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Prayer Requests
There are several people who are in need of your prayers. Please remember these people and their situations to God:
- Ongoing Concerns:
- Rick Rissman - Multiple Sclerosis
- Johnny Blackmon - Parkinson's Disease
- Rick Hagerty - Diabetes
- Jared Turner - On-going Recovery
- Ben Ream - Crohn's Disease
- Issues for which our President has requested prayer:
- 07/11/08
- Chuma Ikeora, a friend of Monique Jacques, has been in Searcy doing Summer classes and recently suffered an Appendix rupture. It was two days before he went to the hospital and he has had two surgeries since then. He is still in the hospital fighting the poison that is throughout his abdomin. He desperately needs prayers, he has quite the battle still. His mom arrives this week.
- 07/10/08
- Greeley Carter Oliver was born at 11:21 this morning. He weighs 7 lbs. 10 oz. and is 20 1/2 in. long. Mother and baby are doing very well. Congratulations to the Oliver, Vanderpool, and Bartlett families
- Aidan Elijah MacColeman was born toady He weighs 7 lbs. 7 oz. Congratulations to the Kim and James
- 07/09/08
- Ginger Jone’s brother just had kidney stones removed and he suffered a stroke over the weekend.
- Butch Evans, Tavia Horton’s brother, is in Intensive Care in Birmingham. He was hit head-on by a drunk driver on Sunday. He has a fractured skull, multiple facial injuries and both hips are broken. He is on a ventilator.
- Family and Friends of Denise Bailey - Denise Bailey, a friend of Kim Cable, passed away this weekend.
- 06/27/08
- Our Mission Group left this morning for Trujillo to join Thad, Rachel, Mary Kyle and John Mark. Please continue to pray for the success of their trip and a safe return.
- 06/26/08
- Family and Friends of Ed Kelley - Ed Kelley passed away this morning.
- 06/25/08
- Brian Mudgett, Cathi Jones' neighbor, is diabetic and has vascular disease. He had to have stint repair surgery on his leg this morning (unexpected by him) and has just been recuperating from a difficult hernia surgery. His wife also asked if I could help in getting as many people as possible to send Brian a birthday card, his seventy fourth b'day is June 21 and she said he loves to get cards, get well cards, b'day cards, etc. Her goal is to surprise him with seventy four cards, if possible, or the more the merrier (her words). She said he would be delighted to get alot of cards. Both he and Carol are wonderful neighbors and I would love to see him get many cards, the mailbox loaded! The address is:
- Brian Mudgett
- 4615 Oakland Terrace
- Mableton, GA 30126
- Family and Friends of Mary Carolyn Jorgensen - Mary Jorgensen, Cathi Jones' cousin, passed this past Saturday. Cathi talked with Mary's son, it was very peaceful.
- Marilyn Jones, Ginger Jones’ sister, has been having heart problems and is in the hospital. They were concerned that the stints that were installed recently had collapsed. That is not the case, but they will be doing more tests to determine the problem.
- UPDATE 07/09/08 Marilyn is still not feeling well and has a blood clot in her lungs.
- UPDATE 06/27/08 Marilyn has been in the hospital all week undergoing tests. The doctors have finally determined that she has a blood clot in her lung. She will be in the hospital for several more days.
- Wanda Fields’ mother is doing much better and was able to come home.
- LaNelle Reece, Debbie Cook’s mother, was scheduled for a 6 hour chemo treatment today.
- UPDATE 07/09/08 LaNelle was not able to have her chemo treatment this week because her blood count was too low.
- Charlotte Cargle is having a chemo treatment this week.
- Sheri Dupree’s eye seems to be healing after a paper cut yesterday.
- 06/19/08
- Sue Davis will be having surgery on her broken arm in the morning at the surgical center on Windy Hill Rd. Please keep her in your prayers.
- Ginger Jones is having an arteriogram tomorrow morning at 9:30 at Crawford Long Hospital. This is an outpatient procedure.
