The Crawford Chronicles #11
August 3, 2021
Prayer Requests
1) Duncan Emerson Crawford - Duncan arrived on July 16, 2021 at 10:46pm via unexpected C-section. His due date was September 6th so he was born 7.5 weeks early. However he was born at a decent size of 4lbs 11ozs and 45cm. He is doing well as has continued to grow under the care of the nurses in the NICU. Please pray that he would be able to leave the hospital soon so he can be introduced to his brother, grandparents and friends (only Kathleen and I are able to visit him due to Covid restrictions).
2) Vaccinations - I’ve (Graham) felt privileged to have access to a covid vaccine while in Canada. I had my first dose in July and will receive my second dose today. Kathleen will be getting her vaccinations in the near future. Pray that we will not experience and side effects from the vaccines.
3) Remote work - I am currently and will be working remotely to support Dakar Academy’s IT needs until we return to Senegal in January. So far things have gone well. Pray that this would work well and that there wouldn’t be any major catastrophes while I’m away. Pray for my co-worker in the Dakar A ademy IT department, Matt Johnson, as he will be the only IT person on campus and will be very busy while I’m away.
4) Covid in Senegal - Cases are on the rise in Senegal. Last time I checked there were upwards of 14,000 active cases in the country. This will of course be putting a strain on the limited medical resources the country has. Pray that the Lord would intervene and ease the suffering in the country.
5) Trip to Western Canada - Please pray that I would be able to plan a trip to Western Canada while we are here. My hope is that I will be able to travel out west during the month of October. I’ve been waiting to be vaccinated and for things to calm down a bit with Covid restrictions, etc. Unfortunately, the whole family will not be coming, just me. However, we are praying that this will be a good time to reconnect with family, friends, supporters and churches during a time when a lot of people have felt disconnected from those things.
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| Austin has been enjoying his time spent at his grandparents house in New Brunswick |
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| Duncan says, “Thank you for your prayers! I’m looking forward to going home soon!” |
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