URGENT: Would You Pray With Us?

Today, Naty and I received that phone call we knew would come, but we were never looking forward to receiving it. This morning we were informed by doctors from Italy that Naty's dad has been consulting with that his disease (Hepatitis C) has progressed to its final stage. They informed him that a liver transplant was not only necessary to sustain life, but that he did not have much time to wait either. Currently her dad will be making a quick trip back to Moldova to put his affairs in order and then returning to Italy the following week where he will await a liver transplant as soon as a donor liver becomes available. It goes without saying that this is distressing to the whole family, but we do believe that our God is in control and that he is at work producing good through a very difficult circumstance (Romans 8:28). We are praying that God will be merciful to Andrei and allow him the opportunity to receive the medical treatment that he needs so that he might be able to continue his service to the Lord in building his Kingdom in Moldova. Yet, we also rest in the fact that God's will is always best and ultimately rejoice because we know that whatever God chooses to do that it will result in glory for God and growth for each of us, "And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast. To him be the power for ever and ever. Amen." (I Peter 5:10)

Therefore, during this time we covet your prayers. If you would agree to join with us in praying for Andrei, would you pray for the following:

1. That Naty's dad might have the physical strength to await the transplant if God is willing.
2. That Naty and her family might be comforted by God's sustaining grace.
3. That the additional expenses from Andrei's stay in Italy would be provided for. (God has provided for the costs of the transplant, but there will be additional expenses incurred in Italy while Andrei waits and lives there awaiting transplantation.)
4. That God would give Naty & I the strength to balance well the family and ministry responsibilities we have along with this new trial God has brought into our lives. We desire for God to be glorified no matter what He chooses to do. So please pray that God will enable us to use this trial to bring glory to his name.
5. Last, if God is willing, pray that a donor liver becomes available in a timely manner and that the transplant is successful.

We thank you in advance for your prayers. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us. We trust that God is blessing each of you richly.