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2005 Prayer Request Archive
There are several people who are in need of your prayers. Please remember these people and their situations to God:
- 12/30/05
- Hawk Smith, Ray and Terry Braddy's neighbor's 4 year old cousin, has been diagnosed with an inoperable malignant brain tumor. He is undergoing radiation at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN. His family worships at the College Hills C of C in Lebanon. They have requested our prayers.
- Rick Rissman was able to go home Wednesday evening. Please continue to pray for his recovery.
- Ben Ream remains at St. Joseph's.
- 12/25/05
- Cleo Herndon, Doyle West's mother, passed away yesterday in Cullman, AL. There will be visitation today starting at 3:00 at Moss Funeral Home. The funeral will be tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. Please remember this family in prayer.
- 12/23/05
- Rick Rissman remains at Cobb Hospital with a very painful and swollen hand. The doctors do not know what is causing the pain and swelling, or when he will be dismissed.
- Laurene Hitchcock did not receive good new in Texas. The tumor has continued to grow.
- Ben Ream will be spending Christmas at St. Joseph's this year.
- Julia Jones remains in serious condition without much hope of recovering.
- 12/09/05
- Mark Bruce, one of Kirk Eigel's customers, was involved in a hunting accident last Saturday. He was shot in the forehead and is in ICU at Grady. He has a wife and two children.
- Julia Jones had to be taken back to Kennestone Hospital yesterday.
- Ben Ream continues to struggle.
- 12/07/05
- Susan Thomas, Cari Musgrave's mother, has just found out that her cancer has returned. She was told that surgery is not an option and she will have to undergo chemo. Please keep Susan and her family in your prayers.
- 12/02/05
- Charlie Kirkland's 5 month old son passed away last night in the Birmingham hospital after battling pneumonia for several days in Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Charlie is Ken Cavenport's co-worker. Please keep this family in your prayers.
- Ben Ream -- Today is day 61 in the hospital. Even though his condition remain very serious, the insurance company would like to send him home.
- Robert Ream was sent home even though his condition has not improved very much.
- 12/01/05
- Gilberto, The Steed's foster child, had a court hearing yesterday and the judge allowed Bobby to testify, though they don't hold any allusion about the weight he gave the testimony. Whilst he did not make a ruling, he was not particularly encouraging. In fact, later in the day the birth family requested, and the judge granted, that Gilberto will have overnight visits every Saturday. It seems bleak from man's point of view, but as Jesus Christ himself said, " with man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." so please continue to pray for Gilberto fervently.
- 11/30/05
- Don Bailey, Roy Bailey's brother, who has just found out he has the type of Hepatitis that is incurable.
- Maighen Harris and her family are going through some very difficult times.
- Imogene Ellis, the mother of one of Pat Dobb's friends, has been diagnosed with cancer.
- 11/23/05
- Julia Jones, Jane Ream's mother, is in Room 557 at Kennestone with double pneumonia.
- UPDATE 12/02/05 - Julia has been moved to Room 660 and remains about the same.
- 11/22/05
- Nathan Pitts is dealing with some difficult issues at home and Tommy has requested our prayers for him.
- Ben Ream's surgery today was less successful than they had hoped for. Please keep him in prayer.
- UPDATE 11/29/05 - Some cautious good news, which we hope and pray will work out.......after just a few days ago saying Ben would still be in ICU for weeks, he has been moved to intermediate care! He still has a long way to go, but at least he is out of the ICU where he has resided for 3 weeks. They are going to try the intermediate care, and see how it works out. He is in room 375. Praise the Lord for answered prayers, and for those who prayed them!
- Bobby and Cindy Steed would like us to start praying now for the judge to make a wise decision next week.
- 11/18/05
- Robin Kiker is having severe headaches
- 11/17/05
- Maighen Harris, Anna Harris's daughter. Maighen is dealing with a lot right now personally and needs our support through prayer.
- Mindy Posie, the best friend of Kim Cable's niece, went to the doctor yesterday not feeling well. She was given an antibiotic shot after being told she had strep. Today she was "out of it" and was taken to Scottish Rite by helicopter. The doctors there said she was misdiagnosed, attempted to hydrate her - which all ended up settling in her lungs - and said she has toxic-shock syndrome. She is on a ventilator and not doing well at all. Her parents have requested prayers from anyone and everyone. Mindy is 15 years old.
- UPDATE 12/30/05 - Mindy Posey is scheduled to come home from the hospital next week! According to a buddy of mine at work she has a little bit of slowness on her left side, but other than that, all is well.
- Dawn Killian, Lynn Cunningham's niece, has had both Hodgkins and Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. She has just found out today that her cancer is back. She has had all the treatments she can have so the family need some prayers. Cancer is very prevelent in our family. I greatly appreciate my church family.
- 11/16/05
- Kim Cable's surgery went well.
- Mindy Posie, the best friend of Kim Cable's niece, went to the doctor yesterday not feeling well. She was given an antibiotic shot after being told she had strep. Today she was "out of it" and was taken to Scottish Rite by helicopter. The doctors there said she was misdiagnosed, attempted to hydrate her - which all ended up settling in her lungs - and said she has toxic-shock syndrome. She is on a ventilator and not doing well at all. Her parents have requested prayers from anyone and everyone. Mindy is 15 years old.
- Dawn Killian, Lynn Cunningham's niece, has had both Hodgkins and Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. She has just found out today that her cancer is back. She has had all the treatments she can have so the family need some prayers. Cancer is very prevelent in our family. I greatly appreciate my church family.
- 11/15/05
- Paul and Lynn Ellison are working though the death of Paul's father. Lynn and the girls came home yesterday and Paul will be home soon.
- Statia Noles has broken her foot and is in one of those lovely boots like Beverly Aldridge has been wearing.
- 11/11/05
- Kay Eddins had to be taken to Kennestone Hospital by ambulance Wednesday night. The doctors have determined that she had a very low sodium count but they do not know why. Please keep Kay in your prayers.
- UPDATE 11/15/05 - Kay will be gettiing a pacemeaker on Thursday morning at Kennestone Hospital. She will remain in the hospital through at least Friday.
- UPDATE 11/17/05 - Kay had pacemaker surgery today at Kennestone Hospital. She is resting comfortably and hopes to go home tomorrow.
- 11/09/05
- Jack and Beth Vanderpool are both going to the doctor to day because of coughs.
- Jared McCormick is recovering from a bad cold and cough.
- Grace Peal has been sick for a couple of days with the stomach bug.
- Dorie and Jack, Marylin Peal's sister and her husband, have both been sick with colds and coughs.
- Sue Davis is feeling a little better, but is still not able to drive because of dizzy spells.
- 11/08/05
- Charles Carlsen, Roy's father, was admitted to the hospital last week due to internal bleeding. While in the hospital, he fell out of bed and broke his hip and will be having surgery soon.
- UPDATE 11/15/05 - Charles remains in the hospital in Chicago. He had surgery for a broken hip last week. Unfortunately he has fallen out of bed again and bruised his other hip. He has lost a significant amount of weight since his wife's death last summer. Roy and Eileen will be traveling to Chicago soon.
- Ben ReamBen Ream continues to need our fervent prayers that he will be able to heal. He will be in ICU for several days, maybe even weeks.
- UPDATE 11/15/05 - Rick Leger had asked that we spend as much time as we could yesterday praying for Ben Ream. The news this morning is AWESOME. This comes from Brian. "A new type of bed "showed up" for him yesterday. It is a heated air chamber bed which has a constantly blowing supply of sand inside. The sand is there to stimulate the skin and blood flow for a patient who cannot move, in order to prevent bed sores and protect the sink. Outstanding!"
- Sue DavisSue Davis is feeling some better. The doctor has determined that she has an inner ear infection and fluid in the inner ear. She has been placed on a salt free diet and goes back in three weeks. If it is not better, there is a surgical procedure that can be done to drain the fluid.
- 11/07/05
- Doyle West's Mother is in the hospital. She has several health problems that the doctors are dealing with.
- Marel Bados's Wife has a rare type of pnuemonia caused by a bad bacteria lodged in her lungs. But thanks to God, her condition is stable for the moment. The doctors are treating her problem with great care. This problem has been getting worse for more than 15 days. (Marel Bados is a very dear man, and more importantly, a brother. He is one of the key evangilists to the churches in Trujillo. We came to know and love him during our trip to Honduras.)
- UPDATE 11/22/05 - Thanks to all who prayed for Marel's wife. The news is good. A doctor at the hospital in San Pedro found a strong infection in her right lung and is treating it with infections every 12 hours. She is making good improvements and will see the doctor again next Friday. They hope to be able to return to Trujillo next Saturday.
- UPDATE 11/9/05 - I have hope in God that my wife is going to get better and I want to express my deep concern for her health. I see I am obliged to ask all of you to help me in praying for her please because there are times that I become pessimistic at heart. I need encouragement and I don't understand the reason for my wife's sickness. She is still struggling with the sickness in her lungs and I would like to believe that it is not serious but her sickness is long and decimating and because of this I ask the brothers of the church of the Lord that they all pray for Angela Yanory my wife. I pray every day to my Lord and ask the question, "why is this happening to us?" At times I feel frightened about what will happen with my wife. I need all of the brothers to please pray for my wife at this time.
- UPDATE 11/8/05 - Thanks for your prayers and for caring about us. My wife is improving but the temperature is very cold and it is a little uncomfortable. I have to buy some medicine because her treatment is lengthy but my economic situation is not very good at this moment. Continue to pray for her because she needs it and I will keep you informed about her health.
- 11/04/05
- Keaton Shoemaker. Keaton is the grandson of Larry and Judy King. (Larry and Judy are friends of Bo and Linda Gray. They have have visited with us at West Metro a few times, they are members at South Cobb.) Keaton is 9 months old and was born with his intestines on the outside of his body. They started an intestinal transplant at 11:00 last nite, it was scheduled to last 12 hours. I think Keaton and his family live in Indiana , he is in a hospital in Chicago.
- UPDATE 11/4/05 Keaton came through his surgery very well. The doctors are very pleased with the results. Please continue to pray for this family.
- Ben Ream. Last night a new hole has opened up. It will be monitored over the weekend, and a decision made Monday on what response is required. The probability of another surgery is very high.
- UPDATE 11/7/05 Ben will be having surgery today and be back in ICU (third time this visit) for several days. Please keep Ben and the doctors in your prayers.
- Leslie Freeman is having surgery this morning at Kennestone. Please keep her in your prayers along with all the others.
- UPDATE 11/4/05 Leslie's surgery is going well and she should be in recovery soon. Ricky is there with the family.
- UPDATE 11/7/05 Leslie was able to go home yesterday but will have to take very easy for several weeks.
- 11/02/05
- Our friends and the people of Trujillo. They are suffering from heavy flooding.
- 10/31/05
- Frances Wedthoff, Jo Tate's son-in-law, is scheduled for surgery today at St. Joseph's.
- UPDATE 11/4/05 Frances had a very bad night and is in a lot of pain. The doctors are not sure why he is experiencing so much pain and are doing some tests.
- 10/26/05
- Sue Davis remains in a lot of pain at home. She has pulled some muscles in her neck and back.