- 06/16/08
- Sue Davis was released from the hospital yesterday afternoon. She has a broken arm and a fractured hip. She will be seeing an orthopedic doctor this week.
- Natasha Jones, Irvin and Susan’s daughter-in-law, is at Kennestone today for out-patient surgery.
- Our senior TNBC group is in route to Nashville for Impact. Let’s pray for their safety and that they will be uplifted by the lessons they hear.
- 06/11/08
- Larry Brand, a co-worker of Charles Cable, passed away last night in his sleep.
- Campers and Staff this week at Woodland.
- LaNelle Reece is undergoing a lot of chemo for lung cancer.
- Charlotte Cargle was able to be with us yesterday. She will have more chemo this week.
- Jim Law, Tammy Moon’s father, will be having by-pass surgery sometime this week. He is in serious condition.
- Marge Shepherd, Melinda McGuire’s mother, had knee replacement surgery on Friday and us doing well. She is in the Houston Clinic, Columbus, GA.
- Dora Davis (whose condition has deteriorated) continues to receive 24 hr care by Lin.
- Rebecca Holbrook had her tonsils and adenoids removed last week. She is at home recovering
- 06/06/08
- Lamar May is now at Kennestone getting his antibiotics for cellulitis through an IV. The Doctor was not really happy with the amount of healing that had taken place for the past 8 days, so we decided the IV's would be the best way to go. He will probably be there until at least Sunday. Please keep us in your prayers.
- UPDATE 06/11/08 Lamar is still in Kennestone Hospital. His leg is not improving as much as the doctors had hoped it would.
- Lane Watson, a friend of Joe Robinson, is struggling with intestinal cancer that has been in remission and returned multiple times.
- 06/02/08
- Ed Kelly is in Cobb Hospital with pneumonia in one lung and lots of fluid in the other.
- UPDATE 06/06/08 Ed has been released from the hospital and is under the care of Hospice.
- David Hawes is very sick at home after having his wisdom teeth removed. He was going to the doctor today.
- LaNelle Reece is having complication from the cancer and chemo. She is having to take a lot of blood thinners to keep from having blood clots.
- UPDATE 06/06/08 LaNelle was not able to have a chemo treatment this week due to her white blood count being too low.
- Charlotte Cargle is still undergoing treatment for lung cancer.
- 05/21/08
- Tom Donaldson has been admitted to Douglasville Hospital with blood clots in his leg.
- 05/20/08
- Dina Reyes - Dina is the fiancée of Rick Kaiser (Eric and Cindy’s oldest son). She has recently been suffering from an undiagnosed (so far) debilitating neurological disorder. Dina was taken to the hospital this morning from work after having fainted. Fortunately, there was no one else in the ER when they arrived, so she is getting the full attention of the staff. She is currently undergoing a full battery of tests.
- Sue Latka, Rick Leger’s sister, is in the hospital in Delaware recovering from complications from bypass surgery.
- 05/16/08
- Lela Davis, Julie Wheeler's Grandmother, is 93 years old and in the hospital, and it looks like her time is short for this earth. She is under 90 pounds, and not in good shape physically. She has early Alzheimer’s, and also cannot hear much at all.
- Family and Friends of Alan Barrow’s mother - Alan Barrow’s mother passed away early Thursday morning in Florida. Ann and Alan will be in Florida for the next several days. Please keep this family in your prayers.
- 05/15/08
- Marie Scott had back surgery on Tuesday at the Medical Center in Cartersville and is doing very well.
- 05/12/08
- Audrey, Lisa Cook's co-worker's daughter (17 years old) is in ICU at Children's. She had her wisdom teeth taken out a couple of weeks ago and had some complications. While playing softball Saturday, she had a seizure/heart attack. Please lift Audrey and her family up in prayer.
- 05/10/08
- Family and Friends of Josh Paschal - Josh Paschal, son of Angela Paschal was killed in a car wreck last night. He was 23.
