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Prayer Requests
There are several people who are in need of your prayers. Please remember these people and their situations to God:
- Ongoing Concerns:
- Rick Rissman - Multiple Sclerosis
- Johnny Blackmon - Parkinson's Disease
- Rick Hagerty - Diabetes
- Jared Turner - On-going Recovery
- Ben Ream - Crohn's Disease
- Issues for which our President has requested prayer:
- 12/31/08
- Family and Friends of Ruth Mayfield - Ruth has passed away and the funeral will be today at 2:00 at Jeff Eberhart’s in Dallas.
- Dora Davis has been having a difficult week and needs our prayers. Please keep Dora, Lin and their families in your prayers.
- Libby Doom’s mother is sleeping most of the time and will not eat or drink anything. Libby and David are wanting to attend the FPU Classes and need someone to sit with Mrs. Colson. If you can help, please call Libby.
- 12/29/08
- John “Randall” Ingram, a friend of Pat Dobbs, is going to need a least 19 units of blood plus platelets in the near future as he battles cancer.
- 12/19/08
- Family and Friends of Libby Fouts - Libby Fouts, Phil Jones' aunt, passed away and her funeral was this past Sunday She was eighty years old.
- 12/19/08
- Family and Friends of Lane Watson - Lane Watson, a frind of Joe Robison's, passed away Thursday evening after a battle with cancer. He leaves a wife and three sons, ages 12, 10 and 18 months. There will be a memorial service Monday at Clark Funeral Home in Hiram. Roy Evans, Lane’s father-in-law, has visited with us in the past.
- Cindy Kaiser’s surgery was successful and she is at home recovering.
- Susan Fields’ surgery went well and she hopes to be released tomorrow.
- 12/17/08
- Pete Dolan was able to go home Monday night.
- Robert Ream went home Tuesday night.
- 12/15/08
- Lane Watson and his family Joe Robison visited with them yesterday in the Tranquility (hospice) Center behind Cobb General. Lane's prognosis is dire and they only request prayer at this time. Lane has a wife (Trisha) and three boys aged 1, 10, and 12.
- 12/09/08
- Tom Donaldson is in Douglas County Hospital. We do not have many details. At this point, he cannot have visitors. We will share more information as we are able to. Please pray for Tom, Dene' and the girls.
- UPDATE 12/19/08 Tom remains in Douglas Hospital.
- UPDATE 12/17/08 Tom remains in Douglas Hospital and will not be transferred for tests. Please continue to keep this family in your prayers.
- UPDATE 12/12/08 Tom remains in ICU in Douglasville. He has suffered a heart attack and is having some other problems as well.
- 12/08/08
- Don Richmondhad a small skin growth removed this morning from his chest for biopsy. Hopefully it is nothing to be concerned about, but the dermatologist felt it should come off and be checked. The results will be known within two weeks.
- Stella Jackson and her family request prayers as they move to Lawrenceville to be closer to her work.
- Charman Herrington's Family and Gary Standridge.. Charman Herrington has requested prayers for her family and for Gary Standridge.
- 12/07/08
- Sharon Wilson, Dave Wilson's Mother, was taken to the Hospital. They think it is acute appendicitis and she will be having surgery Tommorrow morning at 10AM. Please pray for her safety and quick recovery.
- UPDATE 12/13/08 Sharon came home today and is doing very well.
- UPDATE 12/08/08 Sharon got in to surgery and it turned out to be a ruptured diverticilum in her small intestine. She is going to be in the hospital for the rest of the week. Please keep them in prayers for a swift recovery.
- 12/06/08
- The Family and Friends of Kim MacColeman's Father. Kim MacColeman's Father passed away on Monday, December 1. He had a long history of heart problems but in the end it was basically multiple organ failure and a blood infection. Kim and her brother are in Evansville Indiana planning his funeral. It's been a rough week and they covet your prayers at this time. Kin will be back on Sunday.
- 12/04/08
- The Family and Friends of Opal Sanford. Opal Sanford, Kay Fair’s grandmother, passed away last night. Visitation and the funeral will be on Saturday in Cedartown. We will pass along the details to you tomorrow as they are confirmed.
- 12/02/08
- The Family of Wendy Keller. Wendy Keller is a friend of Meg Tissue, Wendy's twin grandbabies, Grady and Emmy, were born last night at just 27 weeks (and 2 lbs. each). Currently, they remain at Northside under close observation.
- 11/30/08
- Opal Sanford, Kay Fair's grandmother, was transferred this afternoon from Assisted Living to the hospital. As of this writing we are not sure of her illness although they suspect a stroke.
- 11/24/08
- Jeannie Self, Jim Aldridge’s aunt, has been diagnosed with throat cancer. They have requested our prayers.
- Libby Doom's mother has been placed in Hospice Care. This is a very difficult time for Libby, especially at the holiday season.
- Elizabeth McIntyre is scheduled to come home today but continue on intravenous antibiotics.
