Dear folks who have been using this resource:
Some of you have wondered about the lack of postings lately, and you deserve to know that I too will be glad when they can come back. The site has been used nearly 75,000 times, in 174 countries. This is a real delight, and each one of you continues to be in my prayers.
The fact is, that after a silly injury, I ended up having spinal surgery, and although it went well, I am not allowed to bend over or to lift more than 5 pounds. Nearly all of my reference works are heavier than that! And sitting for a long time does not work either.
So, dear people, thank you for your interest, and I hope to be back with you before too much longer. Any prayers are greatly appreciated.
Ruth
The Pioneers' New Testament 
Ruth, I hope you have a speedy recovery! And, I really appreciate the work you’ve done here!
Ruth,
I had back surgery and my best advise is be gentle with yourself. I will pray.
Robert
Many thanks to you both.. You are very kind.
Dear Ruth – it is true, we have missed the postings, but your health is more important. so may the Lord richly bless you in your recuperation. In this way your return will be the richer and thus, the more fruitful and the more welcome.
I shall join with many others and pray for a gracious and full recovery of your strength and bodily “firmness”,
Yours, aye John Dunn [UK]
Thanks to all of your folks, John.Your support is a precious gift.
Oh, no! Ruth!!
We love you & your incisive observations & your vision & your wit & wisdom & your color purple & hope you find ways to keep the time interesting, in this other mode of life for a while.
Take care & know we love you.
Hope the downtime is valuable in its own ways. Oh dear.
Peace,
Rose