Crane, Richard & Robyn


 Crane Family news - November 13, 2006

Dear brothers and sisters in Christ:
        This summer of 2006 has been a very eventful and emotional time in our family, with much to share.  We are very grateful to you for your faithful support and encouragement to us.  We are especially thankful for keeping us in your prayers.

Before more time goes by, let me give you a quick rundown on what has happened in our family:

1. As most of you know, my mother (Barbara Crane) passed away on June 4.  We were very encouraged by so many E-mails giving testimony to Mom and Dad´s love and effective ministry over so many years.  I have attached a tribute to them written by Sarah Lambert (I have also attached my letter for those of you who did not receive the news at the time).  Thank you for your prayers and encouragement.

2. Susana graduated from Covenant College on May 6.  She graduated with honors obtaining a BA in Psychology.  We are very proud of her achievements.  Her graduation makes her the 9th Crane-related graduate from Covenant College (Frank and Joy and their daughter Charlotte, my sister Ruth, Richard and Robyn, Janette and Joe Cogliandro, and Susana.  Jonathan Tucker, Susana´s husband was also at Covenant for two years).

 3. On July 23, Susana married Jonathan Tucker and we are now blessed with another son.  Jonathan is the son of Eric and Conchita Tucker who live in Tampa.  Some of you may know them since they used to be Mission to the World missionaries in Ecuador and Mexico.  Susana and Jonathan met at an MTW missionary retreat a few years ago in Marco Island, FL, and their relationship grew during their two years together at Covenant College.  The wedding was here in Miami and we enjoyed the grand celebration and family gathering.  You may see the photos of the wedding at the following site: http://www.jc2photo.com/darkroom/share/?client/susana  (Joe Cogliandro - Janette´s husband was the photographer).
        They are now living in Tampa where Jonathan is finishing his senior year at South Florida University where he is getting a degree in Spanish Literature.  His plans are to continue his education, get a PH.D. and teach at a university.  Their hearts are open to God's direction in missions, especially among Hispanics or Latin America, if that is what He wants for them.  We appreciate your prayers for them as they build their lives together honoring the Lord in their marriage and outreach.  Please pray that Susana may find a stable job in the Tampa area (she has had a part time job in the last month).

4.  From July 29-August 6 Daniel went to the Cayman Islands on a missions trip.  It was an enriching experience for him as he was in charge of a group of children, leading them in music, games, and Bible story dynamics.  It was obvious that he loved the children he was in charge of  and wants to go back this coming summer.  He was amazed to see how God supplied through you and the money he had time to work for, the exact amount he needed for the trip.  Thank you for your response to his need and encouragement.  As you pray for Daniel, pray that he may grow in His love and walk with God and become an "A" student spiritually, just as he is academically.  Also pray that he may gain full recovery from an elbow injury he sustained last year.

5. Another bit of important family news is that Janette and Joe are expecting their first child late January 2007.  We will be grandparents!.  Robyn, Daniel, and I are going to Houston to spend Christmas with them and "Grandma" is trying to see how we can plan some trips in 2007 to enjoy our new granddaughter.  You can see her on their blog by pressing: http://www.jc2photo.com/blog/Site%202/Blog/F62DFBFE-D47F-4603-BA74-6FD5E5EC86CF.html . Please pray for a healthy pregnancy and birth.


6.  Robyn has had 5 recurring hemorrhages in the vitreous part of her left eye over the past three years. "Vitreous hemorrhage is a condition of intraocular (inside the eye) bleeding that usually presents with sudden vision loss, frequently with complaints of floaters or "spots" in the vision. The condition is not due to bleeding of the vitreous humor, but rather bleeding from the retinal vessels or underlying choroid (layer of capillaries beneath the retina)".  This has happened to Robyn approximately every 4 months.  Her eye sight becomes blurred for approximately two weeks while it slowly travels down the vitreous cavity and gets absorbed out.  Please pray that these hemorrhages may stop and/or that we may know what decision to make regarding surgery.

7. I want to keep this E-mail as family news and will report about our ministry in the following E-mails.  I will send you a more detailed report of our trip to Chile next week.  This trip was May 11-29.  I participated in a friend´s wedding, a baptism, an ordination, and a Flet course.  You can see a video of a class in Chile by pressing on the following link: http://universidadflet.org/moodle/file.php/65/Crisis_class_Chile.WMV .

8. Please pray for our financial needs - we are short $500 per month.  Also, please change your address books for our home E-mail to rrcrane@comcast.net (eliminate rrcrane@adelphia.net).

Thank you very much for your prayers and support.

In His loving care,

Richard, Robyn, and Daniel (our nest is becoming smaller :( !!)


Richard Crane
8460 SW 198 St
Miami, FL 33189
home phone:  786 293 3074  cell phone: 305 972 9449
E-Mail rrcrane@comcast.net (please note that it begins with 2 "r" s) (new address)
office E-mail: rcrane@flet.edu / Office Robyn: office@kbpc.org
Web page: http://mtwla.org/people/rcrane.htm

November 14, 2006