- 11/21/08
- Bill Carlsen, the son-in-law of a high school classmate of Bo Gray's, has terminal cancer. Bo believes that Bill is in his early 40's and the cancer is too far along for treatment to help. Bill's wife is Dina and Bo thinks they have 2 or 3 children. Please, everyone pray for this family.
- 11/18/08
- Elizabeth McIntyre is in room 481 at Wellstar-Cobb Hospital. She has been having a lot of trouble with her back ever since Gabriela was born. They are doing tests and will keep her until they get back the results (should be tomorrow). Please keep her in your prayers.
- 11/14/08
- Mildred Richardson, Kim Thompson's mother, received the bad news on Monday night that she has bone cancer. As many of you know, she is the sole care giver for Kim's father. Kim needs your prayers for physical and emotional strength to meet their needs at this time. Her mom has not been attending church at all for the past 5 years. She covet your prayers for her and her dad, too.
- 11/13/08
- Family and Friends of Fern Gudauskas - Lisa Kissinger's Mother, Fern Gudauskas, made a graceful and blessed departure from us on Wednesday morning November 12. She was able to see and visit all her family and grandchildren before she left. While they will all dearly miss her, her impact for Christ in other's lives will be eternal. Knowing Fern and her love for reunions, They are sure she has already started planning another. In lieu of flowers, Fern's request was that donations be made to Hospice, or Auburn Church of Christ. The family covets and appreciates your prayers. They are very appreciative of your prayers, and thoughtful and serving acts over the past month.
- 11/11/08
- Richard Dobbs, Pat Dobbs’ husband, will be having surgery Nov. 17. She has requested our prayers that all will go well and he will recover quickly.
- UPDATE 11/17/08 Richard ia already at home following his surgery this morning. Everything went well. Please continue to pray his recovery.
- Charlaine Welch, Charman Herrington's sister, has been diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis and hepatitis C.
- Stella Jackson has requested our prayers as she will be moving soon.
- Randall Ingram is in Northside Hospital with leukemia.
- Phil Robertson had rather serious sinus surgery last week and is recovering a home.
- All those looking for jobs.
- 10/30/08
- Frances Sculthorpe Michele Patterson's grandmother, was admitted to RMC in Anniston, AL, yesterday and they moved her to the CCU department late Wednesday afternoon. She has been diagnosed with congestive heart failure and they believe she has had a heart attack, too. She is 80 years old.
- Jerry Denney, Don Denney’s brother, is in Piedmont Hospital. He had an emergency triple by-pass surgery on Wednesday.
- David Kissinger received encouraging news yesterday concerning his kidneys. The doctor doesn’t want to see him for another year.
- The group traveling to Gatlinburg today and tomorrow, that they all have a safe trip.
- 10/27/08
- Chaney Billip's Father was admitted to the hospital last night and they are still running tests to determine what is wrong.
- 10/23/08
- Fern Gudaskas, Lisa Kissinger's mother, has been diagnosed with liver cancer.
- 10/17/08
- Señor Vicente, the caretaker and night watchman for the Trujillo Christian School, has recently been diagnosed with lung cancer and is not expected to survive. The doctors are only giving him medication to relieve his pain. He has had to leave Trujillo to stay with a family member in San Pedro. We are continuing to pay his salary, but his entire salary only covers about half of his medical care. Señor Vicente is an extremely dedicated man. Before he became ill, he was living in a small room at the school, in order to provide round-the-clock security. His daughter, who is a student at the school, lived there with him. Please think about what you can give to help Señor Vicente and his family in his final days.
- UPDATE 10/23/08 Senor Vicente was baptized on Sunday.
- 10/16/08
- Charlotte Colson, Libby Doom's mother, fell and possibly broke her hip. Libby and David are on the way to Wellstar-Douglas Hospital. Please be in prayer for this family.
- UPDATE 10/16/08 Charlotte did break her right hip. Surgery is scheduled for tomorrow around 11am. She is in room 237 at Wellstar-Douglas.
- 10/13/08
- Steve Anderson, Abby McCoy's father, has been taken seriously ill last night. He is in the hospital in Spartanburg, SC and Jesse and Abby have gone to be with the family. It looks like he may have encephelitis, which is a very dangerous inflammation of the brain. The type he has is very rare and if he survives can possibly leave him with devastating side effects. He is just 53 and is dedicated in his work for the Lord. Please ask for continued prayers on his behalf and his family.
- 10/07/08
- Family and Friends of Wes Jones - the PE coach at Still Elementary, where Katy and Ivy had him for a teacher for 6 years, died suddenly today. Coach Wes Jones leaves a wife and twin girls around 3-4 years old.
- Mike Garcia, Helena Williams and Christina Garcia’s brother, is in Douglas County Hospital recovering from surgery.
- UPDATE 10/10/08 Mike remains in Douglasville Hospital with several serious health problems.
- UPDATE 10/08/08 Mike remains in Douglas Co. Hospital.
- 10/05/08
- Family and Friends of LaNelle Reece - LaNelle Reece passed from this life around 6 o’clock this morning. No arrangements are available at this time. Please remember the Cook family in their time of loss.