- Julia Jones, Jane Ream's mother, was released from the hospital and is back in assisted living.
- Craig Dupree will go tomorrow to have his wrist and thumb checked at Scottish Rite.
- 10/20/05
- Derek May is having surgery this morning to remove a large tumor from his little finger.
- 10/21/05 - UPDATE Derek is doing fine. The tumor was removed and, while we must wait on the pathology report to be sure, the doctor seemed to be pretty confident that it is a "Giant Cell Tumor" and that it would be benign. During the course of looking at this tumor, Derek had a body scan which showed up a non-functioning kidney, so we'll tackle that one next. Thanks to everyone for their prayers....keep them coming!!
- Julia Jones, Jane Ream's mother, had to be taken to the hospital last night. She is at Kennestone waiting for a room. The doctors think she has a blood clot in her leg that can be taken care of with medication.
- Sue Davis has been very sick at home this week.
- Crystal Robison continues to have recovery from surgery, but is not feeling as well as she had expected.
- Amanda Lewis, David and Sharon's daughter, had an auto accident last night. She is recovering at home.
- Tracie Frendo was involved in an auto accident and is very bruised and sore at home.
- Rusty and Claudia Simmons have been visiting with us for some time and have requested our prayers. Their daughter, Maggie Ann, decided to come five weeks early. She weighs 6 lbs. 3 oz. and is 18 inches long. Claudia is doing fine, however, the baby is in ICU with low blood sugar, a little trouble breathing and a possible infection. She will most likely be in ICU all of today. They are at Cobb Hospital.
- 10/26/05 - UPDATE Maggie Ann was not released from the hospital yesterday. We have not been able to reach them today.
- 10/25/05 - UPDATE Maggie Ann was not able to be released from the hospital yesterday. Hopefully today. Keep them in prayer too.
- 10/19/05
- Charlene Brock, Peg Castetter's friend, will be having surgery today and has requested our prayers.
- Ben Ream remains in ICU and has developed a problem with one of his lungs. He will remain in ICU until this situation can be corrected.
- 10/31/05 - UPDATE Ben is in Room 312 at St. Joseph's recovering from his third surgery in the past three weeks. Please keep Ben and his family in your prayers.
- 10/26/05 - UPDATE Ben's surgery went as well as could be expected. He will be in ICU for several days. The doctors told them is would take Ben about six months to recover from this. Please keep him in your prayers.
- 10/25/05 - UPDATE Ben's surgery is scheduled for 1:00 p.m. today. Let's start praying now for the doctors and nurses, as well as for Ben and his family.
- 10/24/05 - UPDATE Ben's surgery is scheduled for Tuesday, not sure of the time yet. Please keep Ben and the doctors in your prayers.
- 10/21/05 - UPDATE Ben looked much better last night. His color is better, and breathing is better. His high pain times were not as bad, and he was more talkative. He could take short visits, between naps, if anyone wishes. Just be prepared that there may be times that are rough, or he may need to be alone for a period of time. Thank you all for your cares and prayers, and we are getting ready for the next surgery (probably Monday or Tuesday).
- 10/20/05 - UPDATE Ben was moved out of ICU last night and is in Room 307.
- 10/18/05
- Drake Harris, Bill and Carla's middle son, is at Scottish Rite with severe asthma problems.
- 10/20/05 - UPDATE Drake is doing much better and will be assigned to a regular room later today.
- 10/19/05 - UPDATE Drake is improving and hopes to be able to go to a regular room today. Please keep him in your prayers.
- 10/14/05
- Don Denney is in surgery at Kennestone to repair a broken blood vessel in his nose.
- Gene Arthur has been released from the hospital. He has suffered a very mild stoke with no damage. He will be seeing his doctors next week. Please pray for his continued recovery and for Charlotte as well.
- 10/14/05 - UPDATE Gene is recovering at home.
- 10/13/05
- Dorie Doyle, Marilynn's sister, went to Paulding hospital this morning. As of right now, they are not sure what is wrong. Please keep Doris and her family in your prayers.
- 10/17/05 - UPDATE Dori Doyle is on her way home from the hospital. Please continue to keep her and her family in your prayers.
- 10/17/05 - UPDATE Dorie is scheduled for a heart cath. at 8:00 a.m. Please pray that the doctors will be able to treat her condition successfully and she will be able to return to her normal routine. She has been experiencing chest pains since last Thursday.
- 10/14/05 - UPDATE Dorie had another problem with her heart last night and will be transferred to Piedmont later today. She is also having problems with her diabetes. Please keep us in your prayers.
- Gene Arthur has been released from the hospital. He has suffered a very mild stoke with no damage. He will be seeing his doctors next week. Please pray for his continued recovery and for Charlotte as well.
- 10/11/05
- Crystal Robison will be spending another day or two in the hospital. She is recovering fine, just needs a little more time.
- Grant Dupree is not feeling well and will be going back to the doctor today. Sheri had to take him yesterday because of an earache, now he is complaining of difficultly swallowing.
- Craig Dupree will go tomorrow to have his wrist and thumb checked at Scottish Rite.
- 10/11/05
- Ben Ream has made Very good progress (prayers answered) in the last 36 hours. He has been changed to the status of up and moving some, instead of bed confinement. I walked some with him last night. Even though it was painful for him, he was glad to get out of the bed. The TPN liquid nutrients have had their usual building benefits, with his weight up to 120 last night, from a low of under 110 last week.
His next surgical visit is scheduled today at 5:00, to check inside and replace the vac components.
Thanks to everyone for the ongoing prayers and cares. You are all our strength.
- 10/14/05 - UPDATE Ben continues to run a fever and is miserable. Still no visitors or idea of when he will come home.
- 10/12/05 - UPDATE Ben had a successful trip to the OR yesterday, but ran into trouble after the surgery. An infection has attacked, with his temp at 103.3 this morning, even under double Tylenol. They have stopped his TPN, and pulled the central line out. They have started a new antibiotic, and the fight is on.
- 10/07/05
- Michael Snipes had hip replacement surgery Tuesday at Emory and is in need of our prayers. He is Marcus's girlfriend, Jaclyn's father.
- Erin Jones, Beverly Aldridge's niece, had surgery to remove skin cancer and is 8 months pregnant. Please pray that the cancer has not spread to her lymphnoids. After the baby is born they will do further test and possible surgery. Please pray for a healthy pregnancy & baby. We prayed for her earlier during the year as she had a miscarriage. She has had a rough year.
- Frank Ward, Erin Jones's father is the man that we've been praying for to have a kidney put in that his wife is donating to him. Frank has not loss the fluid necessary for the transplant yet. Let's keep him & Janet in our prayers.
- Ben Ream will be hospitalized for two to three weeks and will require additional surgery.
- Marcia Miller had out patient surgery yesterday.
- Crystal Robison will be having surgery next week a Douglas Hospital.
- Dawn Wilson and Kellie Givens were not able to be with us Wednesday night.
- Gene Arthur continues to be in a lot of pain and so does Charlotte.
- Beth Vanderpool's father had surgery the first of the week and is recovering at home.
- Jack Smith, Libby Gray's father, suffered a serious injury to his hand.
- Wayne Smith, Kim Cable's father, continues to need our prayers as he recovers from surgery.
- Derek May has a got a tumor on his finger that the doctors plan to remove on Oct 20th. Please pray for a successful surgery and a favorable lab test afterwards.
- 10/06/05
- Lisa Gentle, Nathan Pitts mother, is to undergo a kidney and pancreas transplant today at the Universality of Alabama. Nathan is there with her. Please that this will be successful and restore Lisa's health.
- Gilberto Steed, Henry County DFCS have changed their minds again. They have located his birth mother and are trying to reunite them, even as early as some time this month. He has to make weekend visits and he is having a lot of difficulty with that. Please pray that God will intervene and save Gilberto from this thing happening.
- 10/04/05
- Freeda Williams, former member here, has asked that we remember her uncle H.A. Turney, who is undergoing a week of treatment for prostate cancer. H. A. and his wife Mickey are staying in a hotel in Tucker.
- 10/03/05
- Ben Ream was admitted into the hospital yesterday afternoon. He had the usual suspects of increased pain and temp, falling weight. His weight is now under 112. A CT scan last night revealed that the deep pocket they went after in the last surgery almost a month ago has now refilled to much larger than the original size. It is so large that on the scan they initially thought they were looking at the bladder, but no, that is over there! He is in room 325 at St. Joseph’s, and will be going back to surgery this afternoon. This is so old. We continue to pray that he will be healed completely, and have to suffer no more. We pray for a full and successful life, and a shining example of the healing power of God, if that is in His will. Thanks to every one for the continuing prayers and support. That is what keeps us all going.
- 10/04/05 - UPDATE Ben is recovering from surgery yesterday and may have additional surgery on Wednesday.
- The Coleman family, friends of Penny Brown, lost a 2 year old this weekend to SID's.
- Marilynn Peal would appreciate prayers for her elbow and wrist to heal so that she can start physical therapy soon. She goes back to the doctor tomorrow to have it checked because of the swelling in the hand.
- 10/07/05 - UPDATE Marilynn thanks every one for the prayers and words of encouragement since her accident. The doctor gave her good news and disappointing news yesterday, The good news is that the splint is off! BUT, she must keep it in the sling and not lift anything heavier than a glass. She starts Occupational Therapy on Monday. She is delighted to have the splint off and is committed to taking it very slow until the doctor says it is ready for her to use,
- 10/04/05 - UPDATE Marilynn will be going to the doctor this afternoon for him to check her arm. She continues to have a lot of swelling in her hand and pain in her elbow.
- Leah Donaldson has been admitted to Douglas Hospital due to kidney and bladder problems.
- 10/04/05 - UPDATE Leah will be released from Douglas Hospital some time this afternoon.
- 09/28/05
- Beth Dolan, Cindy Steed's sister, is experiencing some difficulty with the twins she is carrying, due in November. The doctors have decided they need to deliver them now, over a month early. Dale is taking her to the hospital as I type. Please pray for all of their health and safety.
- 09/28/05 UPDATE - Beth called Mom and everyone is doing great! Both babies weighed 4 lbs 14 oz and were 18 inches. Total twins from the beginning! The girl was born first, of course. Beth is going to be in the hospital for 3 days, but the babies will have to stay a week minimum. Their APGAR scores were both above 9. So, it sounds like they are both healthy, but they're still on oxygen right now.
- 09/28/05 UPDATE - Cindy just called and said the babies have just been delivered and seem to be safe, a boy and a girl. Beth is doing well also.
- Kurt Eigel was in a serious car accident yesterday morning on the way to work. He was
sitting in traffic and was rear ended by another vehicle. The impact
was so bad that the truck bed and extended cab portion of his truck
was pushed into the front cab with him. His head was cut on something
from the back window and he had to be rushed to the hospital. He does
not remember much of the accident, which the doctors say is normal
with this type of head injury. The cut on the back of his head is
about 4 inches across. He also has multiple cuts and scratches on his
arms and legs from all of the glass. This morning he is at home, but
in a lot of pain. He is having trouble moving his head and he is
starting to bruise over various parts of his body. The doctors have
him on muscle relaxers and pain medications to try and ease his discomfort.
