A Different Mission

Last Saturday I arrived at Sky Harbor airport in Phoenix, Arizona. I'm here to help my mother make care arrangements for my father's health. Dad is 86. Several weeks ago, he fell and hit his head. The resulting injury has left him quite confused and weak.

He is in Springdale nursing home in Mesa, AZ and we aren't sure how long his recovery will be.

Last week my brother Mark was here, and this is my week to help my mom navigate the health care system. I've been busier here than I am at home and missions preparations have come to a halt, while I tend to this very important mission.

Please pray for Marge and the kids as I will be won't seem them again until next Thursday, and pray that my father will receive the care that he needs. Also, pray that my dad, mom and I will be an example of how a Christian lives to the people and staff at the nursing home.

I'm making every effort to thank the staff for all that they do, but also I'm persitent in getting the information that I need and getting dad treatment.

Some of you may know my father, and I encourage you to send cards to their home and my mother can take them to dad:

Allen Parmenter
Lot 110
300 South Val Vista
Mesa, AZ 85204

Adam

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Dad Parmenter in Arizona

I've lost track of when this started. About two weeks ago my dad, who was taking a medication for pain in his legs, got dizzy from the med and fell. We think he hit his head and suffered a subdural hematoma.

Essentially bleeding on the brain. No one is suggesting a surgical procedure, so hopefully that means it isn't as serious as it could be. Sadly, the added pressure on the brain from the blood suppresses brain function. He is often confused and can be combative with the staff at the nursing home where he is supposed to be going through rehabilitation and recovery.

My brother Allen who lives in Phoenix was there the first week, and my brother Mark is there this week. I'm flying out today to take the next week. My parents are both in their 80s and this experience is overwhelming for my mother.

Our job out there is to advocate for consistent and quality care.

It's been hard to sleap frankly. My father was always a kind man, strong disciplinarian, and he was definitely his own boss. It grieves me to see him confused and to see him upset that he just can't leave and go about his business.

I think back to when I was a child, his arms were the strongest and safest place to be. Now we are the ones who are comforting him.

I'm glad to do it, and will happily do what ever it takes to make sure he gets the care he needs.

This has been hard for Marge, just weeks after her own father died and went to be with Jesus. We are thrilled that he is with Christ, but it's lonely to be without him. All of that is brought back fresh for her now that my father is in the hospital.

Pray for our comfort, and for my father's recovery.

Adam

Parmenter Missions - March 2008

SHARING THE CROWN OF LIFE

Parmenters and the Mission to the Czech Republic

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UPDATE

We are excited to announce our second supporting church: Heartland Baptist Church, Omaha, NE.

We visited with Heartland Baptist a little over a week ago on Sunday (9-March-08). Marge and I presented a Sunday school called "In The Potter's Hands". It discusses that God shapes the lives of believers, but if we allow it, the world around us can shape us instead. The class, then showed how historical events shaped the Czech nation and how they understand God.

That afternoon, I had the privilege of having lunch with the Omaha Czech Cultural Club and speaking briefly to them.

In the evening we were back at Heartland to speak more about our mission to the Czech. Each of gave our testimonies, and for the children it was the first time to do so in front of such a large group.

We were pleasantly surprised that before the evening was over, the congregation made a decision to become part of our monthly support team.

We are eager to return to the Omaha area and revisit our new friends.

Our goal is to reach 25% of our financial support by the end of April.

We are excited that we are pretty much at 15% of our monthly support goal.

GIVING THANKS

• Safe travel to Nebraska
• Our new supporting church
• There is much to enjoy about pre-field experience. We are enjoying meeting new people, and sharing our mission to the Czech.

PLEASE PRAY

• I will be traveling to AZ 22-March through 31-March to help care for my father (85 years old).
• Pray that God will direct us to churches and individuals that have a passion for the Czech Republic.

PRE-FIELD PREPARATIONS

Speaking engagements:

We are beginning to get dates to present at churches and schools. We also still have plenty of open dates if your church would like us to come and speak.

13-Apr-08	East Arlington Baptist Church Lawrence, MI 49064	269-674-3160
20-April-08	Bethel Baptist / AM Eng Service 402 S. Westnedge, Kalamazoo, MI 49007	269-381-2080
27-Apr-08	Open
Wed 30-Apr-08	Heritage Baptist Academy 6312 Quail Run, Kalamazoo, MI 49009	(269) 372-1400
4-May-08	Open
11-May-08	Open
18-May-08	Open
25-May-08	Open
1-June-08	Open
8-June-08	Open
15-June-08	Open
22-June-08	Parmenter Family
29 -June-08	Alaska Baptist Church 7240 68th St Se, Caledonia, MI 49316	(616) 698-8104
6-July	Open
13-July	Open
20-July	Harrisburg, PA
27-July	Harrisburg, PA
3-August	Open
10-August	Open
17-August	Parmenter Family
24-August	Open
31-August	Open
7-Sep	Open
14-Sep	Open
21-Sep	Open
28-Sep	Open
Mon 30-Sep / Tue 1-Oct	Calvary Baptist Church 220 North Jebavy Dr, Ludington, MI 49431	231-843-44600
5-Oct	Open
12-Oct	Open
19-Oct	Bethel Baptist / Missions Emphasis 402 S. Westnedge, Kalamazoo, MI 49007	269-381-2080

Adam, Marge & the Kids

1512 Bank Street, Kalamazoo, MI 49001

Cell (269) 762-2202

Home (269) 373-5402

e-mail: parmenters@abwe.cc

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Suddenly its 12 midnight!

It's still a little odd getting used to the time difference between Michigan and the Czech Republic. If I get up and make a call at 5am, that is 11am there. I have a 50/50 chance of getting Pastor Barnes at home.

So then I'm at work and I keep thinking that it would be good to call at about 2pm. If something else doesn't come up and my cell phone gets a descent connection it seems like something else is making the connection garbled. Most often what happens, is I get caught up in what's going on at work and then later I'm home and 6pm here in Michigan (12 midnight in the Czech).

I'm thinking of trying a 3am call. I could write down all of my questions and thoughts ahead of time, set my alarm for 3am. At 3am, I won't likely be very bright and perky, but I could just stick to my prepared questions. It would be 9am for Pastor Barnes, so that would be the right time of the morning to get a hold of him.

Stay posted. I'll let you know if it happens.

Adam