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> Dear Loving EChurch family,
>
> I have several prayer requests please.
>
> In may of 2005, we rented Dad's house to Gary and Janet Appland. Gary did
> not have a job at that time, but he did pay for the first and last months
> rent with cash, and he had been kicked out of their house they were renting
> by their previous landlord, and Gary also had quit his job, or he had been
> fired from his job, we really don't know all the details. We felt sorry for
> them, and rented to them. We bought them groceries, we put gas in his
> truck, we gave them things, and we tried to be kind to them. Gary got a job
> here in town, but it didn't last long, because he quit that job and went to
> work for another farmer, which he had said he would never work for another
> farmer again. They have never paid their rent on time. We didn't check
> these things out like we should have.
>
> Vernon did try to approach Gary, when he kindly asked for some money and
> this was over a week ago. Gary got mad at Vernon and started yelling at
> him. Vernon did not want to argue with him, so he just walked away.
>
> Unfortunately, we have had to send them a notice of eviction. They have
> broken their lease they signed with us in May. We hated to do this, but
> they were 2 months behind in their rent, and we know for a fact that they
> have not been honest with us. One of the hospitals in this area has
> garnished Gary's wages, and we may have to do the same, but I highly doubt
> that we can do that, so we're just out almost $1200.00 for the rent,
> utilities, and the rest of the security and pet deposits which have never
> been completely paid for.
>
> Gary and Janet have done several things that broke the lease. Among several
> of the things they have done, are that They were not picking up after their
> dog, and they were asked to get their own trash can, but they have not done it.
>
>
> We have had to enter the house to work on plumming or different things, but
> We have never entered the house without letting them know first, and Janet
> has been very rude to Vernon.
>
> Janet could have gotten a job to help them out with their financial
> situation, but she does not want to work, and we've never said anything to
> her about that, as we feel it is not our business to do that.
>
> They have been accusing us of spying on them, we have never done or even
> thought of doing such a thing. They said they hate everyone here in De
> Smet, as they think everyone is spying on them, and of course that is not
> at all true.
>
> I've been praying about all this but I feel I've not received any
> particular direction from God yet as to what to do in this situation. We
> feel bad about this, and we really hated to do this.
>
> We are going to see our lawyer this afternoon to see what our legal rights are.
>
> Please pray for us that we do the right thing, and that there is no
> confrontation between Gary and Janet and us.
>
> We are also having health insurance problems, and I've been doctoring quite
> a lot lately with some health issues, and we just found out that our doctor
> is not going to take our new health insurence. We don't know what to do now.
>
> Please pray for Vernon that He will seek God's wisdom in all these things.
>
> We're in a great financial bind right now. Michael has even helpped us pay
> for gas, as we've been taking him places that he wants to see, and he
> understands the distance between far away places. Michael has been more
> than kind, and he's been helping withchores around the house such as
> laundry, cooking, cleaning, and everything he can. He's been helping me
> with computer stuff as well, wow! He has so much knowledge, and he is so
> excellent at presenting his knowledge and he is excellent at training. I
> believe that God sent him to us, and Michael and I have been working on our
> web site. It will be totally new and different and please pray that we can
> get it up on the server no later than Wednesday evening. Michael is so
> gifted with computer knowledge and I told him that his mission in life is
> to help others. He loves helping others in any way he can.
>
> I'm praising God for Michael's friendship. We hate to see him leave next
> Monday, as we've had such a wonderful time with Michael and we hope he'll
> come back and visit us next year at Christmas time.
>
> Please pray for a safe trip back to Malta for him. Please pray for some
> personal issues for Michael that he has to face when he returns to Malta.
> These things are not easy, and please pray for God's wisdom and for
> increased faith in God for Michael.
>
> Also, please pray that if it is God's will for Michael to move to the USA
> that God will show Michael that knowledge and that He will provide a job
> for him in the USA. Please also pray for female companionship for Michael
> as well.
>
> I'm sorry this is so long.
>
> Thank you very much for praying. I love you all so very much. I've been
> reading all the messages and I've been praying for all of you.
>
> Love and Blessings,
> Pat Ferguson