Update on Gary Austin's Recovery

Gary Austin sends along an update regarding his recovery from surgery for colorectal cancer. Gary is pastor of the Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Grace Brethren Church.

I was able to get out to church for the first time since May 6. Didn't do much - and sitting was not easy. We had dinner with Jerry Young and his wife at Ruby Tuesdays. Jerry is a retired GBC pastor that travels across the country with the purpose of encouraging other pastors. It was a good visit. I slept allot Sunday afternoon; then walked over a mile that evening after it had cooled down some.

Last week was one of those weeks where we took one step forward and then two steps back. However, I think we made up those two steps over the weekend. We have no doctor appointments this week - but next week we start evaluating whether or not to have the ostemy reversed. I'm off the catheter and doing ok.

Just wanted to give you a quick update on what's happening here. I'm still working through fatigue, finishing an antibiotic treatment for bladder infection, and trying to pace myself so I don't get worn out so quickly and yet don't sleep all the time.

Thank you for your continuing prayers. Drop us a line when you can, please.