- 09/27/05
- Tim Denney has a cast on his foot.
- Sheri Dupree was on her way back from Martin's this morning and saw the body of a dead man by the side of the road. Dan has been able to come home and talk with the police. Please pray that Sheri will be able work through this terrible experience,
- Maria Miller will be having out-patient surgery on Oct. 6 at Kennstone. Our prayers for successful surgery will be appreciated.
- 09/26/05
- Hudelson Family has a new member of our family. His name is Justin and he is 4 years old. If you see him, please feel free to introduce yourself, he loves to talk! He is super sweet and is adjusting well to being in a new place. Please keep him and our family in your prayers.
- Ben Ream goes back to the doctor this week. He is hoping that they will be able increase his medication in an effort to relieve some of the pain. Please keep Brian and Toni in your prayers as well.
- Leah Donaldson will be seeing a specialist on Tuesday about her kidney problems. Leah was unable to attend school last week due to the pain and weakness.
- Jarred Cook, Craig Dupree and Brittany Robison There seems to be an epidemic of hand and wrist injuries at West Metro, Jarred, Craig and Brittany are all in splints or casts. Let's pray for their healing.
- 09/07/05
- Mason Dupree. Sheri discovered two knots on Mason this morning, The doctor say that it is swollen lymph glands. They are doing blood tests and should get the results later today. We request everyone's prayers that it not anything serious.
- 09/07/05 UPDATE - Thank you for your prayers. Mason's blood tests all came back normal.
- 09/06/05
- Friends and Family of Carol Penland. Carol, who attended Burnt Hickory Church of Christ, passed away this morning. Please remember her family in your prayers today.
- 09/06/05 UPDATE - Visitation for Carol will be Thursday from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Mays-Ward-Dobbins Funeral Home on Church Street in Marietta. Her funeral will be Friday at 11:00 a.m.
- Friends and Family of Virgil Broom. Virgil, The grandfather of Mike McCone, Rhonda McCone's husband, passed away yesterday afternoon. He was 102. He will be buried in Mississippi some time this week.
- 09/01/05
- Liz Karlin, a friend of Kellie Givens, attends Tulane but has not heard from her. Please pray for her safety and comfort during this tragic time.
- Ben Ream will be having surgery today at 12:30. The doctors hope that it will be done on an outpatient basis. Please pray that everything will go smoothly and he will be able to return home later today.
- 09/02/05 UPDATE - Ben is scheduled to be released from St. Joseph's this afternoon. The doctors have said that his recovery from this surgery will take a significant amount of time. Please continue to pray for him through this ordeal.
- 09/01/05 UPDATE - Ben is out of surgery but as is usually the case there was a lot more to do once they started the surgery. He will be spending the night at St. Joseph's and there is a chance he will be sent to Wound Care for an additional stay. The doctors believe there will be a time of recovery involved with the surgery today.
- 08/31/05
- Mildred Skelton passed away this morning at 7am in Tennessee. She was 93 years old. She was Jo Tate's mother and Cristi Holbrook's grandmother. Please keep this family in your prayers.
- 08/31/05 UPDATE - Visitation will be Friday night from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Jerry Smith Funeral Home in Athens, Tennessee. The street address is 1010 South White Street. Her funeral will take place that evening as well at 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Burial will be Saturday morning at 10:00 a.m. at Tranquility Cemetery.
- 08/26/05
- Marilynn Peal fell yesterday morning, severely injuring her elbow. She had surgery Thursday evening and is currently in room 320 at Paulding Hospital. She is in a lot of pain. Please pray for her.
- 08/19/05
- Dan Dupree has been having some chest pains this week and will be having a Stress Test next Tuesday. His EKG was normal and the doctor thinks it is a pulled muscle, but wants to make sure it is not his heart.
- 08/17/05
- Iris Carittini, a friend and the mother of three of our students at Nebo (7 year old twin girls and a 9 year old boy) has been diagnosed with thyroid cancer. She is currently in isolation and receiving massive radiation treatment. The Carittini's are from New York and do not have any family members in the area.
- 08/19/05 UPDATE - Iris was discharged from the hospital and had only been home a couple of hours when I phoned. She is very weak and tired. She said that Anthony, her son, and Crystal seemed to be holding up well but Cassidy was having a difficult time. Please continue to pray for this family as they work through this very trying time.
- Her address is
- P.J. & Iris Carattini
- 74 Kenley Lane
- Douglasville, GA 30134
- Linda Laughlin's, wife of Kelly Laughlin (a teacher on Kim Johnson's team), cancer has returned. They are treating her with a new IV drug as radiation is no longer an option. Kelly said that at their last doctor's visit the prognosis was not good. They have two sons, a junior at EPHS and a freshman at UGA. Brian, their oldest son is excited to be attending UGA but is worried that he may lose his step-mother.
- Her address is
- Kelly & Linda Laughlin
- 197 Presidential Dr.
- Dallas, Georgia 30157
- Jane Dunfee, another team member of Kim Johnson, recently lost her husband, a physician in the Dallas area, and is struggling physically and emotionally.
- Her address is
- Jane Dunfee
- 2230 Springhill Road SE
- Smyrna, GA 30080
- David and Libby Doom are facing a difficult situation that they are going through and have asked for our prayers.
- 08/16/05
- Landon Kiker was at the ER all day Sunday. His asthma is giving him a really hard time. He was very close to pneumonia but is being treated with steroids and round the clock breathing treatments. Hopefully he will be back to normal soon.
- Michael Crider, the son of a coworker of Robin Kiker, had to be airlifted to Scottish Rite Saturday for a collapsed lung. Apparently they have no idea how this happened but he is in very serious condition. He will be having surgery Tuesday to remove part of his lung and they are concerned about his heart as well. He is only 14 years old. Please put this child and his family on the prayer list.
- 08/15/05
- Roy Bailey had laser surgery today on his eye. He had injured his eye several weeks ago and it was not healing properly. Roy and Liz have been visiting with us lately.
- James White, Betty Lister's father, will be having laser surgery on his eye this Wednesday.
- 08/12/05
- Dan Dupree's Aunt Margaret passed away this week. The funeral will be tomorrow in Stone Mountain.
- Bill Dobbs, Richard brother, had emergency surgery last night at Kennestone for a ruptured esophagus and an abscess around his heart. He is in very serious condition and the family has requested our prayers.
- 08/09/05
- Carolyn Horne, Lowell Kissinger's sister, in Springfield, MO needs prayer. While treating her bleeding ulcer, by doing a gastric bypass, there have been additional complications and they had to do another surgery because of an infection, removing some additional colon. She is back in ICU and the next few days are critical.
- Danny Kay, Lowell Kissinger's brother, in Ottawa KS, is being treating with IV antibiotics twice a day at home for his bacterial infection.
- Dennis and Joan Burns, Dennis is recovering from open heart surgery and even though he is back at work he is very depressed about his future. They have gotten behind on their bills and we are going to be helping them with their rent, but they also specifically asked for prayers
- Martha Williford, Allie Whisenant's mother passed away yesterday. Her body is at Parrott Funeral Home, 8355 Hwy. 74, Fairburn, GA . The funeral will be tomorrow. Visitation was tonight from 6:00-8:00 PM. Mrs. Williford visited with us several times while we were at Roberts.
- 08/08/05
- Doyle West had to go to the emergency room yesterday morning. He was treated and released.
- Mason Dupree had to go to the doctor this morning because of a stomach virus. They are hoping that he will not become dehydrated.
- All the students, teachers and administrators who are starting back to school this week.
- 08/03/05
- Mildred Cole, Pat Dobb's friend, passed away yesterday afternoon after a long struggle with cancer. Please remember Mildred's family and friends as they go through this difficult time.
- 08/02/05
- Gene Arthur is in Room 281B at Cobb Hospital. He passed out and fell yesterday. When he came too, Charlotte took him to the emergency room and he was admitted. His calcium and potassium levels are very low. They have him on IVs to raise these levels. He feels better today but thinks they will keep him a few more days.
- 08/05/05 UPDATE - Gene Arthur was released from the hospital yesterday afternoon.
- 07/29/05
- Leah Donaldson will be having to undergo a lot of tests in the next few weeks to determine the extent of the kidney damage the diabetes as caused. She will be on medication to slow the damage and will require 6 shots a day of insulin. Please pray for Leah and her family. She was diagnosed with diabetes when she was only a year old.
- 07/28/05
- Friends and Family of George Reagan Libby Doom's uncle, George Reagan, passed away. Please keep the Doom family in your prayers.
- Mr. Reagan’s arrangements are:
- McKoon’s Funeral Home (Newnan GA)
- Viewing – Friday, July 29th – 6-8 pm
- Funeral – Saturday, July 30th – 2 pm
- 07/25/05
- Leslie Huddleson went back to the ER on Sat. night and she remains very weak, could you put out an appeal for people to fix meals this week. I would be happy to coordinate it. If someone can fix food for them they can contact me. Chad and Leslie live down below Interstate 20 in Douglasville so it would be good if we can get people down that way to fix food and deliver it. Whatever we can work out!!
- Carolyn Horne, Lowell Kissinger's sister, has a bleeding ulcer which is resulting in extreme loss of blood. She is preparing for her 4th surgery, in the last 48 hours, this morning at 8:30 AM Eastern. The doctors have attempted to cauterize it twice and then tried to clamp it yesterday afternoon, nothing has held. This morning's surgery is to be more comprehensive, which I don't know exactly what that could include, but prayerfully the right move. She's in Springfield, MO, but resides in Branson.
- Danny Kay, Lowell Kissinger's brother-in-law, has been in the hospital for a few days now with a bacterial infection, that has not been diagnosed yet. His entire body aches. He was moved Saturday to a hospital in Overland Park, KS (Kansas City) that has an Infectious Disease Department. Please pray that the doctors can find out what needs to be done. Danny lives in my home town of Ottawa, KS.
- Fred and Eleanor Kissinger, Lowell Kissinger's parents, are celebrating their 60th Wedding Anniversary this coming weekend. Lisa, the boys, and I plan to leave Thursday morning driving to Ottawa, KS to be there for the celebration and reception this weekend. The events of the past few days are really taking a toll on my parents. My brother drove them down to be with my sister in Springfield, MO. One of my other sisters has also gone down to be with them.
- 07/22/05
- Lin Davis will be having surgery on Tuesday at Piedmont Hospital. He has requested our prayers that all will go well and he will have a speedy recovery.
- 08/12/05 UPDATE - Lin Davis is doing much better now that he is at home.
- 08/09/05 UPDATE - Lin is home!!!! He is still weak, but he is at home and very glad to be there. He appreciates all the prayers and help that have been offered to them the past two weeks.
- 08/08/05 UPDATE - Lin is finally making some improvement and hopes to be able to come home later this afternoon or in the morning.
- 08/05/05 UPDATE - Lin is slowly recovering at Piedmont. He has not had anything to eat in eleven days. Please keep Lin and Dora in your prayers.
- 07/29/05 UPDATE - Kathy, Lin and Dora's daughter, has asked if there are any of our members, or if we know anyone, who could stay with Dora both during the day and at night. They are willing to pay someone to do this if necessary.
