Barbara? This is Deborah...Rod has had several heart attacks this week and he's in the hospital. Please pray for him. Please pray for him. He wasn't well for several days but he wouldn't go to the hospital. Finally he did. The doctors have said he has no damage to his heart, but has to have a triple bypass. He is so scared! Anyway, I don't have access to his bank account, so is it all right if I pay the rent next week?

Of course, Deborah....I'll call again in a couple of days to see how Rod is doing. Give him our love...I will.

Hi, Deborah. How is Rod?...Well, did you know he's an alcoholic?....Yes...The doctors have said they can't operate until they do an ultrasound of his liver. They have to check that and, as well, make sure he is completely detoxed, so we are not sure when they will operate...

Now, what a wonderful thing that could be for Rod...to be forced to leave his excessive drinking...He is smart and responsible in so many ways...What a life changer if all goes well and he remains sober for the sake of his health...

OK Deborah. We will continue to pray.

Dad and I stop by on our way back from Tim's yesterday to pick up the rent...Hi, Barbara. Here's your rent. Guess what happened today? Rod got saved! His kids' pastor went to visit him and he was saved! You know all his kids go to church, teach Sunday School, and sing in gospel groups, right?....Yes. Well he didn't have a chance did he, Darlene, with them praying so for him?...Exactly. This heart business could be the best thing that ever happened to him. He says he is not missing the beer at all. It will change our lives.

And may it, Deborah.