Blessings!!

We finally got the letter we had been waiting for....a date for the evaluation of David's claim with the VA to increase his disability. We drove the four hours to Albuquerque to see the doctor only to discover this doctor only wanted to see him for his intestinal problems on the claim. David's claim has about 8 different things to be evaluated and it seems each has to be evaluated by a different doctor or specialist. This was not conveyed to us in the letter, so needless to say we were very upset to discover he would only be discussing the problems with his stomach and intestines. Not to say this was not important, but when you expect to see someone about all the problems and you have prepared a long list of things to discuss with them, it is like letting the wind out of the sails of a sailboat. Needless to say, we are back to square one, waiting for that letter to come to talk with them about his hips.

We did get to stay overnight in Albuquerque with my cousin, Cheryl, her husband Keith and her dad, my Uncle Wallace. We had a great time and loved watching the Olympics with them last night.

While driving home today, we received a call from our Pastor's wife, Mitzi. She was glad to tell us that someone in town had heard that Elizabeth was having problems with her wisdom teeth. We do not have dental insurance right now and with no second income and my limited part-time income we have not been able to help her. We had sought out help from the Miles for Smiles program that had come to town, but due to her age and the fact it would require surgery to remove them, they were not able to help. This "Angel" called our church and offered to assist us by paying all the expenses for the oral surgeon and any gas money we might need to get to the surgeon. THANK YOU GOD!! is all David and I could say thru the tears of joy! We have been feeling so bad because we had been having to put her off for months, we had been hoping that the VA would come thru with his back pay so we could help. Now, this "Angel" from God would help our girl, she would no longer be in pain.

Please be praying for Beth as she undergoes surgery on Monday, August 18 in Pueblo, CO. This is the first time she has ever had any kind of surgery on her mouth so we are very apprehensive as to how she will do. Then on August 23 she and Ben are supposed to march in Pueblo in the State Fair parade, so please pray for a speedy recovery for her to be able to march in her last State Fair parade with her high school band. Please also say a prayer for our mystery "Angel".

As always you are all in our prayers! God Bless you all each and every day!!