- 07/29/05 UPDATE - Please continue to pray for Lin Davis. He is have a very difficult time again this time. His body just does not want to "wake up" after the anithesia. Jackie and Kathy are going to need help with someone to stay with Lin starting Sunday or Monday night. Please keep this family in prayer.
- 07/27/05 UPDATE - Lin is in Room 586 at Piedmont. He had a pretty good night, but is not able to having anything to eat or drink. The doctors are wanting to take it very slow. Please continue to remember Lin and Dora in prayer.
- 07/26/05 UPDATE - Lin's surgery is over and he is in recovery. The surgery was much more involved than the doctor had expected and Lin will be in the hospital of at least 5 days. They will be going much slower with the solid food this time, in hopes of avoiding the problems that Lin experience the last time he had surgery. Please keep Lin and Dora in your prayers.
- Laurene Hitchcock wanted to let everyone know how much she appreciates our prayers, phone calls and other acts of kindness. She was able to walk to the door and sit on the couch for a visit, but is still very weak and in a lot of pain. She is hurting all over her lower abdominal and is very concerned that the cancer is continuing to grow. She will be going back to Texas in two weeks for more scans. She requests that we continue to pray for her. She wants very much to be able to go to her Grandson's wedding in Panama City the end of August.
- Kay Eddins remains in Room 407 at Kennestone and doesn't know when she will get to come home. She thought she would be coming home on Wednesday, but the doctor's decided to run more tests. Please keep her in your prayers as she is ready to go home.
- Dorie and Jack Doyle, Marilynn's sister and brother-in-law, are traveling back to North Caroline to finish getting the their house empty and ready to sell. Please pray for their safety and for the quick sale of their house.
- 07/21/05
- Lady in Austell A patient of Carol's (Allison's mom) who lives in Austell was living in a flood zone and didn't know it...she lost everything in the hurricane rains last week. She's had to relocate to an apartment with just a very few items from her house. She is in desperate need of a bed for herself and her 11-year-old daughter, any furniture that is available, cookware, utencils, clothing, everything! The mom wears size 12/13 or a med/large. The daughter wears a size 12 regular or an XL girls size (or s/m adult size). Anything that can be contributed would be very appreciated. Items can be given to me on Sunday morning and will be delivered to her Sunday afternoon.
- 07/18/05
- Adam Blackmon is in Room 115 at Scottish Rite for tests.
- 07/22/05 UPDATE - Adam will be released from Scottish Rite this afternoon.
- 07/18/05 UPDATE - Adam will be hospitalized for 7 - 10 days as the doctors try to determine exactly why he has seizures.
- Leslie Hudelson continues to have complications. She is recovering at home.
- Mary Ann Ward, Rhonda McCone and Janet Waddell's mother, is in the hospital waiting for surgery.
- 07/18/05 UPDATE - Mary Ann was in Tanner Medical Center, but is now at home. She does not know exactly when surgery will be scheduled.
- 07/15/05
- Mildred Cole. Her family has been told by the nurse that Mildred only has about 4-6 wks. She has gone very weak and lost the use of her left side. Next Wed. is their anniversary and will be a very bad day for Charles.
- 07/25/05 UPDATE - Mildred is having seizures one right after another and the Hospice nurse said it could be any time now. Please remember this family and all the friends who will miss her so much.
- 07/18/05 UPDATE - Mildred has been given only a few weeks to live. Mildred and Charles will celebrate their 50th Anniversary this Wednesday and Pat Dobbs has requested that we shower them with cards. 261 Quailridge Rd, Hiram, GA 30141.
- Eddie Overstreet has only been given a few months to live. His wife and 13 yrold daughter are devastated. If only they could find some cure for cancer. What a blessing that would be. Please offer continued prayers for this family.
- 07/12/05
- Dan Brown, Beverly Aldridge's Uncle, is suffering with colon cancer and will find out this week if he has to have surgery.
- Janet & Frank Ward, Beverly Aldridge's nephew's mother-in-law & father-in-law, will be having surgery Thursday, July 14. Janet will give her husband Frank one of her kidneys.
- 07/11/05
- Peg Castetter has requested our prayers. She had to leave after morning service because of pain and was not able to come back last night.
- Lani Skipper and her new born son, Chase, a friend of Eileen Carlsen, had a very difficult delivery and the baby was in distress at birth, but seems to be doing better now.
- 07/10/05
- Leslie Hudelson had to be taken by ambulance to Cobb Hospital during evening services. Please keep this family in your prayers.
- 07/11/05 UPDATE - Leslie spent the night at Cobb Hospital for observation and hopes to go home as soon as the doctor comes this morning.
- 07/06/05
- Brooke Botts has been taken to the hospital complaining of pain behind her eyes. Please keep this family in your prayers.
- 07/07/05 UPDATE - Brooke was taken last night to Egleston for a CAT-scan after complaining of pain in her eyes. Egleston has recommended that she see her pediatrician and possibly follow up with an eye doctor. Please keep the Botts and Larkin families in your prayers.
- 07/05/05
- Clara Howell. Pam McCoy's mother, passed away on July 4. She had been in very poor health for several months. There will be a memorial service at the Powers Ferry Church of Christ at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday.
- Chad and Leslie Hudelson found out this morning that Leslie has miscarried at 12 weeks. Please keep them and their girls in your prayers this week.
- Mission Trip, Let's be praying for our Mission Team as individuals as well as a group. The following left this morning:
- Emily Asmussen
- Thad and Rachel Bartlett
- Ashleigh Beall
- Meredith Clark
- Jared Cook
- Cory Denney
- Reagan Holland
- Amber Holland
- Lance Holland
- Molly McCullers
- Jared and Brittany McCormick
- Melinda McGuire
- Matt McGuire
- Danielle Purvine
- Joe Robinson
- Bobby Steed
- Paige Steed
- Betty Lister will be having surgery today at Piedmont. She hopes to be home on Wednesday.
- Marilynn's sister and her husband have moved. Yesterday went much better than expected, but took longer than expected. Their furniture should arrive early this afternoon and they hope to be here before the movers.
- 06/27/05
- Bryan Nolan, Judy's nephew (Michelle's cousin), woke this morning unable to tie his shoes or button his shirt. He was experiencing weakness in his legs, calves, and thighs as well. By lunchtime, he had to call his wife from work to get her to come help him eat his lunch, as he was unable to feed himself. He saw his primary care doctor who told him to go to the neurologist immediately. His appointment with the neurologist is in the morning. Bryan is 28 years old and married with two young children (the ages of Brittany and Brook). The family is very concerned and covets our prayers. Michelle said he was just fine yesterday
- 07/05/05 UPDATE - Bryan is doing much better. He is walking better and overall muscles are improving. The doctor was very encouraging. Obviously the prayers worked again. He had tremendous improvement and if he continues with this improvement all should be clear. Thank you all so much! Isn't it amazing but then again, it really should not surprise us! Thanks again!"
- 06/28/05 UPDATE - Although it seems to have stabilized somewhat this morning, Bryan's condition got much worse as the day went on yesterday, to the point that he is unable even to touch his thumb to his forefinger. The probability has increased that he has a very rare degenerative muscular disease. Please continue to pray for Bryan, his wife, and his two small children.
- 06/20/05
- Jeff Steed, Bobby's brother, was admitted to Paulding Hospital yesterday suffering from chest pains. Please keep Jeff in your prayers as he has tests to determine what is causing the pain.
- 06/17/05
- TNBC Middle Schoolers - Jared left with morning with several of our Middle School children to go to Nashville for Impact. Let's pray for their safety and that they will grown spiritually because of this weekend.
- 06/14/05
- Gracelyn Larkin, the four month old granddaughter of Tom and Judy Larkin, had testing yesterday for a possible abnormality of the right arm.
- UPDATE 06/15/05 - Of course our Father came through as always! Gracelyn's test results were fine. The cause of the abnormality at this point is unknown but her parents are satisfied. A prayer of thanks is in order. We so much appreciate your support. Thanks again!
- Jeremy Greer, a friend of the Kikers and Anna Harris, is on the front line with "first in the 108th 48 Brigade." A tent very close to his was hit this week and a good friend seriously injured. Please remember Jeremy and all the other men and women who are fighting for our freedom.
- 06/13/05
- Teresa Dyer came forward yesterday and asked for our prayers.
- Rhonda McCone came forward yesterday and asked for our prayers.
- Chris Carver came forward yesterday and asked for our prayers.
- Preston and Gidget Shropshire are recovering from surgery last week. Preston had back surgery and Gidget had wisdom teeth removed.
- Kay Eddins, Elizabeth Frizzell's mother, to our family. Kay recently lost her husband after a long illness. I am sure she would appreciate hearing from us.
- Ben Ream, is back in the hospital. He has been going down hill for several weeks. He is in Room 318 at St. Joseph's.
- UPDATE 06/14/05 - Ben was able to come home and is feeling some better. He will be going back for more tests in a few days.
- Carol Penland, a sister in Christ, has been in the hospital for over a year. She attended Burnt Hickory Church Of Christ. She went in to the Hospital for a seemingly simple Gastric Bypass operation. Due to complications she has remained in the hospital ever since. For those of us who have been hospitalized a day or two is a long time. She has been transfered to Emory University Hospital ( her 3rd hospital) for a possible additional operation to correct the complications. Carol needs our prayers our calls and encouragement cards, so please do so. If you would like to visit her please call ahead first , I believe mid morning may be best best time, but please call first.
- 06/12/05
- Lynn Cunningham fractured a rib and is in a lot of pain.
- David Doom’s parents continue to struggle with several health problems. Please pray for their recovery.
- Laurene Hitchcock traveled to the Anderson Center in Texas this week for evaluation. She continues to be very sick from her chemotherapy treatments.
- Donna White, A friend of Ricky and Stacy Gray’s, has been diagnosed with leukemia this week. She will immediately begin treatments.
- 06/01/05
- Natashia, Brandon Jones' girl friend, is the hospital in Athens with blood clots in her leg. She has requested our prayers.
- 05/31/05
- Joshua Holland is having his tonsils and adenoid removed today at Scottish Rite Hospital. Let's pray for a speedy recovery for this little guy.
- 05/23/05
- Anne Freeman, the mother of Adam Freeman, was admitted to the hospital in Nashville yesterday after she had 3 seizures. She has had seizures before. Adam has traveled to Tennessee today to be with her.
- 05/23/05
- Charles and Amy Sanders lost of their 3 1/2 year old son, Charles, Jr. He drown yesterday after morning services in the baptistery at the Fairview Church of Christ in Stockbridge.
- Marcy Wood, Peggy Robertson's sister, has been diagnosed with melanoma. The doctors have removed a spot on her arm and she will be having more tests this week.
- Julia Jones, Jane Ream's mother, fe3l at church yesterday and broke her hip. She had surgery last night.
- 05/18/05
- Family of Angelyn Brown. Leigh Ann Dotson has requested our prayers for her family as she travels to the funeral of her grandmother, Angelyn Brown. She was 88 years old and had suffered from Alzheimer's for about 10 years.
