Actually, Brent...I may NOT be getting Dad a practice for his birthday and he may thank me for it.

Just to keep you all in the current loop, both financing companies have asked for some conditions that we may not want to do....such as a 2nd on our house, and a written contract with Willamette for the phase out. We don't want to do the first and Dad thinks we would be killing ourself by asking for the second item with Willamette.

We haven't made our final, final decision but are leaning on giving up the idea of the practice and enjoying our later years with a guaranteed income...and a lot fewer worries. I am sure Dad would be successful at the practice but it takes time...and if the financing isn't there, you can't do it. We definitely do not want a repeat of Poulsbo.

We have been praying fervently for a clear answer as to the direction we need to go and this may be our answer. We will be fasting this Sunday for the right thing to happen and invite any of you who would desire to join us in that fast. We need to make the final decision by Monday.

We love you all and the most important blessing we have in our life are each of you!!!

Mom