5 Months Later...

I think this will be my last report...sorry for the delay. I've been in PA all summer doing follow up with doctors here. All are pleased with my progress. My leg is coming along, especially after starting to wear a bone-growth stimulator to speed up the process. I've noticed less soreness and less limp the last few weeks. My mouth/teeth are still sore but that is to be expected for several more months because of the nerve damage. My wound finally closed completely about a week ago. Praise the Lord for no infections. Plans are to return to Ukarumpa, Papua New Guinea in October, Lord willing. Thanks for all your prayers that have sustained me over these past 5 months! I'm looking forward to returning to our new ministry...serving the community of missionary families in PNG.

Also a huge praise that just this coming Tuesday, Sept 8, Steve Geis will finally be getting the external frame off his leg!! This is a huge answer to prayer that his bones have finally grown enough to be able to support himself without the frame. He continues therapy and plans to return to Ukarumpa as soon as he's able.