It is unimaginable that we are heading into the last week in October.  Just like it is unimaginable that this event began almost 2 months ago.  Time stands still.   And yet, time runs away.

Through all this, we know that God blesses those who love him.  And that we were created for the pleasure of God.  God made us so that we may love him.  In all these trials, Arla has never lost the ability to love her God.  One does not have to speak to love God.  One does not have to sing to love God.  One does not have to be able to move to love God.  In a way, Arla has been given a gift.  That ability to have time to commune with her Lord.  In a way, she sets a challenge before the rest of us.  We must all love God with all our body, mind, and soul.  Arla does that everyday, so we of able bodies should be even more able to love our God and do the work of our Lord.

Continue to pray for strength.  The family has reached a time when the marathon is getting tiring.  We must push on and continue to advocate for Arla’s care and long-term well-being.  People often ask, “How is Arla?”   She is much the same.  She does make progress.  She is aware of what is going on and is finding ways to communicate.  It is frustrating and depressing, but she continues to be a witness to the love of Jesus Christ.

Thank you to all who continue to visit Arla.  She loves all of it.  And we love you for it.