- Jerry & Ann Miller, former Westside members, were in an auto accident last week. Jerry has 2 cracked ribs but was allowed to go home. Ann has been in the hospital since last Saturday, originally in Madison County Tennessee, and now Emory in Atlanta. She has suffered brain injuries but at this time are unsure about the extent of damage. I spoke to her this morning and she seems to be doing okay. Everyone's prayers would be appreciated.
- 05/18/05
- Anissa Weaver, one of Kim Johnson's co-workers, Last night Anissa's husband's brother was involved in a serious car accident and he passed away this morning. So, Anissa will conclude the arrangements of one funeral to begin another. She forwarded the following: ""I don't know for sure when I'll be back at school. After all the arrangements with Kevin are finished, we have to start all over again. Greg's brother had a car wreck last night and did not make it. Greg is in Chattanooga now with his mom and all of the arrangements will most likely be in Blue Ridge, GA, so I'll have to go out of town. Please pray for us. I am really struggling with understanding this all and knowing how to explain it to my children."
- The Brown Family and the Fleeman Family John's Brown's nephew, David Brown, his wife's brother's two year old daughter, Arianna Fleeman was attacked and killed by a pit-bull dog last night. Her mother, Brittney has major damage to both of her hands and will probably need skin graphs. Jason, Brittney, and Arianna were at our house in April on their way to Florida. Please pray for this family.
- Holly Morrison, Monique Jacques' friend, is the hospital with a staff infection in her arm. This is a very serious condition that could result in paralysis of her arm, or if it spread to her brain, could cause death.
- 05/17/05
- Charlotte Arthur was involved in an auto accident on her way home from work this morning. She has a cut on her head and is at home recovering. Some one pulled out of a day care center and hit her.
- Family and Friends of Kevin Dinning - Kim Johnson just found out that Kevin passed away yesterday afternoon. This is the young man that we have been praying for who just found out he had leukemia.
- Eric Smith the son of a friend of Pat Dobbs, was in a serious auto accident this morning.
- 05/16/05
- Elizabeth Frizzle and the Eddin's family are making arrangements for her father's funeral.
- UPDATE 05/16/05 - Visitation will be Tuesday from 6 - 8 at Carmichael's on Whitlock Avenue. The funeral will be Wednesday at 2:00. Please keep this family in your prayers.
- Pat Dolan has been sick at home for almost a week with double pneumonia.
- Courtney Kiker fell at church last night skating and had to have stitches in her chin. They were at the emergency room until midnight last night.
- 05/12/05
- Anissa Weaver, one of Kim Johnson's co-workers, received a phone call this morning with shocking news. Her 34 year old brother-in-law has had a stroke. She is at the hospital with her sister right now. The doctor just came in and said that he has no blood platelets, therefore, no clotting ability. He may have leukemia or a severe blood infection. The doctor also said there is a very good chance that he will not survive. He is on a respirator and is unconscious.
- UPDATE 05/18/05 - The arrangements have been made and the services will be tomorrow.
- UPDATE 05/13/05 - We just received news that after 24 hours there is some brain activity. As of now the doctors are unsure what the outcome might be. They are continuing to treat the Leukemia. Anissa asks that we continue to pray as it was the power of prayer that resulted in brain activity. As I am updated, I will continue to forward information.
- UPDATE 05/13/05 - Late yesterday surgery was performed to remove the blood from his brain. The surgery did not go as expected. He is in an unconscious state and will probably not regain consciousness. He was diagnosed with leukemia and they are literally pumping platelets and blood into his body. They can only do this for 12-24 hours. At that time they will have to stop. The prognosis is not good. Once they stop he has only a matter of hours. Please continue to pray for this family as he has a four year old and an eighteen month old. They are also concerned for his soul as to their knowledge he has not accepted Christ.
- 05/11/05
- Linda "Mimi" Gray is at the Imaging Center at Marietta Surgical Center and will probably have her gallbladder removed this afternoon. Ricky is on his way and will call back with more details.
- UPDATE 05/12/05 - Mimi is is on her way home from the hospital. All of the tests came back negative and she seems to be very healthy. The doctor does believe, however, that there is a chance her stomach pain is because of her gallbladder. She was told that if the pain continues or worsens that removing her gallbladder would be the next step.
- UPDATE 05/11/05 - Mimi is in room 120 at Kennestone for further testing. At this time, there is no surgery scheduled. More info as it comes in…
- Vernon Tatum, Matt Botts' grandfather, is having open heart surgery at Crawford Long today. He is 80 years old. They have requested our prayers.
- Kenneth Payne, a former member at Macland Road, will be having knee replacement surgery on Monday, May 16.
- Dorie Doyle, Marilynn Peal's sister, will be having two tests tomorrow that will require her to be under anesthesia. The doctors are trying to determine why she is anemic.
- Peg Castetter will be traveling this weekend to her 43rd Class Reunion.
- Ethel Hart, Kim Cable's aunt, is very sick with Alzheimer's and other health problems.
- 05/10/05
- Hugh Jones, the father-in-law of Cathi Jones, is an eighty one year old cardiac patient who this week started dialysis due to kidney failure. He lives in Summerville GA.
- 05/04/05
- Jeff Cooper, Judy May's cousin, had a major brain hemorrhage, followed by brain surgery and an extended drug induced coma in ICU. He's only 27 years old. Jeff survived the surgery and was eventually moved to the Shepherd Center for recuperation and therpy. He and his family face tough times ahead as his recovery to normal activities is uncertain at best. We'd like to request your prayers on Jeff's behalf and also for his parents, Randy and Betty Ann. We've all been reminded in the recent past of the power of prayer! Jeff seemed to really enjoy cards recently sent to him as he holds onto them at length. The family asked that we send him cards and we're asking you and any who will from your church families to send cards to:
- Mr. Jeff Cooper - 232-1
- c/o Shepherd Center
- 2020 Peachtree Road, NW
- Atlanta, GA 30309-1465
- 04/30/05
- Family of Bernice Gray. Bernice Gray, Bo Gray's mother and Gary, Tina, Ricky, Jason's grandmother, passed away early this morning. Please pray for our family during this sad time.
- UPDATE 05/04/05 - Funeral information for Bernice Gray.
- Visitation will be Saturday 05/07/05 from 11:00 - 1:00 at Campus Church of Christ in Norcross.
- The funeral will be held there Saturday 05/07/05 at 1:00.
- Graveside service will be at Saturday 05/07/05 4:00 at the Bremen City Cemetery.
- In lieu of flowers the family has requested donations be made to Georgia AGAPE in her honor.
- Directions to Bremen City Cemetery:
- I-20 West to the Bremen exit. Turn right at the first light (the exit ramp). Turn right onto Highway 78 (there will be a Wal-mart Supercenter at that intersection). Travel 6/10 of a mile and turn right onto Reid St. The cemetery driveway is under a wrought iron archway.
- OR
- From the Marietta, Dallas, Hiram area: Highway 120 west - Buchanan Highway - to 27 by-pass. (There is a traffic light there.). Turn left (south) on 27 by-pass. Travel about 5 or 6 miles and turn left onto Highway 78. Travel approximately 1/2 to 1 mile and turn right onto Reid Street. The cemetery is on the left. Driveway is under a wrought iron archway.
- 04/29/05
- Joe Hartley, Terry Braddy's step-father, hopes to be released from the hospital today. Terry has requested our continued prayers for him and for her mother.
- Carolyn, Bo Gray's sister, was released from the hospital and is enjoying her visit with her son, who is graduating from Pepperdine.
- 04/26/05
- Roy Carlsen's mother continues to be in very serious condition. She has pneumonia, a very rapid heart rate and blood clots. Please pray for her comfort and for her family at this difficult time.
- UPDATE 05/07/05 - We have just learned that Roy's mother has passed away. The funeral will be on Monday. Please continue to pray for Roy, Eileen and the family.
- UPDATE 05/03/05 - Roy's Mom has been moved to a Hospice Unit. She has removed the breathing tube and will not let them reinsert it. She is having difficulty breathing. Roy and Eileen plan to stay until she passes away.
- UPDATE 04/29/05 - Roy and Eileen Carlsen are still in Chicago at his mother's bed side. She does not seem to be improving. Please pray for Roy and his family.
- 04/22/05
- Steve Evans' father has suffered a heart attack and is in Kennestone Hospital.
- Kay Tabor has been sick with bronchitis for several weeks.
- Carolyn Penner (Kelso), Kay Tabor's sister, has recently had a baby.
- Jameson Hope had an MRI yesterday. We have not heard anything yet from the Hope's. They were also to see the neurologist today. Please continue to pray for healing for Jameson.
- UPDATE 04/29/05 - The Hope's received good news this week in regard to Jameson's tumor, it does not seem to be growing at this time. They will be keeping a close check on it.
- Russell and Evie Gassaway . The Father of one of MaryKyle and Mary Elizabeth's classmates, had a car accident on Thursday afternoon. He fell asleep at the wheel and his car went down in a ravine and was on fire. A passerby pulled Russell from the car just as it exploded. He was life-flighted to Grady and is in ICU there. He has multiple broken bones in his body on top of other injuries and last I heard was still on a respirator just to give his body a break. his name is Russell Gassaway and he is stable, but will have a long road of recovery ahead. His wife Evie has been asking me about West Metro. In fact she had planned to come Easter Sunday but Russell had the flu and they ended up spending the day in the ER. They receive the newsletter that we send to the homes close to the bldg and really enjoy it. She told me that she had stopped going to the church where they have attended and would like to find somewhere that "just goes by the Bible". She stopped me Monday and asked for a "Favor" and that was just that I put their family on our prayer list at West Metro and told me about the wreck. Russell is the breadwinner in the home. Evie keeps a child or two part-time I believe, but my understanding is he is the main support. It is also my understanding that the nature of his work is that when he is not working he does not get paid. They have 3 children at home ranging in age from 4 - 15. The school sent home a letter to parents asking for either monetary donations or food. They have set out a box for food donations, but few have added to it. I thought this might be a great way to make an impression on this family and for us to reach out to a family in our community. If anyone can make a casserole or other main dish that can go in the freezer and bring it to me Sunday, not frozen yet and in a disposable container ready for the freezer with cooking instructions and what it is attached, Kellie Givens and I will get it to them. This way, they can have dinner ready to go in the oven when they are in from the hospital. If you don't have time to cook and still want to help, they will take whatever help that is given. You might instead pick up one of those "bakes"...like a casserole or pasta dish in a box or just a Wal-Mart or Kroger gift card...just thoughts. Or send a card to Grady for Russell Gassaway identifying yourself as a member at West Metro. Above all, please keep this family in your prayers both for Russell's healing but also that we at West Metro might reach out and touch them through this difficult time.
- 04/19/05
- Gilberto. We need everyone in the church and their friends to pray to God that he will cause our adoption of Gilberto to be successful. An uncle, that almost two years ago said he wanted nothing to do with him, now says he wants him. Now that he is our son and fully a part of our family, it would destroy his life to be ripped from us and sent to strangers (if only you could only imagine what it would do to Mason if someone took him and just gave him to strangers). Gilberto would never know Jesus or the salvation he offers. His great potential would be destroyed. His world would crash down. Please have everyone pray to God so that He will not allow this to happen. He is sovreign and all powerful, surely he will rise up and save this innocent and loving child! Please pray and plead with God to help!
