Dad (Henry Martens) is doing better.  His lungs are clear; and according to his Indianapolis cardiologist, the pacemaker is doing its job.  He doesn’t have much energy or appetite, but he is again able to walk a few blocks without getting too winded or weary.  However, he is unable to drive due to the possibility of blacking out and the defibrillator having to deliver a shock.  The lack of transportation makes it impossible for them to live at Sperry any longer.
 
We bought a larger house with a split floor plan so that Mom and Dad can now share a home with us.  It is one of three houses on a small “lake” and has a large sunroom facing the lake.  Relocating has been an emotional experience for them since they loved living close to friends and family and being a part of Danny and Janice Switzer’s church in Sand Springs.  Please pray for them as they adjust to this season of their lives. 
 
Last month we’ve traveled to Georgia for Justin and Ashley Jury’s beautiful wedding on June 7th.  We then traveled to Sperry to pack up Mom and Dad’s house.  Their house will stay in the Jones family line since Dustin Martin (Retha Thulin Martin’s son) is purchasing their home.  Thanks to Meredith’s fine driving, their belongings made it safely to Indianapolis in the rented 26’ Penske truck.  Sondra assisted us (while Allison entertained Great Grandma and Grandpa), and we’ve set up housekeeping for them in the new house.  Our old house hasn’t sold yet, so we’ll probably take our time moving so as not to leave the old house empty.  So… please pray for the quick sale of our house also.
 
Please make a note of the new address and phone number for Henry and Rachel Martens AND Meredith and Ruth Rogers:
 
            247 Huddleston Dr S
            Indianapolis, IN  46217
 
Our phone number will remain (317) 865-7447.  This number has been transferred to the new house already, so you can reach Mom and Dad at this number.  Meredith’s cell phone is (317) 373-1526, and Ruth’s cell phone is (317) 525-7024.  We can all be reached via email at:  merog@sbcglobal.net.  We are introducing them to the wonders of the internet and email.  It would give Mom and Dad great pleasure to hear from each of you.  If you have any pictures to send, that might also help the transition!
 
Love and prayers,

Ruth Rogers

We sat at a long, unfinished wooden plank table. Dad added leaves as the family grew. Mom and Dad sat enthroned at chairs on both ends. Their offspring sat on long wooden benches on either side. My first memories of the table were after the three oldest were gone from home, and before Bill and Lois were born.

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Juanita and Madeline got in the habit of hiding dirty dishes in the oven, pretending that they were finished with all the dishes,

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I was five years old, wearing waist bloomers and tops with square necks–nothing but smart mouth and honest.

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Johnnie & Wes really had fun–at my expense.

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