- 10/04/08
- LaNelle Reece, Debbie Cook’s mother, is in Redmond Hospital in very serious condition. Please keep this family in your prayers.
- 09/26/08
- Family and Friends of James Olsen’s Mother - James Olsen’s mother passed away very unexpectedly. She had complications after knee replacement surgery on Monday. James is currently out of the country, so they are trying to decide about arrangements.
- Family and Friends of Bill Lister's Father - Bill Lister’s father passed away Wednesday morning. The Lister’s are traveling this weekend for the funeral.
- Jameson Hope was sick the first of the week with a high fever but is fine now.
- Tony Ball will have surgery on his knee this Thursday.
- UPDATE 10/03/08 Tony is at home recovering from knee surgery on Thursday. Please continue to pray for his recovery.
- Elizabeth McIntyre has been having a lot of back problems since the baby was born and is not able to get out and about.
- Kim Cable is having problems with low blood pressure and pneumonia. She has requested our prayers.
- Sheri Dupree will be having surgery at Kennestone on Monday, Oct. 6. She will have about a six week recovery period.
- UPDATE 10/08/08 Sheri came home late yesterday. She is still in considerable pain and is not able to move around much. They appreciate all the prayers, cards, visits and food.
- UPDATE 10/06/08 Sheri is out of surgery and everything went as expected.
- 09/15/08
- Doyle West has a mass on his kidney. He will be having further tests. They have requested our prayers.
- Steve and Marcia Jarrard have been out of work for quite some time. He is a cabinet-maker and I have secretarial skills. We would very much appreciate the prayers of the congregation. Thanks so much and God bless you.
- 09/04/08
- Will Willes is having surgery today.
- UPDATE 09/04/08 Will is at home!! The surgery was very successful and he did not have any heart problems. Praise God!
- UPDATE 09/04/08 Will is doing great. Please keep praying. If all continues to go well, he will be going home tomorrow.
- 09/03/08
- Family and Friends of Emily Cook’s biological mother - Emily Cook’s biological mother was cremated and her remains will be taken to Bristol, TN for a memorial service at Glenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family would like contributions made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital in Memphis.
- 09/01/08
- Bo Gray is still at Smyrna Emory-Adventist Hospital. An infectious disease specialist consulted with him today. The doctor believes the source of the fever and headaches is viral. However, to be on the safe side he prescribed antibiotics for the next 36 hours and wants him to remain hospitalized for the next 36 hours as well. Please keep Bo in your prayers.
- UPDATE 09/05/08 Bo’s condition remains about the same. He is still running a fever and his oxygen level is low. The doctors are changing some of his medications and he will be in the hospital a few more days. Keep praying!
- UPDATE 09/03/08 The doctors have finally figured out why Bo is feeling so miserable. He has a very unusual type of pneumonia and a bad sinus infection, which is causing the pain in his head. He will be in the hospital a couple of more days.
- UPDATE 09/03/08 Bo remains in the hospital waiting for test results.
- 08/29/08
- Tony Ball will be having knee surgery soon.
- Will Willies will be having surgery soon on his leg. The doctors are concerned that the surgery could trigger heart problems.
- 08/22/08
- Beth Vanderpool’s father has been hospitalized for a couple of days in Nashville, but is at home now. Both Beth’s parents are suffering from complications of growing older.
- UPDATE 08/29/08 Beth Vanderpool’s father has been placed in rehab. in hopes that he will be able to regain some of his strength.
- Red Cunningham, Lynne’s husband, is having problems with high blood pressure.
- 08/21/08
- George Doyle, a member at Macland Road Church of Christ, had a stroke and has been taken to Kennestone Hospital. At this time there is no word about how severe the stroke was. We’ll pass on further information as we receive it.
- UPDATE 08/22/08 George Doyle is the hospital in Ellijay. He will be transferred to Kennestone for therapy as soon as there is room. He is paralyzed on one side, but hopefully will recover use of that side.
- 08/12/08
- Bo Gray’s first treatment did not cause any side effects and he worked yesterday afternoon. Praise God!
- 08/08/08
- Family and Friends of Tyler Copley - Tyler Copley passed away during the night Wednesday night.
- Justin Anderson will be having out-patient surgery today.
- 08/04/08
- Henry Jacques, Don’s father, continues to have health problems and does not have any feeling in his feet and legs.
- Jim Bowman, Tommy Pitt’s step-father, was taken to Cobb Hospital yesterday with chest pains.
- Wimpy Rountree, Charlotte Cargle, LaNelle Reece, Lowell Kissingers’ father and Sarah Holmes’ brother are just a few of the ones suffering from cancer.
- Bo Gray will be starting his treatments on August 11.
- 07/24/08
- Family and Friends of Madaline Hampton - Madaline Hampton, Leslie Hudelson's mother, passed away suddenly today at her home in Gwinnett County. Please pray for Leslie, Chad and their children as well as the rest of her family.
- Jennifer Manley, Elizabeth Frizzell's co-worker, has been diagnosed with stage 3 Lymphoma. Please remember her and her young children during your prayer time.