- 05/01/08
- Family and Friends of Robie Troutt - Robie Troutt, Judy Lassetter’s father, passed away this past weekend in Camden TN. Services were held Sunday, May 4. Please keep Judy and family in your prayers.
- 05/01/08
- Adam Blackmon’s surgery went well and the he is in ICU. The surgeon is very optimistic that he will make a full recovery. Please keep Adam and his family in your prayers.
- UPDATE 05/14/08 Adam received a very good report from the doctor yesterday. The tumor was benign. Adam continues to recover from his surgery.
- 05/01/08
- Charlotte Cargle has cancer in both lungs. She will begin chemotherapy next Wednesday. She has also been diagnosed with calcium around her heart which could trigger a heart attack so she has been restricted from driving. Please pray for Charlotte as she goes through this difficult time.
- Rico and Vicky Sanders have visited with our church in the past. Rico has had issues with his heart and his wife is struggling with Bipolar Disorder that seems to have been escalated due to Rico’s recent health problems.
- 04/30/08
- Jacquina Campbell, a friend of Doug and Wanda Fields, has cancer in her lungs, liver and other areas.
- Matt Ream is in Emory Hospital for tests. He has had numerous seizures in the past few days.
- Adam Blackmon will have surgery on Friday to remove the mass that has been causing his seizures.
- Richard and Robert Dobbs both received good news that the spots on their lungs do not appear to be cancer.
- J.R. Denney was released from the hospital and will wear a back brace for three months.
- Ben House, Jr. is in the hospital following after a motorcycle accident.
- 04/24/08
- J.R. Denney had an accident today during a training exercise in North Carolina and fractured his spine. He was flown to a hospital to have surgery. The Denneys are on their way there.
- UPDATE 04/30/08 Izzay (J.R.) will wear these braces and have thearpy for the next 3 months. He wont be able to jump anymore and may be released on medical diability from the Army. We will have to wait and see. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers. Rachelle will have her hands full taking care of the two children and Izzay. Please continue to pray for them. Please pray for the West Fayetteville Baptist church, they have been so gracious and kind to us during this time.
- UPDATE 04/25/08 J.R. suffered a broken spin yesterday in a training accident. He did not injure the spinal cord and should make a complete recovery.
- 04/21/08
- Hope Hayes has been experiencing complications in her pregnancy for the last few months. Her water broke this morning and they are at Northside Hospital preparing for a c-section this morning. At only 23 weeks, I'm sure this baby girl will need to spend time in the NICU. Please keep this family in prayer! Thanks!
- 04/17/08
- Kim Cable's Dad has been admitted to the VA hospital in Johnson City, TN with chest pains. He will be undergoing tests all day today.
- 04/14/08
- Tamara Edwards will be having more tests this week to determine if the baby she is expecting is healthy.
- Temple Anderson, Lamar May’s cousin’s husband, has just had surgery for colon cancer and will be starting chemo soon.
- Adam Blackmon is scheduled for exploratory brain surgery & biopsy on April 24 @ ScottishRite, where he will spend a week recovering. On May 2 Adam is scheduled to have his left temporal lobe removed from his brain. Initial recovery/ hospital stay expected is 2 weeks. Your prayers, love, and support are appreciated beyond description.
- UPDATE 04/25/08 Adam Blackmon’s first surgery went very well. He is in Room 117 at Scottish Rite. His direct line is 404-785-4117.
- UPDATE 04/24/08 Adam had successful surgery today at Scottish Rite. This is the first of two surgeries that Adam will have. He will be hospitalized until next Friday when his second surgery is scheduled.
- 04/11/08
- Family and friends of Pam Kassis Pam passed away after a long battle with cancer.
- Jack Doyle, Marilynn Peal's brother-in-law, remains in Wellstar Paulding. He has been diagnosed with several infections and other treatable problems.
