We started off the year with Noleen at
Barrow trying to figure out the cause of her seizures. And we ended the year in similar
fashion. In between we had a lot
of fun as a family.
Noleen just got out of Barrow this week and again she did not have a seizure, so they are still unsure of the cause. She has had other medical issues this year including a bout with Nocardia a potentially life threatening rare bacteria infection. She is currently waiting to see a rheumatologist and a blood specialist to continue to try to figure out what is going.
At the height of Noleen’s health issues we
also went through the painful process of
losing the A2J Prayer house which had been the center of our life of
prayer and mission the past six years.
It has been a challenging year for us, but
we are not alone. We all suffer, this is one of the greatest things we share
with one another and with God, who suffers with us. In this season we are reminded that
God's plan always included suffering. Christ was born a child, lived a fully
human life and was wounded and crushed for us; and by his suffering we are
healed.
Throughout this year
we have experienced God’s love and comfort through each of you. Thank You!
We also experienced some wonderful milestones this
year:
- Eleven years of marriage!
- Nine years with Antioch Network.
- Eight years living in the heart of the city in the
Woodland Historic
- Six years of Apprenticeship to Jesus.
- This
year I also became the president of Antioch Network
Noleen and I are looking forward to giving leadership to the future of Antioch Network.
We are thankful for the great colleagues we partner with and the
meaningful work we share together.
Through the ongoing challenges we face in
life, especially as we remain rooted in a neighborhood full of brokenness and
pain we are slowly learning "that
we are simply human beings, enfolded in weakness and in hope, called together
to change our world one heart at a time.”
For nine years God has provided the finances needed to serve
with the Antioch Network. We trust
that God will continue to provide through His people. Thank you for your friendship, prayer, and financial support
this year!
With
Love,
Ryan,
Noleen, Ethan, Keilah, Micah, and Elyana
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| A2J Prayer House |
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| Working closely with the Mileys |
