Please pray for me as I seek wisdom and the right way to speak to Garrett. Pray also for Garrett and his heart as the Lord works in him.

Thank you for being a part of this amazing support team.

Josh