Hello Brothers and Sisters,
I wanted to give you all an update. On Friday, Nov. 18 I had the dental implants removed. The procedure went pretty well. The surgeon was able to remove them without cutting them out, he only needed to screw them out. During the procedure, because the implants were slightly resting in the sinuses, the sinus membrane was torn. So, to prevent infection I was put on 10 days of antibiotics which I have finished now. Please, pray for continued smooth and complete healing of my mouth and sinuses with no complication. Also, please pray for the symptoms which I've had for about the last 5 months to subside quickly. It's so hard to keep from being discouraged with the amount of depression and anxiety that I've experienced. But, the Lord is showing me that this is a time when He is teaching me to focus and lean on Him, not my own understanding. He has also repeatedly spoken to me through the words through other brothers and sisters that He is going to use this time as a future ministry for my husband and I, for His glory. He will heal me, but, it is a slower process than I would want. I get so discouraged and sad, I cry every day, sometimes several times in one day, but, the Lord is providing and sending little victories along the way.

My husbands job situation is improving. He is feeling less harassed and pressured. It is still a battle, but, things are getting better and my husband is encouraged. Thank you, all, for your prayers. We are being carried by the prayers lifted up for us to our Father. Nicole