- Elizabeth Taylor, Jimmy Taylor's granddaughter, is improving. She is 3 months old and weighs 9 lbs. so they are trying to get her weight up. She is now eating well and has had intestinal surgery which apparently went well. Her esophagus has not become firm yet and that has caused some breathing problems but she was taken off the ventilator Sunday afternoon and is doing well. The esophagus should start becoming more firm at about 4 months.
- 07/23/08
- Robert, Sarah Holmes' brother, has cancerous spots on his liver.
- 07/21/08
- Christi Holbrook is having an exploratory surgical procedure tomorrow and requests our prayers.
- Jack Doyle, Marilynn Peal’s brother-in-law, has some bleeding on his brain most likely due to a fall from yesterday. He will be seeing a neurosurgeon at Emory later this evening for further examination and treatment.
- 07/18/08
- Eric Kaiser’s mother is with Eric and Cindy in Texas (Kelly Kaiser gets married tomorrow) and has apparently had another mini-stroke. She is hospitalized right now – and none too happy about it, according to Eric – but doing ok.
- 07/16/08
- Wimpy Rountree. Joe Robinson's aunt in Louisville, Kentucky was recently diagnosed with pancreatic cancer and her doctor told her she has six months to live. She has been one of the best influences in my life, as I have never heard her speak a ill word about anyone. I would appreciate prayers and if anyone has the time and inclination, a card would also be nice. Her husband is an Elder and former Pastor in their Church so they believe in prayer, but are also accepting whatever the Lord’s will might be.
- Ellis Williams will have a chest scan and next Monday, July 21, we'll meet with his oncologist to learn the results. As you may recall, he has been taking an oral drug, Tarceva, since the end of March as an effort to keep the cancer "at bay." Needless to say, the news from the doctor on Monday will be a pivotal point in Ellis' future treatments. We are again asking for your concentrated prayers that Tarceva has been a successful treatment and that Ellis can continue to successfully battle the cancer. God is truly awesome & has already blessed him beyond anything the medical profession expected. Thanks to each of you for your endless love and support. For those of you who don't regularly see Ellis, he is doing well overall. He has regained a lot of his energy, although there are days where he feels tired and doesn't do much, and he still has some of the side effects from chemo. He enjoys doing all of our yard work and definitely enjoys tending his roses. He has returned to work part time (usually Monday only), just to have something scheduled in his life.
- UPDATE 10/15/08God has answered prayers again as we received good news this morning! We saw Ellis' doctor today and she is amazed with the results of Ellis' CT scan from last week. She says the cancer is still being "held at bay" and, without a doubt, the medication (Tarceva)he is taking is working. In fact, she said it has been learned that those who have side effects like Ellis is having (mostly digestive), are the ones on whom Tarceva works. Tarceva is one of the newer drugs, so there is yet much to be learned about it. Words seem inadequate to say thank you for your continued prayers and love. We know today's good news is a thanksgiving to our God. Philippians 4:6 keeps coming to my mind today, "Do not be anxious about anything but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." Ellis is scheduled for a PET scan January 12 and a meeting with his doctor January 19. We'll update you again at that time. With our love, Freeda
- UPDATE 10/07/08 Ellis is scheduled for a CT scan this coming Monday, and we'll meet with his oncologist the following week on Tuesday, October 14, to learn the results. Ellis is doing amazingly well and his energy level continues to build, allowing him to do whatever he wants. He deals with an occasional side effect from his medication of an upset digestive system, and food generally does not have a good taste to him. But these are minor in comparison to the big picture. We thank you for your continual prayers and for letting us know you are praying. We ask that you pray the scan will show Ellis' medication is continuing to keep the cancer "at bay." We know beyond any doubt that God has shown His power in bringing Ellis to this point. In September we crossed the one-year anniversary of discovering that Ellis has cancer. According to medical science, the odds were Ellis would not be with us today -- except for God's intervention. As David wrote in Psalm 34:3, "Glorify the Lord with me; let us exalt his name together." One of us will let you know the news after we meet with the doctor on October 14. With our love to all, Freeda
- UPDATE 07/23/08 From Ellis "Ten months ago my doctors told me to get all my family together for Christmas 2007 for that would be all I could expect. The treatments were set up to provide a short term quality of life. I was in a frame of mind that allowed the medical profession to do what they knew to do with my cooperation. But my "hope" was built on nothing less than Jesus Christ. I waited on the Lord to do His will, whatever that might be. In May I celebrated my 70th birthday in a grand way, thanks to many of you. Thanks to chemo and radiation and other procedures the cancer diminished. Or was it due to medications? Today I asked the doctor to sign an insurance form that said my life expectancy is less than 1 year. She "declined" since the tests this past week show no activity in the lymph nodes and the remaining cancer cells are dormant. She said continue medications and maintain status quo indefinitely. I am pleased she is pleased and proud of our success, but she says we had some help. My hope, assurance, and peace comes from more than medication and procedures. From the beginning of this journey and long before that I have thanked God for the blessings of this life and the promise of an eternal life. There are times during this struggle when your support raises my hopes and demonstrates your faith which I need. It is my prayer that you also have gained confidence in the fellowship we share with one another through Jesus our brother. God Blesses Us All, Ellis"
- 07/11/08
- Chuma Ikeora, a friend of Monique Jacques, has been in Searcy doing Summer classes and recently suffered an Appendix rupture. It was two days before he went to the hospital and he has had two surgeries since then. He is still in the hospital fighting the poison that is throughout his abdomin. He desperately needs prayers, he has quite the battle still. His mom arrives this week.
