Hang in there.

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(Picture in this post not me but a guy about my age I think.)

I have been gone for a while. Hospitalization for heart problems and quarantine for Covid virus. I am definitely in high risk group. 86 years old with underlying health problems, but no Covid virus to date. Don't expect to get the virus.

My system will kill any virus trying to get in. Too old and lots of immunity built up over the years from living in Africa and flying mission airplanes in the bush. Had Malaria 10 times and ate bottles of Chloraquine. Had amoebic dysentery so bad I was afraid I was going to die but then afraid I wouldn't.

I am really in excellent health and have good energy having weathered two heart attacks, two strokes and two cancers. 99% is in the mind and telling myself positive healthful thoughts accompanied by healthful actions but I still eat the wrong foods, Dr. Pepper and Burger King Whoppers and fries.

Going in Monday for defibrillator installation. Don't think I need it but doctor needs to practice and the money and Donna says I need it.

Bouncing back here again. Have some great plans for the future. Preaching, teaching and flying. Don't expect to die any time soon. I figure I have at least another 14 to 20 years. My mom died at age 99. Pretty sure I will do at least one year better. I am a bit like the Energizer Bunny. Still ticking, beating my drum and still going, hopefully in the right direction.

Might still be here when Jesus comes back for me and all my brothers and sisters in Christ.

Looking forward to a new body.

Pastor Derry

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It's great to see you Pastor Derry. Please take care and stay safe.

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Thanks Mick

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OMG Pastor! Covid woouldn't dare. You've been thru so much, what an inspiration. Stay well my friend.

Greg

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Thanks Greg. Everyone goes through a lot in this life. It all depends on how you respond to the challenges. You can become bitter or better because of them. The choice is up to you.

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Choices, thats the core of it my friend.

Greg

Wow--glad to hear you are okay, Pastor!

Jeff

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Thanks Jeff. I appreciate you.

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Thanks, Derrence, and I you, my friend!

Jeff

I understand what you are going through. Glad you didn’t catch Corona but I did and am recovering from it. I do have underlying health issues as well. Supposed to have a pacemaker myself for tachycardia. I decided not to go for it. Let nature takes it course and learn to live with it. Now that makes sense, this explains why we haven't seen you for a while. We will pray for you and your recovery.

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Thank you so much Brenda. I really appreciate your reply as one who had gone through much of the same challenges. Life is tough. Survival depends on the determination to succeed in spite of illnesses and many other problems. thanks for your prayers and I am praying for you too.

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Thanks again Brenda. As long as you are still breathing God will always have something for you to do.

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Here's to your health! Cheers!
stay safe
Jo

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Thanks much Jo.

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