Clarence and Louise report that Victoria is still in ICU but is much improved.
Praise God for that.
Tuesday, August 12, 2008
Monday, August 11, 2008
Victoria Jacobs
VICTORIA JACOBS HOSPITALIZED AS A RESULT OF THE TEXAS BUS ACCIDENT.
You may have been seeing or reading reports of the bus accident in Texas that killed 17 people. One of the survivors who ended up in the hospital is Victoria, Clarence and Louise's daughter-in-law. Her husband, John, is presumably with her at the hospital now. Victoria was joining others who were travelling to a worship event.
We trust that she will get well.
You may have been seeing or reading reports of the bus accident in Texas that killed 17 people. One of the survivors who ended up in the hospital is Victoria, Clarence and Louise's daughter-in-law. Her husband, John, is presumably with her at the hospital now. Victoria was joining others who were travelling to a worship event.
We trust that she will get well.
Sandra's progress against cancer
Today, August 12, is Sandra's birthday - 71 years old.
Our birthday chat by phone was awesome. As some of you know, her body was weakened by cancer which had metastasized - so she was down to 110 pounds and slipping. It was unfortunate that it took the medical people so long to diagnose her so it was advanced.
She and her family conferred and decided to enter a regime of chemotherapy. I am not sure of the exact dates but as I recall, she began her treatments about two months ago. She has gone through three of the series and experienced only minor symptoms and did not lose her hair!
So last week they did the first test and found that the two larger lumps are showing definite signs of diminishing. Sandra was delighted with the results of that test and is now eager to get on with the rest of the treatment. I think she is somewhere in the middle.
As you know, Sandra is a firm believer in prayer and in the love of the Lord. Your prayers on her behalf in the past are much appreciated and she asks for ongoing prayer for the weeks ahead.
By the way, instead of losing weight in the therapy, she has gained 10 pounds!
Her email address is smc2008@comcast.net
Our birthday chat by phone was awesome. As some of you know, her body was weakened by cancer which had metastasized - so she was down to 110 pounds and slipping. It was unfortunate that it took the medical people so long to diagnose her so it was advanced.
She and her family conferred and decided to enter a regime of chemotherapy. I am not sure of the exact dates but as I recall, she began her treatments about two months ago. She has gone through three of the series and experienced only minor symptoms and did not lose her hair!
So last week they did the first test and found that the two larger lumps are showing definite signs of diminishing. Sandra was delighted with the results of that test and is now eager to get on with the rest of the treatment. I think she is somewhere in the middle.
As you know, Sandra is a firm believer in prayer and in the love of the Lord. Your prayers on her behalf in the past are much appreciated and she asks for ongoing prayer for the weeks ahead.
By the way, instead of losing weight in the therapy, she has gained 10 pounds!
Her email address is smc2008@comcast.net
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Dan, Lisa and Elizabeth in Maine
Anna Ruth and I had the rare privilege of visiting Dan, Lisa and Elizabeth on their 2o+ acre farm in Maine on Monday, June 9, 2008. Dan is the oldest child of Sandra McLeod, Willard and Dolly's daughter. They have a beautiful daughter, Elizabeth. It was discovered early on that Elizabeth could not tolerate cow's milk so that got them interested in goats which produce milk just right for Elizabeth. This led them to Maine where they now have a wooded plot with plenty of room to raise animals. They now have over 30 goats, half or more that are being milked. They are both Nubian and La Mancha goats.
Dan does the building and maintenance work around the place, in addition to his regular work as a prison warden. Lisa focuses her attention on the goats! For a while she packed her cheese, some natural, some with ingredients like fruit, in plastic bowls. She continues to do this some but a wholesaler has agreed to purchase about 50 pounds each week so Lisa does not need to attend stand at the market. People come to their place for local purchases.
Their farm has chickens, ducks, pigs, horses as well.
Dan and Lisa are true "nature" people. They could pretty much exist on their place. This gives them satisfaction and delight.
They are marvelous hosts. The next time you are in Maine, do pay them a visit and buy a bit of their marvelous cheese. For lunch, by the way, they served us at least five different cheese flavors - with crackers. Anna Ruth said she did not know when to stop. Deeelicious.