- 07/10/08
- Greeley Carter Oliver was born at 11:21 this morning. He weighs 7 lbs. 10 oz. and is 20 1/2 in. long. Mother and baby are doing very well. Congratulations to the Oliver, Vanderpool, and Bartlett families
- Aidan Elijah MacColeman was born toady He weighs 7 lbs. 7 oz. Congratulations to the Kim and James
- 07/09/08
- Ginger Jone’s brother just had kidney stones removed and he suffered a stroke over the weekend.
- Butch Evans, Tavia Horton’s brother, is in Intensive Care in Birmingham. He was hit head-on by a drunk driver on Sunday. He has a fractured skull, multiple facial injuries and both hips are broken. He is on a ventilator.
- Family and Friends of Denise Bailey - Denise Bailey, a friend of Kim Cable, passed away this weekend.
- 06/27/08
- Our Mission Group left this morning for Trujillo to join Thad, Rachel, Mary Kyle and John Mark. Please continue to pray for the success of their trip and a safe return.
- 06/26/08
- Family and Friends of Ed Kelley - Ed Kelley passed away this morning.
- 06/25/08
- Brian Mudgett, Cathi Jones' neighbor, is diabetic and has vascular disease. He had to have stint repair surgery on his leg this morning (unexpected by him) and has just been recuperating from a difficult hernia surgery. His wife also asked if I could help in getting as many people as possible to send Brian a birthday card, his seventy fourth b'day is June 21 and she said he loves to get cards, get well cards, b'day cards, etc. Her goal is to surprise him with seventy four cards, if possible, or the more the merrier (her words). She said he would be delighted to get alot of cards. Both he and Carol are wonderful neighbors and I would love to see him get many cards, the mailbox loaded! The address is:
- Brian Mudgett
- 4615 Oakland Terrace
- Mableton, GA 30126
- Family and Friends of Mary Carolyn Jorgensen - Mary Jorgensen, Cathi Jones' cousin, passed this past Saturday. Cathi talked with Mary's son, it was very peaceful.
- Marilyn Jones, Ginger Jones’ sister, has been having heart problems and is in the hospital. They were concerned that the stints that were installed recently had collapsed. That is not the case, but they will be doing more tests to determine the problem.
- UPDATE 07/09/08 Marilyn is still not feeling well and has a blood clot in her lungs.
- UPDATE 06/27/08 Marilyn has been in the hospital all week undergoing tests. The doctors have finally determined that she has a blood clot in her lung. She will be in the hospital for several more days.
- Wanda Fields’ mother is doing much better and was able to come home.
- LaNelle Reece, Debbie Cook’s mother, was scheduled for a 6 hour chemo treatment today.
- UPDATE 07/09/08 LaNelle was not able to have her chemo treatment this week because her blood count was too low.
- Charlotte Cargle is having a chemo treatment this week.
- Sheri Dupree’s eye seems to be healing after a paper cut yesterday.
- 06/19/08
- Sue Davis will be having surgery on her broken arm in the morning at the surgical center on Windy Hill Rd. Please keep her in your prayers.
- Ginger Jones is having an arteriogram tomorrow morning at 9:30 at Crawford Long Hospital. This is an outpatient procedure.
- 06/16/08
- Sue Davis was released from the hospital yesterday afternoon. She has a broken arm and a fractured hip. She will be seeing an orthopedic doctor this week.
- Natasha Jones, Irvin and Susan’s daughter-in-law, is at Kennestone today for out-patient surgery.
- Our senior TNBC group is in route to Nashville for Impact. Let’s pray for their safety and that they will be uplifted by the lessons they hear.
- 06/11/08
- Larry Brand, a co-worker of Charles Cable, passed away last night in his sleep.
- Campers and Staff this week at Woodland.
- LaNelle Reece is undergoing a lot of chemo for lung cancer.
- Charlotte Cargle was able to be with us yesterday. She will have more chemo this week.
- Jim Law, Tammy Moon’s father, will be having by-pass surgery sometime this week. He is in serious condition.
- Marge Shepherd, Melinda McGuire’s mother, had knee replacement surgery on Friday and us doing well. She is in the Houston Clinic, Columbus, GA.
- Dora Davis (whose condition has deteriorated) continues to receive 24 hr care by Lin.
