I really enjoy traveling with my family.  It's always an adventure when the 7 of us pile into a vehicle and head off into the great unknown.  It has been quite a while since I have used a map to find my way around anywhere.  But since we have been in Europe we have relied heavily on maps to find our way around.  The streets in Europe are seldom labelled and change names every 8 blocks or so.  Robin and I have known for many years that we don't travel well with her in charge of the map and me repeatedly asking which way?  She is no Sacagawea and I am certainly no Lewis nor Clark.  Our pastor here in Prague bought a Tom-Tom GPS system which is great until you drive through one of the hundreds of tunnels in Europe and it loses connections.  There are no easy trips when you are unsure of where you are going.

Payton was allowed to come home Friday afternoon and we are very excited to all be sleeping under the same roof again.  He will return to the hospital to his stitches removed on Wednesday (June 6th) and we will meet with the surgeon and oncologist at that time to get the 'name' of this unwelcome guest that has invaded Payton's body.  The doctors will also tell us the plan they have for treating this tumor.  We will then have all test results translated into English and send them back to the states to get a second opinion.  That is when the big decisions will need to be made.  Do we return to the states for treatment?  Do we stay here and continue the ministry that we have been privileged to be a part of?  What do we do with our stuff; our house?  Which way, Lord?  I want it all laid out on a road map so that I can see the exits, street names and directions that we need to prepare for.  Our trip the last twelve months has been quite a voyage.  So much has changed and we have grown in so many ways. The outpouring of affection, concern and genuine love from all parts of the world for little Payton and our family has been unbelievable.  There truly are no English words to express the appreciation we have for each of you and your concern for our family.  Your prayers, letters and phone calls have helped establish a foundation of support that has kept us going. The body of Christ has ministered to us and we give Him all the praise.  He knows where we are going and He is with us each and every step of the way.  He is the great comforter, healer and provider and you have been the hands and feet that have shown his faithfulness. Thank you..............

Continue to pray for healing for Payton and comfort.  He still has times of great chest pain and can't sleep because of it.  Pray for wisdom and clarity in regard to the many decisions forthcoming.  Pray for the doctors, nurses and staff at Motol Hospital in Prague.  Pray for Robin and the new baby due in October. 

If you wish to get hold of us, this is our mailing address and we have an 817 area code phone number (via the internet) that rings in our house.  You are welcome to call us anytime, just remember that we are 7 hours ahead of the Central Time zone.  I have included some pictures of Payton on our website if you want to put a face with the name that you are praying for.

Terry Chumbley
Na Balkane 42
130 00, Prague 3
Czech Republic

Phone Number 1-817-506-0374
chumbley@worldventure.net