January 7, 2008
Brad Wood, Alliance missionary to Dominican Republic, was attacked while jogging in a park New Year’s Eve by thieves who held a knife to his throat. The two thugs took Brad’s wedding ring and watch and ran away when a car approached. Wood was unhurt.
In an unrelated event, Wood’s wife, Dorothy was diagnosed with dengue fever after the robbery and was admitted to a private clinic, where she received treatment and was released. Dorothy is now home with an improving platelet count but must rest to regain her strength. Then on January 6, the Woods received the sad news that Brad’s mother had passed away. Pray for Brad and his family during this difficult time.