I want to begin this letter with a praise to God for working in a mighty way in my health. On Wednesday night after church, I started feeling very sick. I had several symptoms, but my pain was masked by a neuropathy condition I have. I felt slightly better on Thursday, but I still did not feel well. On Friday, I kept a commitment with a fellow missionary, going to a nearby town to help in the opening service of a new church. I gradually felt worse throughout the day. That night I was unable to sleep due to the intense pain.

On Saturday morning, I went to my doctor, who very quickly diagnosed me with gallstones and told me I needed emergency surgery. After consulting with a surgeon, it was decided that I should be admitted for pain management and preoperative evaluations. Surgery was scheduled for Sunday morning at 8:00.

The doctor is amazed at how well I am doing at this point. He said it was obvious that God had a hand in my healing process. Please pray that we will be able to be a witness to the doctor and a blessing to him. Please pray that God will be glorified through this entire process.

I am thankful for the members of the Iglesia Bautista Independiente de Santa Ana. Their faithfulness to do their part in the ministry has been so important this last week. I am thankful to and for Missionary Gabriel Bonilla. He came and preached Sunday and was a great blessing to our church. I am thankful for our home pastor, Pastor John Wilkerson. He has been diligent in checking in on how I am doing. I am thankful for our FBMI office family. So many details needed attention, and they have been a great help to Tammie while I continue recovering. Thanks to those of you who contacted Tammie, asking how I was doing, and to those who sent a special gift to help with the extra expenses.

Please keep us in your prayers. We love you.

Joyfully in His service,

Henry Gonzalez