We got here in August 2018 for the birth of Arya Reign Shaw, Ryan (Jeanie's son) and Gabby's baby girl. It has been a fast and busy 28 months. We are blessed to partake in Arya's care 3 days a week, you will often hear her sweet voice on the radio show. Soon after our arrival here, we became full time caregivers for Jeanie's Dad as well. He is doing very well considering all he has faced. He has memory issues which vary from not knowing where he is to whether it is morning or evening and we are working with him physically to overcome health challenges of edema and neuropathy in his feet (due to diabetes) and lack of good balance. We are so thankful we could adjust our lives to care for him, otherwise he would have had to go to assisted living or a nursing home.
Jeanie's brother Blaine Allen Morris transitioned in July 2020. We were shocked at the suddenness. He was a young man. What can you say? We trust in God and the Love we are and support each other during yet another change.
Christa (michael’s daughter) and Aaron had their second baby girl in August of this year, Avery Catherine Poole. We had planned a trip to Missouri to be there for her birth but then Covid spiked again. We chose to not risk it. Neither Christa nor the baby needed more exposure and neither did Dad upon our return. Thus, we have only seen pictures of Avery but have not been in her sweet physical presence as yet. We facetime with Adeline (now 9 yrs. young) and are amazed at how ‘grown up’ she is – she is an awesome big sister.
Michael Jay (michael’s son) and Jami are in a new home in Kansas City and are doing well. Michael Jay is still working from home as he supports his Mom (Carol) who moved in with him a few years ago. He is still the best and most amazing ‘computer geek’. And we thank him for the technical support when we need it.
michael did a full 40-day intensive at HeartLand in 2019 (Jeanie stayed in Bristol with Dad). And michael also had a 16-day Laws of Living intensive at a retreat center in Abingdon, VA (about 15 miles from here) in February 2020 with 16 people. March came in with Covid and everything shutdown. Resulting in the HeartLand season being cancelled for the summer of 2020. Next year 2021 is undecided.
We are recreating how to continue doing the work we have developed during this time of distancing. We converted one of the bedrooms into a studio with whiteboard, lighting, and desk. Zoom is our new friend! We did a 14-week online intensive (3 hours on Sundays and 1 hour on Tuesdays) and had 25 participants. It was amazing how well it worked out. We are setting up for our second 14-week online intensive to begin January 27, 2021 - details further down this newsletter!
Financially, we have felt the strain of not being on the road doing workshops (based in Aramaic Forgiveness). Which in turn impacts our product sales too. Most of our income now is donations and we actually had someone step up to do a donation match through next year. - details further down this newsletter!
We have become distributors of a profound wellness device called the AVACEN. It is a medical device that is non-invasive, through patented thermal therapy and microcirculation enhancement, is cleared by the FDA for pain relief and muscle relaxation. It is a device we each use daily and we have seen powerful results as we share it with people. Dad can now sit at the table significantly longer without pain than he has had for a long time. michael, with his medical background, sees this as a chance to support people with health issues in a natural way. And, with so many folks out of work, due to the Covid situation, it offers an opportunity for people ready to start a business that is Covid safe. If you want to find out more, contact michael and/or go to www.Avacenmedical.com/MindHeartandBeing
We have been doing an internet radio show from 12:00-2:00 est. Monday thru Friday - for 10 years now. The first hour is hosted by Dr. Timothy Hayes and the second hour is hosted by dr. michael ryce. Most people call into the show from their phones. Join us any weekday by calling 563-999- 3481.
Jeanie continues to do one-on-one sessions with people via phone, Zoom and Skype for a fee (https://whyagain.org/index.php/en/healing/support/practitioners/jeanie-ryce). And she continues to maintain our websites which are expanding tremendously. You can see more about what we do at www.whyagain.org and www.healingthewholewoman.org
We also have developed the world’s only ‘forgiveness app’ – simply search for "HeartLand Aramaic Forgiveness," in the Apple store or Google Play! It is FREE and totally private!
Michael and Jeanie both have been writing new books but with everything else they have been ‘put on the shelf’ for now.
You can see there are lots of projects in the works for us besides caring for Dad and Arya. Your prayers are always appreciated for strength and provision.
We hope your homes are filled with Love and Laughter and that your Holy-days are blessed.
Love & Blessings. Jeanie & michael