Dan does the building and maintenance work around the place, in addition to his regular work as a prison warden. Lisa focuses her attention on the goats! For a while she packed her cheese, some natural, some with ingredients like fruit, in plastic bowls. She continues to do this some but a wholesaler has agreed to purchase about 50 pounds each week so Lisa does not need to attend stand at the market. People come to their place for local purchases.
Their farm has chickens, ducks, pigs, horses as well.
Dan and Lisa are true "nature" people. They could pretty much exist on their place. This gives them satisfaction and delight.
They are marvelous hosts. The next time you are in Maine, do pay them a visit and buy a bit of their marvelous cheese. For lunch, by the way, they served us at least five different cheese flavors - with crackers. Anna Ruth said she did not know when to stop. Deeelicious.
Have a little tour of their place,
Click to have a look around
Click to have a look around
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Sandra's diagnosis
We know that many of you are praying for Sandra. The report has come back that the cancer did begin in her bladder but has now metastasized. Level 4. She will travel to the Moffat Hospital in Tampa on Tuesday, May 27, at which time she and the family will need to determine what course of action to take. When we get word we will let you know.
In the meanwhile keep Sandra and her loving family in your prayers.
Sandra's phone is 941 627 3232
Her address is P. O. Box 495718
Port Charlotte, Florida
33949
In the meanwhile keep Sandra and her loving family in your prayers.
Sandra's phone is 941 627 3232
Her address is P. O. Box 495718
Port Charlotte, Florida
33949
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Merle Jacobs passed away April 9, 2007
I recently posted a tribute to Merle Jacobs on my blog. I encourage you to peek into that. Little did I know that I would be reporting his death. He was a person who served God and his generation with distinction.
Check out the blog. http://jacobs-jottings.blogspot.com/
Following is the obituary noted in the funeral program.
MERLE E. JACOBS
Merle E. Jacobs, Goshen College Research Professor of Biology in Goshen, Indiana, died Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at Wooster Community Hospital. He resided at Smithville, Ohio, since 2001.
He was born November 30,1918, at Johnstown, PA, to Paul and Trella Risch Jacobs. He married Elizabeth Beyeler on June 7, 1959. .
He graduated from Johnstown High School in 1935. After serving in Civilian Public Service at Jasper Pulaski Game Preserve near Medaryville,Indiana, and at Howard, Rhode I sland, he graduated from Goshen College in1948 with a BA in biology.
He received his PhD degree in Zoology, Eigenmann Fellow, from Indiana University in 1953 after which he did postdoctoral studies and teaching at Duke University from 1954 until 1957. He then taught at Bethany College ,WVA (1957-1961), Eastern Mennonite College, Harrisonburg, VA (1961 –1964), and at Goshen College, IN (1964- 1986). During this timespan of thirty years, he was also doing research sponsored by the National Institutes of Health in the area of biochemical genetics which had implications for aging and other health related issue students helped with research as he received grants from the National Institutes Of Health.
His research began as he studied the relationships between living things such as insects, birds, fish and the natural world . He was an avid researcher in animal behavior. With the help of his video photography, he spent many years teaching in environmental education, both in the community and in camp settings. He always had a deep concern for the wise use and connservation of our natural resources. The objective of his research for the National Institutes of Health and for environmental education was to help promote quality of life for all living things.
He is survived by his wife Elizabeth; four sisters, Twila Armstrong and Dorothea (Bradly)Otto of Davidsville, PA; Erma Wentz of Somerset, PA; Roma (John) Ruth of Harleysville,PA; and four brothers, Dwight Jacobs of Arcaria,Fl.; Arnold (Mary Lou) Jacobs, Colorado Springs,CO; Duane (Phyllis) Jacobs of Burlington, NC, and Donald (Anna Ruth) Jacobs of Lancaster,PA. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Willard and Gerald Jacobs.
Check out the blog. http://jacobs-jottings.blogspot.com/
Following is the obituary noted in the funeral program.
MERLE E. JACOBS
Merle E. Jacobs, Goshen College Research Professor of Biology in Goshen, Indiana, died Wednesday, April 9, 2008, at Wooster Community Hospital. He resided at Smithville, Ohio, since 2001.
