Barbara has asked me to write a letter regarding how and what she is doing now. It has been alittle over a year since she has returned home from Norway and as she contemplated writing you all a letter (and she did start a few times) ~ she just didn't quite know what to say; Or, should I say, she didn't know what NOT to say. Last fall, she felt impressed not to post anything at that time, and given the direction the law suits have taken, I believe it was a wise decision to remain silent.
Her prayer has always been for the Lord to show her what the truth is regarding the 3ABN saga, and it was very interesting that while in Norway, He did just that. She originally planned a 2 month stay for treatment but then it was extended an additional month. Due to needing still more treatment, the doctor advised that she remain for the fourth month. Had Barbara returned home at the end of two months, or even three months, the information given her that fourth month just wouldn't have happened. Not that she pursued it...she didn't, not even knowing that it existed but, perhaps it was Providential that her stay was extended? We think so. Barbara was surprised, and disappointed, in what she learned and she struggled with what to share with all you folks. After several attempts at writing, but not comfortable with posting her findings, she has put it in the Lord's Hands and in His time, He will reveal all.
Barb is doing very well health-wise, and has enrolled in the Medical Assistant Program at a local university. She will complete that course of study with an associates in science in September of this year. There is some consideration for continuing on and completing a B.S.N. degree to become the R.N. she strove for when she first married but had to drop out due to her health issues with Crohn's. Barbara feels that going back to school has strengthened her ability to educate the public, and on a personal level, it's changed a negative situation into a positive one. She feels peaceful, happy and very blessed. Her son, Nathan, just graduated from Fletcher Academy and did so with Honor's and much recognition for his musical abilities. It looks as though he will attend Andrews University this fall and there is a possibility of their entire family moving to Michigan later this year.
Barbara feels the Lord's leading in her life and that He is opening doors for her to go in a different direction. Taste of Health is still an active ministry and she still acccepts offers for speaking engagements and cooking schools. Her plans are to publish her third cookbook and also complete her autobiography.
We want to thank you for all your concern, interest, prayers and support through this most difficult situation. If you wish to contact her, you may do so through her website at
www.tasteofhealth.net or by email at tasteofhealth@hotmail.com.
Jo Ann, Mother of Barbara Kerr