June 2, 2005 My Sweet Silan, We continue to hold you in our hearts. I do not know if it is dangerous for you if we write so I will write unless you tell me not to. We have many people who join us in our prayers for you and your friends. Our neighbor was sick and died last week. His name was Ron. We have had the blessing of leading him gradually to the Lord. Ten years ago he was an angry, mean man who cursed at every one regularly. He had no friends. Over the years we kept praying and reaching out until he finally began to respond. After a while He began to spend time at our house asking for prayer. After a few years, he asked the Lord into his heart and completely changed. In the last year of his life he came for prayer at least 3 times a week. He had joy and peace before he died. He loved to laugh and was very kind. So we are not sad but happy for him that he is no longer old, weak and in pain, and we will see him again. Our letters are on line now. If you can, go to the link below. http://www.theancientpath.com/LettersfromChina.htm All are not there. I'm very sorry I didn't save all my letters. It is still wonderful though and brings tears to read them. I love you, Mary MaMa We have not heard from our dear Silan since March 12 of this year. Would you add your prayers for her safety and protection.