- Rebecca Holbrook had her tonsils and adenoids removed last week. She is at home recovering
- 06/06/08
- Lamar May is now at Kennestone getting his antibiotics for cellulitis through an IV. The Doctor was not really happy with the amount of healing that had taken place for the past 8 days, so we decided the IV's would be the best way to go. He will probably be there until at least Sunday. Please keep us in your prayers.
- UPDATE 06/11/08 Lamar is still in Kennestone Hospital. His leg is not improving as much as the doctors had hoped it would.
- Lane Watson, a friend of Joe Robinson, is struggling with intestinal cancer that has been in remission and returned multiple times.
- 06/02/08
- Ed Kelly is in Cobb Hospital with pneumonia in one lung and lots of fluid in the other.
- UPDATE 06/06/08 Ed has been released from the hospital and is under the care of Hospice.
- David Hawes is very sick at home after having his wisdom teeth removed. He was going to the doctor today.
- LaNelle Reece is having complication from the cancer and chemo. She is having to take a lot of blood thinners to keep from having blood clots.
- UPDATE 06/06/08 LaNelle was not able to have a chemo treatment this week due to her white blood count being too low.
- Charlotte Cargle is still undergoing treatment for lung cancer.
- 05/21/08
- Tom Donaldson has been admitted to Douglasville Hospital with blood clots in his leg.
- 05/20/08
- Dina Reyes - Dina is the fiancée of Rick Kaiser (Eric and Cindy’s oldest son). She has recently been suffering from an undiagnosed (so far) debilitating neurological disorder. Dina was taken to the hospital this morning from work after having fainted. Fortunately, there was no one else in the ER when they arrived, so she is getting the full attention of the staff. She is currently undergoing a full battery of tests.
- Sue Latka, Rick Leger’s sister, is in the hospital in Delaware recovering from complications from bypass surgery.
- 05/16/08
- Lela Davis, Julie Wheeler's Grandmother, is 93 years old and in the hospital, and it looks like her time is short for this earth. She is under 90 pounds, and not in good shape physically. She has early Alzheimer’s, and also cannot hear much at all.
- Family and Friends of Alan Barrow’s mother - Alan Barrow’s mother passed away early Thursday morning in Florida. Ann and Alan will be in Florida for the next several days. Please keep this family in your prayers.
- 05/15/08
- Marie Scott had back surgery on Tuesday at the Medical Center in Cartersville and is doing very well.
- 05/12/08
- Audrey, Lisa Cook's co-worker's daughter (17 years old) is in ICU at Children's. She had her wisdom teeth taken out a couple of weeks ago and had some complications. While playing softball Saturday, she had a seizure/heart attack. Please lift Audrey and her family up in prayer.
- 05/10/08
- Family and Friends of Josh Paschal - Josh Paschal, son of Angela Paschal was killed in a car wreck last night. He was 23.
- 05/01/08
- Family and Friends of Robie Troutt - Robie Troutt, Judy Lassetter’s father, passed away this past weekend in Camden TN. Services were held Sunday, May 4. Please keep Judy and family in your prayers.
- 05/01/08
- Adam Blackmon’s surgery went well and the he is in ICU. The surgeon is very optimistic that he will make a full recovery. Please keep Adam and his family in your prayers.
- UPDATE 05/14/08 Adam received a very good report from the doctor yesterday. The tumor was benign. Adam continues to recover from his surgery.
- 05/01/08
- Charlotte Cargle has cancer in both lungs. She will begin chemotherapy next Wednesday. She has also been diagnosed with calcium around her heart which could trigger a heart attack so she has been restricted from driving. Please pray for Charlotte as she goes through this difficult time.
- Rico and Vicky Sanders have visited with our church in the past. Rico has had issues with his heart and his wife is struggling with Bipolar Disorder that seems to have been escalated due to Rico’s recent health problems.
- 04/30/08
- Jacquina Campbell, a friend of Doug and Wanda Fields, has cancer in her lungs, liver and other areas.
- Matt Ream is in Emory Hospital for tests. He has had numerous seizures in the past few days.
- Adam Blackmon will have surgery on Friday to remove the mass that has been causing his seizures.
- Richard and Robert Dobbs both received good news that the spots on their lungs do not appear to be cancer.
- J.R. Denney was released from the hospital and will wear a back brace for three months.
- Ben House, Jr. is in the hospital following after a motorcycle accident.
- 04/24/08
- J.R. Denney had an accident today during a training exercise in North Carolina and fractured his spine. He was flown to a hospital to have surgery. The Denneys are on their way there.
- UPDATE 04/30/08 Izzay (J.R.) will wear these braces and have thearpy for the next 3 months. He wont be able to jump anymore and may be released on medical diability from the Army. We will have to wait and see. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers. Rachelle will have her hands full taking care of the two children and Izzay. Please continue to pray for them. Please pray for the West Fayetteville Baptist church, they have been so gracious and kind to us during this time.
- UPDATE 04/25/08 J.R. suffered a broken spin yesterday in a training accident. He did not injure the spinal cord and should make a complete recovery.
