Sunday, May 10, 2009

Circuit Overseer Visit

We've had upsetting events this week. Our elder, brother Houghton, was attacked while walking on the beach at night with his laptop. He was hit on the head very hard. No one realized it happened (his wife was asleep and didn't realize he had gone out). Though disoriented and injured, he managed to wander back to our place at the kingdom hall. Jeremy then went to get Dolly his wife and the police. We then, along with some in the congregation, took him to the clinic, where he was examined by the doctor. He said to keep him under observation, and when his condition worsened closer to morning, the doctor arranged to have him flown to Belize City. He was taken to a very good private hospital there, and after cat scans, they realized they needed to perform surgery quickly to release the pressure on his brain. He has been recovering steadily since the surgery, and is now sitting up and talking to people. We pray for his recovery.
Tuesday the circuit overseer arrived. Though we were all stressed about Dan, we did have a good visit. Support for service was good, and many studies came to the meeting on Sunday. Our congregation is going to be looked after by the neighboring island, San Pedro. The elders are enthusiastic when they come and very supportive.
Dan was our only elder, so if any elder is reading this wondering what will be done to help, this congregation has always been dependent on visiting elders. However with 280% meeting attendance, and new ones on the school, lots of good things are happening to keep this congregation going. Oh, and flights are cheap now. Hint hint hint.

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