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Hello Everyone! I am finding it hard to believe that we are already coming to the end of July. We are now finishing with our 5th group, and only have 2 more to go. This week has been the craziest that I have ever seen the Harmony House. With a group of over 50, there seemed to be someone every time around. At times it was a challenge to have so many people in the house, but we have overcome the obstacles and have had an amazing week.

The past two weeks since the retreat have seemed to just fly by. I have received a lot of help in these two weeks from a good friend and previous Courtyard Director, Debo, who leaves on Sunday. Thanks to Debo, we have had some of the best Courtyards the past two weeks.

This week I was once again able to spend time with my good friend James at the infirmary. On Wednesday, he was sick and was not himself. I was unaware of what to think; just watching him lay there in pain. I was fearful that it might be the last time that I got to spend with James. I remember praying with him, and for most of the way back from the infirmary. Praying that God would remove the pain that he has been suffering from. Thankfully, I received word on Thursday that James was back to his usual self, and most of the pain had left after taking a little medicine. It feels like such a relief to know that James is doing better than he has been the past couple of weeks. I look forward to the time we still have left to be able to spend together.

This past week was also a little difficult for me in that my Grandfather was taken to the hospital on Tuesday due to small stroke. Knowing that he was lying in a hospital bed, and the rest of my family gathering there, was a struggle. However, he is going to make a full recovery, and I looking forward to being able to spend time together when I return home.

At the times of these struggles, it may feel like we are all alone, and that we to take everything on our shoulders. But God is always there for us. He is our Shepherd who watches over us. He protects and guides us. It is in times of struggles that he is waiting there willing to carry us.

In Christ
Michael