- 04/18/05
- Laura Anderson, Tech and Robin's daughter, fractured her arm last night. She is seeing an orthopedist this afternoon for follow-up.
- Jameson Hope, will be having a MRI Wednesday or Thursday of this week. Last time he had some complications from the anesthesia. Jeff and Quayla have asked for our prayers.
- Mason Dupree, started running a fever last night. At 1:00 a.m. it was 103.5. Sheri has an appointment at 9:45 to find out why. His balance is affected and he is unable to stand even holding on to something. Please pray that there is nothing serious wrong. Your prayers will be greatly appreciated.
- UPDATE 04/18/05 - Thank you for your prayers! Mason has a virus. His ears, throat and chest all check out fine. The doctor thinks the fever will be gone in a couple of days.
- 04/15/05
- Melissa Wheeler, Melanie McDaniel's sister, has cancer.
- 04/13/05
- Pauline Posey, Ken Lassetter's mother, passed way yesterday. Her funeral will be at Rosehaven in Douglasville tomorrow at 2:00. Ken and Judy are staying with Ken's brother in Douglasville.
- George Younce Sr., father of George Younce from Macland Rd., passed away on Monday and the funeral will be in Ohio.
- 04/05/05
- Stephanie Horn, Jennifer Studdard's younger sister, was involved in a serious car accident this morning. She was life flighted to Grady Hospital and underwent surgery. She is currently in ICU. Jennifer has asked that we please pray for Stephanie and their family.
- UPDATE 04/06/05 - Stephanie had her surgery today. She is expected to be in ICU at Grady for about 3 days. She is in serious but stable condition.
- 04/04/05
- Laurene Hitchcock will have her first appointment today at the M.D. Anderson Clinic in Houston, TX. They have requested our prayers that the doctors there will be able to help Laurene in her battle with cancer. She expects to be coming home the end of the week.
- 04/01/05
- Ben Ream had to go back in to St. Joe’s yesterday. The usual culprits were there, of increasing constant pain, with falling energy and weight. He is having a real hard time this session, with the desire to have a life instead of just living. It is taking a toll on him. Please include in any prayers for him that he regain mental strength as well as the healing he needs. As of yesterday, they still did not have any results from the camera-pill test of almost 3 weeks ago.
- 03/29/05
- Shirley Leger will be having knee replacement surgery today at Piedmont Hospital.
- UPDATE 03/29/05 - Shirley is in recovery and seems to be doing fine. Let's continue to pray her recovery.
- UPDATE 04/01/05 - Shirley was able to come home today.
- Pat Dolan is very sick at home with the flu. She can hardly talk and is feeling miserable.
- Jameson Hope will be going to the doctor on Thursday for a shunt adjustment which they hope will help the vomiting. He will also be seeing an neurologist.
- Jo Tate is undergoing a test today and has requested our prayers.
- Louise and Don Thornberry are going through some difficult times.
- Marilynn Peal's sister and her husband are traveling from North Carolina today to make the final arrangements on the apartment they will be moving into in a couple of months. This is going to be a big adjustment for them and I ask for your prayers for them.is undergoing a test today and has requested our prayers.
- 03/25/05
- Jeff Cooper, Judy May's first cousin's son, has suffered a brain hemorrhage on Monday and is in critical condition in Kennestone Hospital. Jeff is the son of Randy and Betty Ann Cooper and is 27 years old. He had a brain tumor when he was 14 years old, which was removed and followed up with radiation treatment. Jeff is in a drug induced coma at this time. At first the doctors gave the parents little hope for him, but the CAT scan on tuesday looked better than they had expected. Tomorrow they'll do another CAT scan and if it looks as good as Tuesday, they plan to SLOWLY bring him out of the coma over the weekend and into early next week. If that goes well, they'll do an EEG to see what kind of brain activity is there. It a touch and go situation, but there seems to be a glimmer of hope now and his parents are optimistic! Please pray for Jeff's recovery, his doctors, his parents, sister and all his family!! If anyone is at the hospital, please stop by to see the family...they are normally in the waiting area right outside the ICU unit on the 3rd floor. Judy and I went up to see them tonight after we got back and found out what had happened.
- William Miller, Marty's father, has been diagnosed with prostate cancer.
- Evelyn, Sue Davis' aunt, is not expected to live. She has requested prayers for Uncle Milfred and their children, Jim and Molly.
- Marcia Miller with be seeing several new doctors and undergoing more tests to try to determine why she continue to loose weight.
- Laurene Hitchcock and Mildred Cole continue to struggle in their battles with cancer.
- Shirley Leger will be having knee replacment surgery on Tuesday at Piedmont.
- David Doom's mother hopes to be released from the hospital today. David is in North Carolina helping them.
- Bobby Roberts, Beth Vanderpool's brother-in-law, is having seizures as a result of accelerating Alzjemer's.
- Jameson Hope's tumor does appear to be growing again and he continues to have difficulty eating and keeping his food down. He will have another MRI in six weeks to check on the size of the tumor. Please pray for the all of the Hope's.
- Ryan and Nicole Walker, Torre' s brother and sister-in-law, have been told that their unborn child has serious health problems and will not live.
- Gene Arthur had a cyst removed on Wednesday and is at home recovering.
- Buddy Rogers, Paul Ellison's uncle, passed away on Tuesday.
- Beverly McManus is hoping to come home today after a couple of weeks in the hospital following double knee replacement surgery.
- Chandler Minehart is back home and going great. The doctors are very optimistic that this will take care of this problems. They family is very appreicative of all the prayers.
- Tommy Richardson, Kim Thompson's father, had surgery yesterday to remove a mass in his colon. Mr. Richardson has several other health problems.
- 03/22/05
- Ryan and Nicole Walker have just learned that there may be problems with their unborn child. They will be having more tests done tomorrow.
- Kim Thompson's father has been taken to Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga with problems with his kidneys, heart, etc.
- Grace Peal had oral surgery today. What was suppose to be a rather simple extraction turned into oral surgery that should have been done by an oral surgeon, not a dentist. She is recovering at home.
- 03/21/05
- Barbara Daniel, Kim Cable's mother, will be having surgery today at Emory and has requested our prayers.
- Shirley Leger will have knee surgery next week at Piedmont.
- Craig Dupree's shoulder is feeling much better and we are optimistic that he will not require surgery to repair the tear in his rotator cuff. I would like to thank all of you for your prayers.
- Marilyn Peal's Family Her sister and her brother-in-law who live in North Carolina have decided to move to Georgia as soon as they can sell their house in the mountains. They are not in the best of health and this move will be very difficult for them. Marilyn is so glad that they will be closer to her. They will be living in the same complex as Miss Grace. Jim's sister, Louise and her husband, are going through some difficult times, please pray for them. Please do not mention this to Miss Grace at this time, just pray.
- 03/17/05
- Jonathan Bailey, the son of Roy and Liz Bailey (that worshiped at Macland and for a short time at West Metro), fell last week and injured his knee. They have requsted our prayers. They hope to worship with us this Sunday.
- 03/13/05
- Beverly McManus will be having double knee replacement surgery today at Piedmont Hospital. The surgery is scheduled to start at 12:30. Please be praying for successful surgery and a complication free recovery.
- UPDATE 03/22/05 - Beverly hopes to come home tomorrow. She will have to continue with therapy at home.
- UPDATE 03/21/05 - Beverly was moved to Rehab last Thursday and will be coming home today or tomorrow. Please continue to pray for her recovery. She is in Room 474 and the direct line is 404-605-1474.
- UPDATE 03/13/05 - Beverly is in recovery after successful surgery to replace both knees. We do not have a room number yet. Please continue to pray for her recovery.
- Ben Ream is having more tests this week.
- Toni Ream is having problems with her knee.
- 03/11/05
- Jim and Emma Doom, David Doom's parents, are having a rough time right now and need our prayers. They are in the process of moving to a facility where they can get more assistance. Yesterday David's mother fell and broke her hip. She has already had surgery and required three pins to set the break. David and Libby will be going to be with them the first of the week.
- Jameson Hope had a rather lengthy MRI yesterday and they are waiting for the results. Please continue to pray for the Hope's.
- 03/08/05
- Mildred Cole is in surgery now. She was having back problems and they found sv. cracked vertabaes and a degenerated disk. They also found blood clots in both legs and they are putting in filters to keep it from going to her heart. Please put her back on our prayer list along with Charles, her husband, who is suffering along with her.
- UPDATE 03/14/05 - Mildred is in room 543, Kennestone Hospital, I am sure she would appreciate your cards and prayers. As of last nite she was feeling a little better. However, Charles, Her husband is exhausted and was sent home to rest. Please continue to pray for this couple.
- Jameson Hope will have another MRI this Thursday. Jameson is on antibiotics that seem to be making the vomiting worse. Please continue to pray for Jameson.
- Heather Kuykendoll spent most of Sunday night at the ER. She will be having her gallbladder removed soon and has requested our prayers.
- Ben Ream continues to be in a lot of pain, but he is at home.
- Beverly McManus will have double knee replacement surgery in less than a week.
- UPDATE 03/15/05 - Beverly is in Room 425 at Piedmont and has just had her first visit with the Physical Therapist. She expects to be in this room for five days and then be moved to rehab for about a week. The doctor is very pleased with the way the surgery went and expects her to make a full recovery.
- UPDATE 03/15/05 - Beverly is in a lot of pain, especially in her right leg. She is not able to take morphine because it makes her itch. Her left leg seems to being doing much better than the right one.
- Shirley Leger will have knee replacement surgery on March 29.
- Chandler William Minehart On May 8, 2004 Chandler William Minehart was welcomed into this world; and while his parent’s hearts were overwhelmed with joy and excitement, the delivering doctor and nurses looked at Chandler and knew something was wrong. Covering Chandler’s tender body were black, blue and purple bruises. Chandler was immediately taken to the neonatal intensive care unit and underwent testing to explain his bruising. The doctors soon discovered Chandler had a critically low platelet count due to incompatibility of Chandler’s platelets and his mothers. Chandler immediately began platelet transfusions.
When Chandler was 2 days old, his NICU doctor ordered a MRI to make sure Chandler’s brain had not suffered because of the low platelets. Chandler did not have any bleeds on his brain, but the doctor did discover a problem. Upon reviewing the MRI, the doctor saw a very large cyst within one of the membranes covering Chandler’s brain. The diagnosis was an Arachnoid Cyst. Arachnoid cyst often go undetected and without problems. However, in Chandler’s case the cyst has caused pressure on his brain and seizures. Left untreated, the cyst can have long-term neurological side effects, blindness, deafness, paralysis, developmental delays, and extremely painful headaches.
Chandler underwent surgery in September 2004 in Atlanta for the cyst to drain. However, the surgery was not successful. Now Chandler must undergo another surgery in order to alleviate the pressure created by the cyst and to prevent damage to his brain and nervous system. But due to the rarity and complexity of neurological disorders such as this, Chandler and his parents must travel to California to have an innovative, cutting edge laser surgery performed on Chandler’s cyst. The doctor in California is the only surgeon in the nation to perform this highly specialized surgery.
