Hello, Friends of Chester!
I called Chester in the hospital on his cell phone today. I kept it short to save his cell phone's battery. (Texting is good if you want to send him a greeting. Or send him an actual Christmas card to go along with this Sunday's Christmas in July theme at Reformation.) Although it was a brief call, I was delighted to hear his voice.

His discharge is still planned for this Saturday. I'm not sure if he will go to a rehab center or directly home. I'll let you know on Saturday.

His COVID test from earlier this week came back negative. They are doing another test this afternoon to confirm. Friday, he will have surgery on his arm for the dialysis (which as you might know is a now routine part of Chester's care).

 

He was grateful for all your care and support, saying he doesn't have the words to express it.

 

We prayed to thank God for all of you. When I said Amen, he repeated it: "Amen, Amen. And you can turn that into a Hallelujah."