August through October 2022 Family News

In August, Sus spent a week in Minnesota. She babysat, cooked, and cleaned for Brian, Jenn, and Kent, so Jenn could progress on her Ph.D. dissertation before the fall semester started. (Jenn should complete her dissertation this December.) Sus also visited with her brother, sister, and family as a “birthday present” to herself.

On September 14^th, Sus had an ablation on her heart. The surgeon froze 115 areas that sent the wrong electrical signals, causing her Atrial Fibrillation. She is doing well and checked in with her cardiologist on October 14^th. This is a photo of Sus at home later that same day.

Hurricane Ian visited us from September 28^th through the 30^th. We were without power for 17 hours. We had minimal damage to our siding and many branches to clean up. Just north of us, Josh and Nicole were without power for three days; but also had a generator to keep their refrigerator and freezer running.

As part of their move to Florida, Ben, Bonnie, and their little family arrived in Orlando on October 3^rd. We spent the week with them, then helped them drive to Jacksonville on October 8^th. After seeing their new home the next day, we returned to Orlando. The movers delivered their things on October 17^th. Ben and Bonnie expect their sixth little Schmitt in late December or early January. (Sus learned how to quilt in 2020. The girls are cuddling in their new home with the quilts Nana made for them.)

These months have been eventful. We expect the rest of the year to be as full. Thank you for your prayers for our family and ministry these many years. God has answered your prayers. We’re grateful for your partnership in ministry, too. Together, we are reaching this troubled world with God’s Good News.

Thank you for all you do in serving our Lord.

NOTES:

• Mike’s mom passed away on January 7, 2022. Read Remembering Mom Schmitt.
• Mike’s dad passed on September 24th, 2022. Read Remembering Skip Schmitt.