Fear is the darkroom that developes the negative!

Greetings to our Friends and Family near and far,
Lots of things are happening on the Mullen Homestead, even though for part of Oct. we were away visiting and at the http://www.beinhealth.com/ , conference. As when we attended in the summer we had an enormous time of learning, jumping many steps in the sanctification process and undergoing much needed "heart, soul and spirit" surgery!! We recommend Every Believer to attend the 1 week, 50hour class. It is very reasonably priced, having lodging and 1 large meal in the cafeteria at noon. We would be happy to share a bit about the course if you want to know more. This time our 3 younger children attended the children's program at the same time. Not only does it explain Biblically the spiritual roots to disease, but also that unconfessed sin in our lives are a block to God doing a greater work of healing in our lives. It's about truly appropriating the work of the Saviour that was finished on the cross into our lives, real victorious living, no matter what comes your way!
Well we went to Birmingham, Al. to discuss with the ENT cancer surgeons if Frank is a candidate for a less invasive surgery to remove the primary tumor. Nope, It is too large and would take regular surgery and at the University Hosp. they would remove 1/2 of his throat, and reconstruct with an inner arm flap and take a graft off the thigh to patch that. He would have a temp. tracheotomy and a longer to stay in place stomach tube for feeding. He would be in the hosp. 1 week. Then after about 6 weeks or so they would start chemo and them radiation.
Frank could of chosen another opt. of Chemo and then radiation and then if that didn't do it ,surgery to remove the affected lymph nodes. It's 6 of one and 1/2 a dozen of the other. With the odds for a cure after 5 yrs. being 60%. Both ways you lose all the function of the salivary glands. Frank does not approve of those odds! What were we thinking? It's like we had lost all hope of who our Heavenly Father is, what sure promises He has for His children in His word, Did we just dismiss the account of the woman with the issue of blood? Or the end of King Asa? or the promises of Romans 8:28,1John 4:8,1Tim.1;7,Ezek.18:26-28,Psalm 32, Psalm 34,Psalm 91,Psalm 103,Psalm 30, And hundreds of scriptures that attest to the Faithfulness of Yahweh and that He alone is the Only True Healerand Our Merciful Heavenly Father that adores His Kids! Frank has decided to fall into the hands of the Everliving God for his life whether he is healed or whether he goes Heaven, either way is win, win. Since He has made this decision he has Peace and Joy and Hope! Yes the enemy of our souls, the accuser of the brethren whispers,"What if?" "I should have." and your're gonna!" But we are determined to cast down those thoughts 11Cor10:5&6 and think on Philip. 4:8! Finally brethren , whatsoever things are true, honest, just,pure,lovely, of good report, if there be any virtue, and any praise think on these things. Not mind over matter but truth over evil!
Julia Ann has finally come home from her 2 months in Israel, She had a wonderful time and truly thrives in the "missionary life", thankyou for your prayers and support in her behalf. http://www.hayovel.com/ will have an update in a week or so and Julia Ann just updated her blog, http://www.loverofzion.blogspot.com/ there are other links that you can go to, to get more info on that work.
Now we are in full swing getting things in order and shut down here on the homestead. Animals need a temporary home, The Lord has provided for every one of them. Harvesting the last of the veggies and finding homes for that, saying, "see you later "to our friends and fellowship here and all the other preparations for leaving for the Boat! We hope to leave the week of Nov. 16th. We'll have to do some work aboard, rebuild the head and get another sink. Install a propane stove and build some storage, shelves etc., Finish the electrical work. There is probably alot more but we can also do that this winter in the warmer climate. There is a fellowship that is flying a brother who is a real encouragement in the Lord , to help Frank do some of this work. Also a couple of weeks ago another brother gave Frank some funds to help in this preparing to go phase. We have also had donations for the supplements that Frank has been taking. We are very thankful for all the gifts, help and encouragement!!! Frank and the family are very excited about this adventure. Frank will be passing down a heritage of ministry aboard boats but even more a legacy of Faith and trusting in God for everything. If he can trust the Lord for his very life ,trusting Him to provide while we live and minister from the boat is a piece of cake! Oh taste and see that the Lord is good.! We do appreciate your prayers for mercy, compassion , provision, safety and that we would be faithful to share the Good News of Salvation in Jesus Christ to all that the Father puts in our paths. After 6o some odd years of life in Him, Frank has alot to share, Glory!!! During this season in Frank's life one of his favorite verses is "I shall not die, but live, and declare the Works of The Lord." Psalm 118:17
Keep in touch and keep praying , we plan on continuing to update this site. Love in Him to you all !
Lesley.
ps. Frank says "scroll down to see pictures of the boat and to follow the story of how The Lord has put all this into motion"