- UPDATE 04/14/08 Jack will be moving to Spring Mountain Assisted Living on Powder Springs Road sometime this week. Please pray that he will be able to make the necessary adjustments to another new place. He is feeling some better and will be released from the hospital as soon as I can make the arrangements with Spring Mountain and get his things moved.
- 03/13/08
- Bobby Christian will be having surgery and has requested our prayers.
- 03/13/08
- Marilyn Bailey, Ginger Jones' sister, has a heart blockage and will require surgery to insert stints. However, her blood pressure was too high today for them to safely perform surgery. As soon as it is regulated she will have the surgery and hopefully be released in a day or two.
- 03/06/08
- Hope Hayes, Savanna's former stepmom, has been expecting twins since the end of November (due August 18th). This was an IVF pregnancy and high risk also because she is in her late thirties. Last Friday she learned she had lost one of the twins. Since that time she has been on bedrest and yesterday went to the specialist. An ultrasound revealed parts of the non-viable twin remain with the possibility it could cause a severe infection. She was admitted to Northside where they are administering powerful antibiotics. If any signs of infection arise they will immediately take the other baby at just 17 weeks now. We are asking everyone to keep Hope, Jeff and Baby Hayes in prayer over the next week while she is hospitalized in hopes she can continue to carry this baby.
- 03/04/08
- Mercedes Edwards, daughter of Jason and Tamara, fell off a slide today at daycare and broke her arm in two places. They are at Cobb Hospital now to have a cast put on. Please keep this little one in your prayers.
- 03/01/08
- Family and Friends of Doris "Dorie" Doyle - Doris "Dorie" Doyle ended her battle with cancer just two weeks after the word cancer was first mentioned to Marilynn. All of the family, except Dan and Mason, were with her for several hours just a few hours before she stopped breathing. We appreciate very much all the prayers, words of encouragement, cards and food during the past two weeks.
- 02/22/08
- Family and Friends of Roy Carlsen’s father - Roy Carlsen’s father passed away last night in Chicago. Roy and Eileen are flying to Illinois today. Please pray for their safety and comfort.
- 02/22/08
- John Holland, Beth Vanderpool's father, is in CCU in Nashville. He appears to be having some intestinal and blood pressure problems. Jack and Beth left early this morning to be with him. Please keep John in your prayers.
- 02/21/08
- Charlotte Cargle - The doctors suspect that she has lung cancer. She will see a lung specialist tomorrow afternoon and a biopsy will be done.
- 02/19/08
- Justin Anderson, Tech & Robin Anderson’s son and Phil & Cathi Jones’ grandson, will have surgery at Scottish Rite Wednesday morning. The surgery is scheduled for 11:45. If all goes well, he will be back home that evening.
- 02/11/08
- Les Galligan will be having tests to determine what is causing blood clots. He has lost vision in one eye as a result of a blood clot.
- Roy Carlsen’s father has been diagnosed with inoperable liver cancer.
- John Satterfield, David Satterfield’s brother, will have heart surgery this week.
- Megan Davis was involved in a serious car accident and suffered a broken leg. She is staying with Sue to recover.
- Bill Lister’s father continues to have health problems.
- Karla Ruppenicker is recovering at home from surgery last week.
- The Bartlett and Cook families as they prepare for their foster children to be placed with family members.
- 02/01/08
- Chick Dimmock, David Doom's Aunt, is in her 80's and lives in the same retiment community, in Black Mt. NC, as his Dad and Mother, was admitted this past week to the Health Center (it is sort of an "almost" hospital for the folks there). They ran some tests and found out that she has liver cancer. This is a VERY fast moving, and often very painful illness. David's Mother's hearing isn't that good, but she said heard that his Aunt Chick would have 3-4 months, but his Dad said he heard the medical people say 3-4 weeks. David's Aunt Chick still has that dear wonderful cheerful attitude that first drew Libby to David's wonderful family, and her first response was, "I have been missing Al (her husband who died over a year ago) an awful lot, and I am so glad I will have a chance to be with him again!" David's Aunt Chick has a large family spread all over the place, including one child who is working as a missionary in South Africa. This will be a difficult time for all of her family and for David's family, too, becuse she has always been very close to David's Mother. Please do pray for them all. Thank you so much.