Since the day Chandler was born, he has been a fighter. He has surprised his doctors from the beginning with his beautiful bright personality and relentless spirit. Chandler’s parents have promised him they will go to the ends of the universe to have him healed. For now, they are just crossing the Nation.
- 03/03/05
- Mason Dupree has both ears are infected and he has a lot of congestion in his head. His lungs are clear and we are thankful for that.
- 03/03/05
- Pat Dolan was admitted to Cobb Hospital. She passed out at the dentist office yesterday.
- UPDATE 03/03/05 - Pat was able to go home this afternoon.
- Gene Arthur went to Cobb Hospital but was not admitted. He had fluid on his lungs.
- UPDATE 03/03/05 Gene is at home.
- 03/02/05
- Ben Ream went back in to St Joseph's this morning. He has lost five pounds since Saturday. The usual sick routine, so we expect standard treatment, most likely.
- UPDATE 03/03/05 Ben remains at St. Joseph's for treatment for severe pain and rapid weight loss.
- 03/01/05
- Baby Kimothy, Thad and Rachel's foster child, has been admitted to Cobb Hospital with RSV and pneumonia. He is in Room 312. Please pray that he will respond well to the treatments and be able to come home very soon.
- UPDATE 03/01/05 Rachel says, "Just came home to pick up a few things & thought I would let you know he's doing pretty well. His usual smiley self. When I left he was kicking and squealing and grinning from ear to ear at Thad so not even the IV & other wires and such are slowing him down too much! The great news is that they just got us the results of the RSV test and he is negative so it's apparently just another icky virus that came on quick. They did have some concern about his high heart rate in the last hour or two so hopefully we will have some answers on that soon and it will be nothing to be concerned about."
- UPDATE 03/02/05 Kimothy had a good night, but has not eaten, so they will be spending at least another day and night at Cobb Hospital. Rachel and Thad appreciate all the prayers and calls offering to help out with Mary Kyle and John Mark.
- UPDATE 03/03/05 Kimothy is doing well and just has to continue the treatments here at home. He's hardly stopped smiling through it all though and he loves the breathing treatments so there is no problem there! Thanks so much for all your thoughts and prayers, we are doing well!
- UPDATE 03/03/05 Kimothy is home and doing much better.
- 02/26/05
- Brooke Botts The tests run last week revealed some structural problems on the left side of her brain. Please keep her in your prayers as they research what the next step is.
- Quayla Hope will be induced tomorrow. Please pray for a safe delivery and for the health of mother and baby.
- UPDATE - 03/02/05 We want to welcome Kenyon Chayce Hope, who was born yesterday afternoon at 2:10 p.m. He weighted 8 lbs 1.9 ounces and is 19 1/2 inches long. Mom and baby are doing great and resting comfortably at Tanner Hospital, Room 309. Congratulations to all!
- 02/21/05
- Carolyn Clark and Janet Pollack have been visiting with us for some time. Their father passed away this morning. As of right now we do not know any arrangements or details.
- 02/20/05
- Laurene Hitchcock had another chemotherapy treatment this week and is recovering at home.
- Jameson Hope will have a follow-up visit with his doctor on Thursday and a MRI will be done. Jameson had some gastrointestinal tests done on Tuesday and they are still waiting for the results. Also, please be in prayer for Quayla as she will be induced on February 28.
- Beverly McManus will be having double knee replacement surgery March 14.
- Parker Wilson broke his wrist in a motorcycle accident. Please pray that he will recover quickly and his pain will be minimal.
- 02/18/05
- Eddie Overstreet, the friend of Pat Dobb's son, has been told that the cancer has not spread to his brain, but that it is in his liver. They request our continued prayers.
- Danny Bowman, Buddy and Betty's son, has cancer in his lymph nodes. He goes back to the doctor Feb. 28 to find out what the treatment plan will be. They request our prayers.
- 02/17/05
- Brooke Botts will be having a very serious test today at 4:00. They have asked us to pray that all will go well.
- UPDATE 02/21/05 This morning the doctor notified the Botts family that the test results did show Brooke has some structural problems on the left side of her brain. The Botts are traveling today to Disney World for vacation so they will learn more information about what is next for Brooke when they return.
- UPDATE 02/18/05 Brooke came through the MRI/MRA(angiogram) okay. She has had a very difficult time but has smiled throughout a lot. We should get some results tomorrow (Friday). This is a very serious situation and we ask for prayers to our Father on her behalf.
- 02/14/05
- Jordon, will be going to his new foster home Tuesday the 15th. He had a
visit with his new foster family Friday. I met the family and they are
wonderful people. They have 5 biological children. Three Adult children,
two of which are in college, a 12yr old son and a 5 year old son at home.
Jordan will be their first foster child. They are Christians and go to
church Every Sunday and Wed. They are also very active in their community
working with various youth activities. I am very happy for Jordan. He even
looks like he could be their own biological child. I ask that you remember
Jordan in your Prayers as his future is still very uncertain, Also pray that
his move to his new home will go well. Thanks for all your Prayers
- Brooke Botts is in Room 115 at Scottish Rite for tests. Please pray that they will be able to find out why Brooke continues to have problems.
- Beverly McManus will be having double knee replacement surgery March 14. Beverly has requested our prayers that she will not have complications this time and that she will recover quickly.
- Anna Harris will be starting a new job this week and is very excited. It is only part time now, but should become full time very soon. She requests our prayers as she wants this to be a start of a new life for her and her children.
- Bo and Linda Gray are traveling to Connecticut to see their newest grandson.
- 02/08/05
- Wellanell Jones, Robin Anderson and Cari Robinson's grandmother, lives in Blue Ridge and is suffering from osteoporosis. She has broken four bones in her back just rolling over in bed. They have been going to Blue Ridge on the weekends to help her.
- Eddie Overstreet, a friend of Pat Dobb's son, is suffering from cancer and is in serious condition. His wife, Mary, and daughter, Hannah, have asked us to pray for him.
- Jameson had a rough weekend and has lost 4 lbs. in last two weeks. Quayla and Jeff are very concerned and discouraged after him having a couple of really good weeks. Please continue to remember them in prayer.
- 02/07/05
- Patrick and Laura Ward, the brother and sister-in-law of Amy Cole (she and Scott have been visiting us for several weeks), have 2 children, one a new born and Laura has to go to Afghanistan in June.
- 02/04/05
- Jordan, Terry and Nina Hale's foster child. "DFACS called yesterday and said that they will be moving Jordan to a new foster home in Henry Co....They want him moved by the 15th of Feb... The reason they want him moved is they feel he is too far away and it is difficult to get him to his visits with his mother on Tuesdays...We have told DFACS that we would provide Transportation for these visits, but they will not accept this offer.. Terry and I both know and can except the fact that Jordan would leave one day... We had hoped that when that day came that he would be going into a permanent situation ... It is very upsetting for us to see him put into the cycle of one foster home after another... Agape is going to try to convince Henry county DFACS to have another court hearing..... Its a long shot, but we haven't given up Hope...So we would appreciate all of you prayers in order that Jordan will be in the place best suited for him and that Gods will be done."
- David Payton, a friend of Chris and Allison (Cook) Wooten, was involved in a bomb explosion this week while serving in Iraq. He is in critical condition and not expected to live. Please remember David, his family, and friends during this sad time.
- UPDATE 02-08-05 David has not been able to be moved to Grady. He is in San Antonio on life support and in a coma. The doctors are not optimistic about his recovery. All his expenses will be taken care of by the Marines, but his parents are going to need help with the extra expenses they have had and not being able to work. If you would like to make a donation, you can make the check out to West Metro or to United Community Bank.
- UPDATE 02-07-05 David has been flown from Iraq to the Grady Burn Center. He is in very, very critical condition with server burns to his lungs as well as his body. His family is going to need financial support as well as our prayers.
- Angie Purvine has been sick with pneumonia but is feeling much better.
- Mike Foster, a friend of Tommy Pitts, found out two weeks ago that he has leukemia. The doctors do not expect him to live. He has a wife and teenage daughter.
- Jeremy, a classmate of Kensley Turner, has been diagnosed with diabetes. He is in the hospital undergoing treatment.
- Lloyd Perry, a friend of Brian Ream's, has been placed in Hospice Care.
- Jim Aldridge. His Aunt Vinita passed away this week. Jim and Beverly will be traveling to Florida for the funeral on Saturday.
- Danny Bowman, the son of Buddy and Betty, will have surgery next week for stomach cancer.
- Marcia Miller is still waiting her from tests that were done almost two weeks ago.
- 02/02/05
- Ilegbinijie Family Sarah Ilegbinijie, a 6 year old here at Baggett Elementary in kindergarten, passed away suddenly yesterday from kidney problems. We here at Baggett are devasted, as is her family. The family is from Nigeria and have no insurance. If anyone can help, please see me tonight at church. Any donations would be greatly appreciated.
- 01/28/05
- Our Soldiers The next few days are going to be very dangerous for our soldiers as the voting machines are put into place and the voting begins. Please remember to pray often for this to go well.
- Kathryn and Heather, two friends of Bonnie Johnson, are having physical and emotional problems.
- Tim, Dale Rogers son-in-law, will be going to Iraq and leaving Jody and two children behind.
- Tina Cunningham delivered a baby boy last night. Congratulations to all the Gray's and Cunningham's.
- Kayla and Rikki Hagerty have been out of school all week with the flu and running high temperatures.
- Shannon, a friend of Brian Ream's is going through an very ugly divorce.
- Lynn, a friend Beverly Aldridge's, lost her home but is doing okay and will be moving in with a cousin.
- Laurene Hitchcock had another chemo treatment and is very sick at home.
- Tyler Copley continues to battle cancer.
- Harold Smith, Mike Thompson's step-father, has kidney cancer.
- George, Libby Doom's uncle, is suffering from shingles.
- Jerry Davis will have open heart surgery on Friday.
- Jameson continues to have problems with vomiting.
- 01/26/05
- Lyle Shackelford, Battalion Chaplain, As a transportation battalion, my unit will be delivering the voting
machines and the ballots to villages and cities throughout Iraq during the
upcoming elections. (January 30/31) Our convoys are prime targets for the
insurgents because they do not want the equipment to arrive at the polling
stations nor do they want the local Iraqi citizens to have the chance to
vote; timely delivery must occur so that the elections occur. Encourage
your friends and family members and those within our churches to pray
specifically for the electoral process. Historically, the previous
totalitarian regime would not allow individual citizens to vote. Democracy
will not be realized in Iraq if intelligent and competent officials are not
elected to those strategic leadership positions within the emerging
government; freedom will not have an opportunity to ring throughout this
country if the voting process fails. Announce this prayer request to your
contacts throughout your churches, neighborhoods, and places of business.
