Update #9

Hi, all,

PTL

I'm running off in a few minutes, but I thought you'd like to know that Terrie received a shot in the arm yesterday, as she learned about her LTD (long term disability) benefits from work -- it'll be enough for her and Marisa to live on if their careful. There's a waiting period of 90 days before the LTD benefits kick in, but it's still a great comfort to know that they'll be coming, even if she can't have them immediately.

Also, she's at peace because a particularly wonderful family have agreed to give Marisa a home if something should happen to Terrie. Both Marisa and Terrie are very happy about this gracious offer, and it's given them a lot of comfort. You can imagine how much of a load this takes off their minds!

Visiting Terrie 

These developments help to buoy Terrie's spirit, for her days can be long and dull - she's not occupied by work or the conversations with her coworkers; she spends much of her time in boosting her immune system, and she hasn't the energy for extracurricular activities. To help break the monotony, the Lord has sent two people to chat with and pray with her several times a week. We thank God for June and for Freda and Stan, who will be coming two days a week. They don't stay long, of course, because Terrie tires very easily, but their visits give her something else to think about for awhile.

Terrie would welcome visits from any of you, so she can hear about how things are going in your lives. Should you wish to visit her in person, rather than sending a card or your wishes through this blog, please remember to call before you come. She spends most of her day at a friend's home, so try to call and leave a message on her home phone the day before you come. Since she also needs to nap during the day, we ask that you visit her between 2:30 to 4:00 p.m., and plan to stay no longer than 30 to 45 minutes, depending on how strong she is that day.

Her Current Financial Need

Terrie's due to go to a clinic for a 7- to 14-day stay; she leaves in 10 days, on February 4th. Several families are sponsoring her for the clinic's fees ($5500 per week) and for the plane fare, but we're still a little short of what's needed to transport Terrie from the airport to the clinic and back to the airport. We need $280 to cover those expenses. We've tried to find less expensive transportation, but this is actually the best solution.

Should you wish to help with this need, you can make a deposit at any San Benito Bank office, or you can send your gift to the San Juan branch at

San Benito Bank

301 3rd 

San Juan Bautista, CA 95045

• Write your checks to the "Terrie Sanchez Fund"
• Please write the account number on it: #0101661551
• And email Ted at tls1@razzolink.com, so he'll know that the funds are there. Give him your name, address, and amount, so he can keep accurate records. This information is for record-keeping only, and to keep us from being confused.
• Again, because your gifts to Terrie are specifically for her, they are not tax deductible.

That's all for now. God bless you all!

Under His mercy,

Marty