- 01/31/08
- Family and Friends of Louise Parker - Gene Arthur’s sister, Louise Parker passed away on Wednesday in North Carolina.
- 01/27/08
- Ellis Williams Just want to update you on Ellis' progress. Tomorrow Ellis is scheduled for his last chemo treatment. He has had a fairly good week (which was the 3rd week in the chemo cycle) with an improved energy level - considering the strain that chemo puts on ones body. He has been able to eat more this week than he has for a long time - even though the food possibilities remained very limited. He drank lots of instant breakfast which was more palatable than a number of other foods. His doctor prescribed steroids the second week of the chemo cycle, and I think this settled his body in regard to eating. His ophthalmologist prescribed three types of eye drops this week that she thinks will help with his vision problems, although he has not seen improvement yet. She said the blurred vision is not from the brain tumor but is a side effect of the chemotherapy. Please continue to keep him in your prayers and pray that the chemotherapy is working. I expect tomorrow the oncologist will give us a date for tests to determine the success of the chemo treatments.
- UPDATE 04/27/08 Ellis is scheduled for an MRI of the brain, which is a precautionary measure. We expect everything will be fine, but ask for your prayers nevertheless. We'll learn the results a week from tomorrow, May 5. One of us will update you at that time. He continues to feel well overall, and has regained much of his lost energy.
- UPDATE 03/26/08 Today God has given us a huge blessing with wonderful news! The oncologist and her P.A. were so excited that they came into our room together to share the good news. The radiologist's summary read, "There has been a striking reduction in both the volume and intensity of neoplastic tissue in the chest.........." The oncologist explained this means the chemotherapy did its job, and Ellis can look forward to many good months ahead. At the same time, the oncologist pointed out this type of cancer is expected to start growing again at some time down the road, since there is no recognized 100% cure. Ellis said, "That's OK - I'm already closer to joining that small percentage of 10 year survivors." As an effort to hold the cancer at bay, the oncologist has prescribed a targeted therapy, Tarceva, that Ellis will take in the form of a daily pill. Here is part of the written description we were given: "Tarceva is designed to block tumor cell growth by targeting a protein that is present on the surface of some cancer cells." If this therapy is working for Ellis at the end of three months, his oncologist expects he will take it for as long as two years, rather than having more chemotherapy. We are overjoyed today, and we KNOW that God is a mighty God, and has answered your many, many prayers of faith on behalf of Ellis. We love each of you and deeply appreciate your expressions of love and concern. Please keep Ellis in your prayers and especially pray that the Tarceva therapy will work for Ellis.
- UPDATE 03/21/08 Tomorrow Ellis will have a PET scan for a two-month evaluation following his last chemotherapy on January 28. We'll meet with his oncologist next Tuesday, March 25, to learn the results. Ellis' energy level is continuing to improve, and he said today that he thinks some of his sense of taste may be returning -- even though everything still tastes like dirt! Considering what his body has been through, he is doing well. Once again, we're asking for your prayers to our merciful God that the scan will show good results. One of us will send another update after meeting with the doctor next week.
- UPDATE 02/27/08 God has again blessed Ellis! Overall, Ellis' oncologist was happy (and smiling) today with the results of the tests from last week. The radiologist's report indicates a reduction in the size of the chest area lymph nodes, with no new lymph node enlargement since the December 10 CT scan -- this is good news. The tumor has remained unchanged from the Dec 10 CT scan, even though at that time, it had greatly reduced itself and was hardly there. Also, there is no indication of disease in any of his other organs that were seen in the CT scan (liver, thyroid, etc.). The oncologist does not recommend more treatments now, and this will give his body additional time to recover from the chemotherapy. In March, he is scheduled to have a PET scan and we'll meet with the oncologist for evaluation the last week in March. Her plan is to do frequent checks and watch for any changes. He is hoping to soon regain his energy and sense of taste. He is also anxious for his gums to return to a healthy state so he can resume his dental work from last fall. We both thank you for your ongoing concern and especially for your prayers. The news today says God has heard your prayers!
