Dear Tidbit Friends,
One of the sustaining verses for me during this last year of illness has been Psalms 18: 1-2 “I love thee, O Lord, my strength. The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer. My God, my rock in whom I take refuge; my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.” King David was often alone in his struggles, where it was just the Lord and he. In contrast I have been surrounded by capable doctors and so many people like you. I have struggled to keep the Lord as my rock, and this is the reason I return to these verses so often.
Continue reading August 13, 2010
Dear Tidbit Friends,
It has been a while since I sent out a letter in this form. I have had several International Ministry journals. We’ve just revised that list and I’m hoping that we won’t miss anyone in the next journal posting.
As you know I have been back in the US for 11 months on medical leave. God has been so good to me in the midst of great frustration. My shelves have been filled with your cards and letters of well wishes and I’ve felt your prayers in a tremendous way. How can I thank you enough?
Continue reading July 30, 2010
Dear Tidbits Newsletter Friends,
Forgive me for the long silence. By now you know that I am dealing with treatment for cancer. I’ve been expecting the worst but in short, I’m coping well.
In October I heard that it would be necessary to vacate my apartment in Tokyo Japan. Please send no more postal mail to that address in Tokyo, and note my present address at the end of this letter.
Continue reading December 2009
Dear “Tidbits” Friends,
I sure appreciate you so much. I don’t write often enough, I sure can’t seem to get my thank-you notes out in a timely fashion, especially recently. But please be assured that I am soooooo grateful for each and every one of you. This of course includes all of you who have joined my financial team. There is still room for more!!
Plans Beginning in September: As you know, I survived cancer surgery and am in the recovery process now both internally and externally. Your cards and notes of encouragement have been so wonderful. But I will need further treatment. I’ve decided to have it done in the USA and stay with my sister and brother-in-law. I’ll be in the US for a few months, exactly how long, I don’t know. This works out better for my family since my sister will have double knee surgery on Aug. 17th. I will arrive in the US on September 3rd and can help some with her recovery while I’m waiting for my treatment to begin. Then, we’ll change places! Please especially pray for my sister, Pat.
Continue reading August 16, 2009
Roberta’s residence and the bulk of her ministry is in Tokyo. She is starting a program in hopes of placing volunteers of all ages year round in Japanese Baptist Union churches and institutions.