These logistics are hard for me to write about, but I know that many of you want to be praying for Isaac’s family and friends in Honduras today, so I will do my best.
God definitely answered prayers on behalf of finding his body last night. Though they found him 2 miles downriver, the speed of the water could have taken it there very quickly. Those searching almost decided not to go out and look because it seemed so futile. Thank God for guiding them so clearly! They found his body at 9:15pm (11:15 here) and immediately took it to San Antonio, where they prepared it for burial. They left immediately for Erandique, where Isaac’s family was waiting. They arrived there this morning. The burial will be today on the clinic grounds, in the area where Jr Troyers, the Clutters,  and Daniel and Melissa are living. There will be a service there on Sunday, after the group of about 9 from the Coates’ home church here in NC arrives.  So please keep them in your hearts and prayers.  God bless you.
All our love to your family…
I am practically glued to these blogs! Thanks for your thoughtful, sensitive posts! Thoughts and prayers are with you! May God receive all the glory for Isaac’s life and for his death. Our tremendous loss is certainly his eternal gain! …But what a vacancy here on earth! Love to you!
Dear Leeny, Thanks so much for the update. Love you… I’m thinking of you guys…. sigh.
a big, long, tight hug from me. I love you Leeny, probably more than you know. . .
Dear Leeny, Thanks so much for letting us know what is going on!Many people are thinking about & praying for the Coates etc.God bless you for keeping us posted on the states side.Loving you,Ida
Leeny- Thanks for your sweet insights.
I do not usually blog or read blogs, but when folks told me there were sights where I could see what was happening to the dear Coates family I went blogging. I’ve been praying for all of you who love Isaac. It opens up the pain we felt at Paul’s death just 6 months ago. But God has been with us and we are daily, hourly praying that you all will experience the same nearness and tenderness of God. It is so wonderful to read some of the last things that Isaac said to folks and see how GOd leaves special memories and comforts us in our sorrow. He did that for us and it was so SPECIAL!! lovingly Rachel Weaver
Our hearts are heavy for Joy and family, but we know that Iaasac was ready to meet his Lord. I went back and looked at one of the letters that Isaac had written in 2003 with a beautiful picture that he drew of mountains, his scripture on that was from Isaiah 49:13. Our prayers and thoughts are with you all. Please let us know if we can help in any way. Nancy & Bill