- 04/21/08
- Hope Hayes has been experiencing complications in her pregnancy for the last few months. Her water broke this morning and they are at Northside Hospital preparing for a c-section this morning. At only 23 weeks, I'm sure this baby girl will need to spend time in the NICU. Please keep this family in prayer! Thanks!
- 04/17/08
- Kim Cable's Dad has been admitted to the VA hospital in Johnson City, TN with chest pains. He will be undergoing tests all day today.
- 04/14/08
- Tamara Edwards will be having more tests this week to determine if the baby she is expecting is healthy.
- Temple Anderson, Lamar May’s cousin’s husband, has just had surgery for colon cancer and will be starting chemo soon.
- Adam Blackmon is scheduled for exploratory brain surgery & biopsy on April 24 @ ScottishRite, where he will spend a week recovering. On May 2 Adam is scheduled to have his left temporal lobe removed from his brain. Initial recovery/ hospital stay expected is 2 weeks. Your prayers, love, and support are appreciated beyond description.
- UPDATE 04/25/08 Adam Blackmon’s first surgery went very well. He is in Room 117 at Scottish Rite. His direct line is 404-785-4117.
- UPDATE 04/24/08 Adam had successful surgery today at Scottish Rite. This is the first of two surgeries that Adam will have. He will be hospitalized until next Friday when his second surgery is scheduled.
- 04/11/08
- Family and friends of Pam Kassis Pam passed away after a long battle with cancer.
- Jack Doyle, Marilynn Peal's brother-in-law, remains in Wellstar Paulding. He has been diagnosed with several infections and other treatable problems.
- UPDATE 04/14/08 Jack will be moving to Spring Mountain Assisted Living on Powder Springs Road sometime this week. Please pray that he will be able to make the necessary adjustments to another new place. He is feeling some better and will be released from the hospital as soon as I can make the arrangements with Spring Mountain and get his things moved.
- 03/13/08
- Bobby Christian will be having surgery and has requested our prayers.
- 03/13/08
- Marilyn Bailey, Ginger Jones' sister, has a heart blockage and will require surgery to insert stints. However, her blood pressure was too high today for them to safely perform surgery. As soon as it is regulated she will have the surgery and hopefully be released in a day or two.
- 03/06/08
- Hope Hayes, Savanna's former stepmom, has been expecting twins since the end of November (due August 18th). This was an IVF pregnancy and high risk also because she is in her late thirties. Last Friday she learned she had lost one of the twins. Since that time she has been on bedrest and yesterday went to the specialist. An ultrasound revealed parts of the non-viable twin remain with the possibility it could cause a severe infection. She was admitted to Northside where they are administering powerful antibiotics. If any signs of infection arise they will immediately take the other baby at just 17 weeks now. We are asking everyone to keep Hope, Jeff and Baby Hayes in prayer over the next week while she is hospitalized in hopes she can continue to carry this baby.
- 03/04/08
- Mercedes Edwards, daughter of Jason and Tamara, fell off a slide today at daycare and broke her arm in two places. They are at Cobb Hospital now to have a cast put on. Please keep this little one in your prayers.
- 03/01/08
- Family and Friends of Doris "Dorie" Doyle - Doris "Dorie" Doyle ended her battle with cancer just two weeks after the word cancer was first mentioned to Marilynn. All of the family, except Dan and Mason, were with her for several hours just a few hours before she stopped breathing. We appreciate very much all the prayers, words of encouragement, cards and food during the past two weeks.
- 02/22/08
- Family and Friends of Roy Carlsen’s father - Roy Carlsen’s father passed away last night in Chicago. Roy and Eileen are flying to Illinois today. Please pray for their safety and comfort.
- 02/22/08
- John Holland, Beth Vanderpool's father, is in CCU in Nashville. He appears to be having some intestinal and blood pressure problems. Jack and Beth left early this morning to be with him. Please keep John in your prayers.
- 02/21/08
- Charlotte Cargle - The doctors suspect that she has lung cancer. She will see a lung specialist tomorrow afternoon and a biopsy will be done.
- 02/19/08
- Justin Anderson, Tech & Robin Anderson’s son and Phil & Cathi Jones’ grandson, will have surgery at Scottish Rite Wednesday morning. The surgery is scheduled for 11:45. If all goes well, he will be back home that evening.
- 02/11/08
- Les Galligan will be having tests to determine what is causing blood clots. He has lost vision in one eye as a result of a blood clot.
- Roy Carlsen’s father has been diagnosed with inoperable liver cancer.
- John Satterfield, David Satterfield’s brother, will have heart surgery this week.
- Megan Davis was involved in a serious car accident and suffered a broken leg. She is staying with Sue to recover.
- Bill Lister’s father continues to have health problems.
- Karla Ruppenicker is recovering at home from surgery last week.
- The Bartlett and Cook families as they prepare for their foster children to be placed with family members.