Those with leadership roles within the local church post this message in as
many newsletters and bulletins as possible. There is unlimited potential
for God's presence in this process but if we do not pray then our enemy
will prevail (See Ephesians 6:10-17) A prayer vigil prior to the end of the
month may be an innovative opportunity for those within your sphere of
influence to pray. This is a political battle that needs spiritual
intervention. A powerful story about God's intervention in the lives of
David's mighty men is recorded in 2 Samuel 23:8-33. David and his warriors
were victorious because of God's intervention. We want to overcome those
who would stand in the way of freedom. David's mighty men triumphed over
incredible odds and stood their ground and were victorious over the enemies
of Israel. (Iraqi insurgents' vs God's praying people). They don't stand a
chance.
I will pray with my soldiers before they leave on their convoys and move
outside our installation gates here at Tallil. My soldiers are at the nerve
center of the logistic operation to deliver the voting machines and
election ballots. They will be driving to and entering the arena of the
enemy. This is not a game for them it is a historical mission that is
extremely dangerous. No voting machines or ballots. No elections. Your
prayer support and God's intervention are needed to give democracy a chance
in this war torn country. Thank you for reading this e-mail. Please give
this e-mail a wide dissemination.
Thank you for your prayer support for me and my family. Stand firm in your
battles.
- 01/25/05
- Jerry Davis, Pat Dobbs' brother-in-law, is at Piedmont Hospital and will be having open heart surgery soon. His health has not been good and his family is very concerned.
- 01/24/05
- Don Denney fell off of a ladder last week at home. He injured his shoulder, but did not break any bones.
- Barbara Denney is recovering from oral surgery that she had last week.
- Emma Wilson had to have 7 stitches Saturday night after she was injured by her grandmother's dog.
- Ben Ream is in Room 528 at St. Joseph's. Brian had to take Ben back to the hospital last night due to serve pain.
- Sue Kiker was not able to be with us yesterday because her blood pressure has been very high.
- Lynn White, a friend of Beverly Aldridge, lost her home to a fire last week. Lynn has two grown children and is going through a divorce.
- 01/22/05
- Delaney and Deena Late Thursday night an 8-month-old little girl named Delaney pulled a hot Fry Daddy onto her body. Her Mom, Deena, pulled her out of her walker and also burned herself. They life-flighted the little girl to Scottish Rite and then to Parkland Burn Center in Dallas. She has 40% burns on the trunk of her body. They are going to amputate at least 3 fingers on one hand and will have to graft skin from her Mom and Dad to help repair her. She is in critical condition and her lungs have filled with water. They don`t know if she will live or not. They say the next few days will decide. They live in Florence, Texas and have two other children. THEY NEED AS MANY PRAYERS AS THEY CAN GET. Will you please forward this to as many prayer warriors as you can? It only takes a moment to say a simple prayer for this sweet baby, and prayer is much more powerful than most people realize! Please take just a quick minute to pray for this baby girl and her mother.
- 01/21/05
- Our Soldiers Assisting in the Iraq Elections Sherri Rissman sent the following: "Request prayer for God's protection of the Army team that will be moving voting machines and ballots into the enemy's arena in Iraq. Quote from the chaplain's message below: "This is not a game for them; it is a historical mission that is extremely dangerous. No voting machines or ballots....No elections. Your prayer support and God's intervention are needed to give democracy a chance in this war torn country." I am afraid that we take the privilege of "voting" for granted in this country. This made me stop and think about how blessed we are to live in the United States where we can vote without fear.
- 01/16/05
- Emily Asmusen is goint through a great deal of family difficulty. Some is currently moving in with the Cook's. Please pray for her.
- 01/14/05
- Mildred Cole is are struggling with cancer.
- Vineta Aldridge, Jim's Aunt, lives in Okeechobee, FL and suffers with heart disease. They have just assigned her to Hospice. Her husband Zollie is very depressed. They are around 80 years old.
- David and Libby Doom's daughter is looking for a job. She has recently moved to the Atlanta area and has not been able to find a work.
- 01/13/05
- Greg, the brother of a coworker of Bobby Steed, is asking for your prayers. Greg is now in the University of Pennsylvania Hospital. He was admitted there on Christmas afternoon. Since his admission, he has incurred some nuerological impairment. It is believed that this is a result of nerve damage caused by shingles and /or leukemia which was found in his lower spine. Thus far, cat scans of his brain have been clean, which is a good sign. It is believed that this new leukemia was caught early and is treatable by radiation which he receives once a day. Five sessions down, seven more to go. We need your prayers so that Greg starts showing some improvement in his motor skills. His spirits are good and his determination is unwavering as shown by the golf ball that he keeps squeezing in his hand. Along this journey that started in London , Greg has continually amazed us with his determination, courage and faith in God. Since his bone marrow transplant, he has won some incredible "battles" . With your help, he will win this one too. We helped him the last time...through prayer. May our prayers be answered now as well.
- 01/12/05
- Ben Ream had to be hospitalized yesterday after developing complications during dental surgery. He had six teeth removed and spent the night at Northside Hospital.
- Eddie Overstreet, a friend of Pat Dobbs' son, has cancer and has a 13 year old daughter. Eddie has been told that there is only a 27% chance that the treatments will be successful.
- 01/10/05
- Denise Turner & Frank Ward. Frank Ward, is in need of a Kidney transplant to save his life. He currently has dialysis every other day, five hours each time. Doctors have said if he does not have a transplant he cannot live longer than two years even with machines working for him. Right before Christmas, my Dad's cousin Denise Turner, went to Piedmont Hospital for testing to see if her kidney was a match. As hard as it was for my Dad to allow a family member to even offer this GREAT sacrifice, he excepted it because she is the only family member in good heath, and no history of Cancer. (You cannot donate an organ if you have had ANY form of Cancer). Yesterday, Piedmont Hospital called to say, Denise is a MATCH!! We were so excited, and saw an end in sight! Until we discovered that during her intense examination that Denise has a lump in her breast. We do not know if she has Cancer or not. We are only asking for you to pray for Denise and her health. If it is God's will for her to be the key tocontinue Frank's life we know your prayers will help. Please keep each of them in your prayers.
- 01/09/05
- Marci Gray's water has broken, a month early. She's been taken to the hospital and they are prepping her for c-section.
- UPDATE 01/09/05 - Sophia Blair Gray arrived this evening weighing 5 lbs. 8 oz. and is 19 inches long. Mother and baby are doing fine. Congratulations to Marci, Jason and the whole Gray family.
- 01/05/05
- Jameson Hope is being admitted to Scottish Rite tonight. He's developed a gathering of spinal fluid on his brain. The doctor is going to do additional surgery in the morning to insert a permanent shunt to deal with the excess fluid. The build up of fluid can develop pretty quickly into a bad situation so he wanted him admitted tonight. The surgery is scheduled for 7:30 or 8:00 in the morning. The procedure will take about 45 minutes plus the time for going to sleep and waking up (most likely a couple of hours). The doctor predicts that he'll be feeling good by tomorrow night and we should be released Friday. We would ask for everyone's prayers tonight and know that God will see him through this procedure as well. We're in Room 103
- UPDATE 01/05/05 - The Doctor just came in and told us that Jameson is doing fine. We're waiting for him to come out of recovery. Should be another 20 minutes
- UPDATE 01/05/05 - After a long day of recovery, Jameson was up eating and playing last night. But...this morning he awoke with another headache and nausea. After a CT scan, they found that now too much fluid was being removed. Fortunately the valve is externally programmable, so they were able to adjust. He's now feeling better as he rests in bed. We're waiting for the doctor to come back around in the next couple of hours. Not sure at this point when we'll be released. God continues to work on Jameson and we're thankful for the many prayers on his behalf.
- UPDATE 01/09/05 - After an energetic night that kept us up until 12:30 this morning...Jameson awoke with no headache and feeling pretty good this morning, so the doctor released us. He still has lots of healing to do...but we're thankful that God has brought him through and past these rough times. We'll be going back to the doctor for follow up in about 10 days. Thanks for the prayers already said and for your continued prayers as he moves along the path to recovery. We're confident that he's in God's hands and that he'll go through the rest of his recovery without any other "speed bumps".
- UPDATE 01/12/05 - Jameson is gaining strength each day, but still has head pain and nausea. They appreciate our continued prayers for his recovery.
- Valerie Jemison, a co-worker of Nina Hale's, received a phone call at work telling her that her 16 year old son (Red) had passed away He was playing basketball at school and started having seizures... He had no previous medical problem... Everyone here is devastated ...We have all watched him grow up.
- UPDATE 01/14/05 - Valerie is grieving the loss of her son. The autopsy did not reveal anything unusual and they are saying that he died of natural causes, his heart just stopped beating.
- Margery Wilks, Marci Gray's grandmother had triple bi-pass surgery yesterday.
- Rodney Kiker has been experiencing unusual heart beats and had a stress test yesterday.
- UPDATE 01/14/05 - The results from Rodney’s stress test showed everything to be normal. Let’s pray that he does not experience anymore pain.
- Barbara Clark, Mark's mother, had emergency surgery on Wednesday to remove her gallbladder. She is doing fine and should be able to go home today.
- Cal McIver, a neighbor of the Doom's, is struggling with cancer.
- Ben Ream was able to go back to work for a little while on Wednesday.
- The daughter of a co-worker of either Brian or Ben's has been hospitalized after using crystal meth. Please pray for her recovery.
- Dennis Baker, Kevin Baker's father, was in CCU in Rome and not expected to live. Kevin attends South Cobb and requested our prayers.
- UPDATE 01/14/05 - Dennis passed away last night. He will be at Mays Ward Funeral home probably tomorrow following an autopsy.
- Hunter May, a 4 yr. old student of Syble Holland's, passed away this week.
- Jared Turner and his family are back from Maryland. The doctor felt Jared’s eye looked normal and was healing well. Also, please remember them tomorrow in your prayers. They are scheduled to be at the Paulding County Courthouse at 9:00 a.m.
- UPDATE 01/10/05 - Scott and Carlene found out this morning about 8:30 that the hearing had been put off. They will meet with the DA on Thursday. Please continue to pray for this family.
- 01/04/05
- Kathryn Moore, a friend of Bonnie Johnson, has been hospitalized as a result of an eating disorder. She has lost 10 lbs. in the past two weeks.
- Gene Arthur continues to struggle with several health problems. He has not been able to be with us for several weeks and would appreciate hearing from us. He has started on some new medication which is helping, but he is still not feeling very well.
- Jared Turner unfortunately, has been suffering come complications from the surgery that was done in Maryland. The doctors here will not treat him. Scott, Carlene and Jared had to make a trip to Maryland in hopes of seeing the doctor who did the surgery. Please continue to pray for this family as they struggle on a daily basis.
- Pat Webb, a friend of Lamar and Judy May, would like us to pray for a little six week old baby girl that is very ill at Scottish Rite. She was admitted last Thursday with a very high fever and has had to have a lot of blood work , shots and IV's.
- Laurene Hitchcock will be starting another series of chemo today.
- Margery Wilks, Marci Brooks grandmother, to your prayer list. She will be having open heart surgery very soon.
- Adam Blackmon has been sick over the holidays. He's had an ear infection. Please add him to your prayer list.
- Melissa Blackmon has been sick over the holidays. She's had strep throat. Please add her to your prayer list.
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