Dear Family,
We wanted to let you know what was currently going on in our
life. Courtney has been having intense pain in her pelvis, which has been radiating
down her legs and into her back (its called SPD). This pain has been going on
for nearly a month and makes it difficult to attend to the kids, housework,
walk and even sleep. She cannot lift the
kids without increased pain and this pain causes her to be unable to function.
This has led to me
preparing for the youth summer of missions program solely from home and only on
a limited basis when not caring for the kids or tending to Courtney.
In addition to this we were recently informed that the Bible
college is cancelling their January semester in order to get their new property
built and established. These contributing factors and through much prayer and
consulting with pastoral staff (both at our home church and with John Bonner in
Peru) we have decided that there could not be a more perfect opportunity to
return to the states to receive the healthcare that was inadequate or
completely unavailable in Peru. Our return to the states will allow Courtney to
receive the medical care she needs, and return to a state of functionality. In
addition we will have help here and this will allow me to focus on the YSOM
program.
While here, I am committed to doing at least 30 hrs a week
of YSOM work via the internet. This will include designing the curriculum, creating a massive database with every calvary
chapel youth pastor in the US and across Europe (so we cast a bigger net to
recruit from) designing a journal with devotional questions, making/following
up with ministry contacts and creating a missions program to inspire young
people. The church has graciously offered me a quiet place away from the kids
to work where I will have fast internet, copy machines and other administrative
tools at my disposal (things not always readily available in Cajamarca)
Also this medical furlough will allow us to see a specialist
regarding Ella’s stomach issues, and provide the ability to have a safe high-risk delivery
of our 5th (and final) baby. Which we will be returning home to Peru with
on June 13th.
We are saddened by the reason that we needed to return but
are thankful for the opportunity to spend this time with you all. During our medical furlough we will be paying
for our expenses in Cajamarca as well as expenses incurred while living here.
We also wanted to thank all of you who have supported us in prayer and
financially and continue to do so as we prepare for this next season of
ministry.
With all our love, in His sweet name,
BJ, Courtney, Brodin, Ella, London, Colton, and Baby Miller
