So after visiting a PCP, ENT, Infectious disease Dr., and a Tropical disease Dr. we are still in the dark about what is causing my enlarged lymph nodes and fatigue. We do know that it is not:
 
Cancer – Lymphoma
Tuberculosis
Malaria
Parasites
Aids
Cat Scratch
Sleeping sickness
Mono
EBV
Fungal
… and others.
 
I have had a biopsy, lots of blood drawn, and frankly I am quite sick of going to the Dr.’s. The next step is to have the largest lymph node removed so they can cut it up into many pieces and determine what exactly the problem is. I am hoping it will go away, or at least shrink in size within the next month so we do not have to do this.
 
Most of you know that our five-year commitment to be missionaries in Ghana was going to be finished in June. Brett did a 30 day fast in August to ask God to show him clearly where He wanted us to be. God answered Brett and directed us to go back to Faith Baptist Church in Wildomar, California. Pastored by Pastor Bruce Goddard.
 
For some reason God wanted us back early. I sure do not know the reason yet; and, most likely will never know the reason. And that is O.K. with me. It was very hard to leave Ghana, harder than I could have ever expected. Judson asked yesterday when we are going to go back. That broke my heart. I didn’t know what to tell him. Brett and I would love to go back at some point when finances allow us.
 
Pastor Speer is now doing most of the administrative work in the school that Brett started and several other staff men are helping.  Please pray for him as this is a big task added to his already very busy schedule.
 
Believe it our not we have been freezing the past month and a half! We have definitely adapted to the African climate so anything under 70 degrees makes me want to put a winter coat on. It is finally starting to warm up which makes “normal people” sad; but, our family is happy =).  I am actually looking forward to tomorrow which is supposed to be in the 90’s.
 
We are currently living with Brett’s parents. Brett’s mom is a great help with the children and I don’t have to hire a babysitter to take a nap =).  We just love the church here. The people have been such a blessing overloading us with gifts and prayers. The preaching as been practical and convicting!
 
Many people ask us if we miss Africa. Both Brett and my response is the same. We do NOT miss the inconveniences of living in the 3rd world country be we desperately miss the people. We miss both the people we served with and the people we served. I miss the soul winning there and the hungry spirit for the gospel, the desire of the people to learn the things of God.
 
We do not know what God has planned for our future; but, we continue to trust Him to lead us wherever He sees fit. We would love to go to another mission field, or back to Africa one day; but, knowing this is where God wants us to be now is priceless and a fact that is very comforting to me. I already feel like I have been put on the shelf somehow. I just need to get busy serving where I am. It takes time.
 
Thank you all for your prayers and your continued verbal support of our family. Another chapter of our life has been finished; however, we are looking forward to this next chapter! May it be as delightful and rewarding as the last.
 
Much love,
Jennifer Beil