He was born November 30,1918, at Johnstown, PA, to Paul and Trella Risch Jacobs. He married Elizabeth Beyeler on June 7, 1959. .
He graduated from Johnstown High School in 1935. After serving in Civilian Public Service at Jasper Pulaski Game Preserve near Medaryville,Indiana, and at Howard, Rhode I sland, he graduated from Goshen College in1948 with a BA in biology.
He received his PhD degree in Zoology, Eigenmann Fellow, from Indiana University in 1953 after which he did postdoctoral studies and teaching at Duke University from 1954 until 1957. He then taught at Bethany College ,WVA (1957-1961), Eastern Mennonite College, Harrisonburg, VA (1961 –1964), and at Goshen College, IN (1964- 1986). During this timespan of thirty years, he was also doing research sponsored by the National Institutes of Health in the area of biochemical genetics which had implications for aging and other health related issue students helped with research as he received grants from the National Institutes Of Health.
His research began as he studied the relationships between living things such as insects, birds, fish and the natural world . He was an avid researcher in animal behavior. With the help of his video photography, he spent many years teaching in environmental education, both in the community and in camp settings. He always had a deep concern for the wise use and connservation of our natural resources. The objective of his research for the National Institutes of Health and for environmental education was to help promote quality of life for all living things.
He is survived by his wife Elizabeth; four sisters, Twila Armstrong and Dorothea (Bradly)Otto of Davidsville, PA; Erma Wentz of Somerset, PA; Roma (John) Ruth of Harleysville,PA; and four brothers, Dwight Jacobs of Arcaria,Fl.; Arnold (Mary Lou) Jacobs, Colorado Springs,CO; Duane (Phyllis) Jacobs of Burlington, NC, and Donald (Anna Ruth) Jacobs of Lancaster,PA. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Willard and Gerald Jacobs.
Wednesday, February 20, 2008
A super evening with Sandra's family
Meet Sandra again. She is the one and only child of Willard and Dolly, my oldest brother. After bearing 9 children, her husband left her so she trained as a nurse, raised the family and is now retired in Port Charlotte, Florida. One of the children drowned tragically as a youngster. The rest are busy raising families! Almost all attend the same church in Port Charlotte and among them are quite a few teachers.
Not all are pictured here, just those who were at the Saturday night meeting. All the children are married but Matthew. One of the sons, Dan, lives in Maine with an energetic wife who has a herd of goats and produces sought-after goat cheese!
Dwight, Anna Ruth and I had supper on Saturday night with Sandra at The Cracker Barrel and then piled in at the new home of Adam and Aime and their two kids. What an evening. Here are a few of the slides of the people.
Click away for slides of the evening
Dr. Trent Jacobs - bassoonist
University of Illinois
School of Music
Urbana, Ill
DOCTOR OF MUSICAL ARTS RECITAL
Trent Jacobs, bassoon
Tuesday, 11/27/2007, 7:30 pm
Smith Memorial Hall Recital Hall
Trent Jacobs, bassoon
Tuesday, 11/27/2007, 7:30 pm
Smith Memorial Hall Recital Hall
Three cheers for Trent! Not bad for a 27 year old, is it? We can all be proud of Trent along with his parents, Marcia and Terry Jacobs. Terry is the oldest son of Dwight and Mildred of North Lima, Ohio. Trent was married on August 6, 2006 to Sarah Elizabeth Matthews.
Go for it, Trent. Your family is behind you!
Tuesday, February 19, 2008
Dwight serves at ECHO
This is Dwight, all decked out in his ECHO tie. Dwight volunteers two days a week at ECHO. ECHO stands for Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization. Their center is in North Fort Myers where they simulate four different growing habitats from much rain to little rain, etc. They are constantly striving to perfect ways of food production for each ecological type. Development workers and missionaries find this place to be a veritable encyclopedia of knowledge.
Dwight, who lives near Arcadia, about 12 miles away, counts his two days a week at ECHO as a special gift from God because he can employ many of his interests in nature and missions in a meaningful way as he serves as a guide.
We visited with Dwight Feb. 8 - 17 and enjoyed seeing him enjoying life to the hilt.
Don and Anna Ruth
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