- UPDATE 02/22/08 Ellis had a CT scan, and we'll meet with his oncologist next Monday to learn the results. Overall, Ellis is pushing forward and retains his determination for good months ahead. As would be expected, he does have days where he doesn't feel well and hugs the pillow all day, but he is "up & around" most days. We're asking for prayers for God's blessings and that we'll be told on Monday the chemotherapy has been effective. As I think I told you, three weeks ago before his last chemo treatment his doctor was all smiles and excited that she will have good news next week. Thank you, thank you for your love and concerns.
- 01/16/08
- Ellis Williams has had a slow, slow week since chemo last Monday and Freda thinks a big part of this has been that he is barely able to get food or drink swallowed. He says the taste of everything is awful and he shudders and shakes when he tries to swallow. About the only things he has consistently been able to force down are instant breakfast and jello. I think the instant breakfast is the one item that is sustaining him. His doctor wants him to drink Ensure, but he finds that almost impossible because of the taste! The last few days, he has mostly spent his time on the sofa or the recliner enjoying lots of satellite TV with many naps in between. (Naps are good as this lets his body deal with the chemo.) Today is a beautiful, sunny day here in the low 60's and Ellis wanted to go for a ride. So off they went this morning and drove across the country side north of Frisco toward Oklahoma. Then he thought he could eat a McDonald's burger and he was able to get a few bites down and drink a few sips of soft drink. Even fast food is OK these days! Tomorrow morning he goes for lab work to determine the levels of his blood counts, etc. So far, he has been blessed with high white blood cell counts; this is the most important lab item in keeping his body strong throughout the chemo. His doctor called a few minutes ago and is prescribing a 3-day medication that might improve his ability to eat for the next few days. All in all, he is holding up extremely well considering the small amount of food he has ingested the last couple of weeks - no aches or pains. He is anxious to get the last chemo treatment behind him (two weeks from today), and is looking forward to eating and and regaining energy soon after that. They thank you for your many prayers and concerns.
- 01/07/08
- Marsha Zirkle, Marie Scott’s sister, is having several health problems. She would really appreciate cards.
- 01/02/08
- Gene Arthur is in Tanner Medical Center due to very low blood pressure. He is doing some better and hopes to be home in a couple of days. Gene and Charlotte have both been sick over the holidays.
- UPDATE 01/08/08 Gene will have surgery this afternoon (between 3 and 4) to replace his pacemaker. Gene has had a difficult two weeks and has been in and out of the hospital.
- UPDATE 01/07/08 Gene is in Cobb Hospital with blood pressure problems.
- Jack Doyle remains in rehab. and now has a sore on his right heal that has them very concerned due to his diabetes.
- UPDATE 01/07/08 Jack received a good report from his doctor this morning. Thank you for all your prayers.
- Tabitha, Rex and baby Will Willes Please continue to pray for them
- UPDATE 01/16/08 God is Good! Baby Will's difficulties at the end of last week turned out to be short-lived and he is again progressing. The good news is that he has been moved from Unit A in the neonatal intensive care unit to Unit B which is a step down unit - a sure sign he is not as critical and does not require the level of care he has been receiving. Tabitha is now able to pick him up, change a diaper or feed him without having to call a nurse and getting permission or having them hand him to her. He seems to be responding to his medication changes as well. Thank you so much for your prayers and support as we know this is what is bringing all of us through this.
- UPDATE 01/07/08 Baby Will is improving, but will not be able to go home for a little while longer.
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