Update

Well, I made it here in one piece. I flew into Berlin then took a bus from the airport to the train station, which was HUGE. Took the train to Dresden then to Loebau, a staff member picked me up at the station and we drove half an hour to the base.

            The base is soo big. Some students live in apartments in the town, some at the base, and some in the farmhouses. I live at the base with around 70 other girls. The boys live in the side house. All of the girl’s rooms are on the top floor with a big living area in the middle. It has the feel of a college here because everyone hangs out in the lounge until late at night. It’s such a community here; I love it. Everyone hangs out with everyone and it’s just so fun.

            I’ve been really reluctant to write about my dad, but I finally am. My mom called me on Monday during my first class. When I was told I had a phone call, I knew it wasn’t good news because my mom normally lets me call her when I’m gone. My dad was having a really hard time breathing due to an overflow of liquid in his abdomen. My mom said he has pneumonia and jaundice. The doctors gave him a couple days to live. I left Maui 6 days before I got this news. I never expected it all of happen this fast. It’s hard for me to contact home because of the 12-hour time difference. But, I just hooked up this phone thing on computer so if you want a call let me know. My dad was unable to talk or really function on Sunday because of the drugs they are giving him to make him comfortable. Fortunately, now he can talk to people for a short amount of time before he doses off. He’s been seeing lots of visitors which he really likes.

            He’s now on comfort care, where they only give him pain medicine to relieve the pain. This makes the whole process less painful and much more comfortable. I’m able to talk with him and tell him I love him.

            Thanks for praying and pouring out so much to my family.