- 02/01/08
- Chick Dimmock, David Doom's Aunt, is in her 80's and lives in the same retiment community, in Black Mt. NC, as his Dad and Mother, was admitted this past week to the Health Center (it is sort of an "almost" hospital for the folks there). They ran some tests and found out that she has liver cancer. This is a VERY fast moving, and often very painful illness. David's Mother's hearing isn't that good, but she said heard that his Aunt Chick would have 3-4 months, but his Dad said he heard the medical people say 3-4 weeks. David's Aunt Chick still has that dear wonderful cheerful attitude that first drew Libby to David's wonderful family, and her first response was, "I have been missing Al (her husband who died over a year ago) an awful lot, and I am so glad I will have a chance to be with him again!" David's Aunt Chick has a large family spread all over the place, including one child who is working as a missionary in South Africa. This will be a difficult time for all of her family and for David's family, too, becuse she has always been very close to David's Mother. Please do pray for them all. Thank you so much.
- 01/31/08
- Family and Friends of Louise Parker - Gene Arthur’s sister, Louise Parker passed away on Wednesday in North Carolina.
- 01/27/08
- Ellis Williams Just want to update you on Ellis' progress. Tomorrow Ellis is scheduled for his last chemo treatment. He has had a fairly good week (which was the 3rd week in the chemo cycle) with an improved energy level - considering the strain that chemo puts on ones body. He has been able to eat more this week than he has for a long time - even though the food possibilities remained very limited. He drank lots of instant breakfast which was more palatable than a number of other foods. His doctor prescribed steroids the second week of the chemo cycle, and I think this settled his body in regard to eating. His ophthalmologist prescribed three types of eye drops this week that she thinks will help with his vision problems, although he has not seen improvement yet. She said the blurred vision is not from the brain tumor but is a side effect of the chemotherapy. Please continue to keep him in your prayers and pray that the chemotherapy is working. I expect tomorrow the oncologist will give us a date for tests to determine the success of the chemo treatments.
- UPDATE 04/27/08 Ellis is scheduled for an MRI of the brain, which is a precautionary measure. We expect everything will be fine, but ask for your prayers nevertheless. We'll learn the results a week from tomorrow, May 5. One of us will update you at that time. He continues to feel well overall, and has regained much of his lost energy.
- UPDATE 03/26/08 Today God has given us a huge blessing with wonderful news! The oncologist and her P.A. were so excited that they came into our room together to share the good news. The radiologist's summary read, "There has been a striking reduction in both the volume and intensity of neoplastic tissue in the chest.........." The oncologist explained this means the chemotherapy did its job, and Ellis can look forward to many good months ahead. At the same time, the oncologist pointed out this type of cancer is expected to start growing again at some time down the road, since there is no recognized 100% cure. Ellis said, "That's OK - I'm already closer to joining that small percentage of 10 year survivors." As an effort to hold the cancer at bay, the oncologist has prescribed a targeted therapy, Tarceva, that Ellis will take in the form of a daily pill. Here is part of the written description we were given: "Tarceva is designed to block tumor cell growth by targeting a protein that is present on the surface of some cancer cells." If this therapy is working for Ellis at the end of three months, his oncologist expects he will take it for as long as two years, rather than having more chemotherapy. We are overjoyed today, and we KNOW that God is a mighty God, and has answered your many, many prayers of faith on behalf of Ellis. We love each of you and deeply appreciate your expressions of love and concern. Please keep Ellis in your prayers and especially pray that the Tarceva therapy will work for Ellis.
- UPDATE 03/21/08 Tomorrow Ellis will have a PET scan for a two-month evaluation following his last chemotherapy on January 28. We'll meet with his oncologist next Tuesday, March 25, to learn the results. Ellis' energy level is continuing to improve, and he said today that he thinks some of his sense of taste may be returning -- even though everything still tastes like dirt! Considering what his body has been through, he is doing well. Once again, we're asking for your prayers to our merciful God that the scan will show good results. One of us will send another update after meeting with the doctor next week.
- UPDATE 02/27/08 God has again blessed Ellis! Overall, Ellis' oncologist was happy (and smiling) today with the results of the tests from last week. The radiologist's report indicates a reduction in the size of the chest area lymph nodes, with no new lymph node enlargement since the December 10 CT scan -- this is good news. The tumor has remained unchanged from the Dec 10 CT scan, even though at that time, it had greatly reduced itself and was hardly there. Also, there is no indication of disease in any of his other organs that were seen in the CT scan (liver, thyroid, etc.). The oncologist does not recommend more treatments now, and this will give his body additional time to recover from the chemotherapy. In March, he is scheduled to have a PET scan and we'll meet with the oncologist for evaluation the last week in March. Her plan is to do frequent checks and watch for any changes. He is hoping to soon regain his energy and sense of taste. He is also anxious for his gums to return to a healthy state so he can resume his dental work from last fall. We both thank you for your ongoing concern and especially for your prayers. The news today says God has heard your prayers!
- UPDATE 02/22/08 Ellis had a CT scan, and we'll meet with his oncologist next Monday to learn the results. Overall, Ellis is pushing forward and retains his determination for good months ahead. As would be expected, he does have days where he doesn't feel well and hugs the pillow all day, but he is "up & around" most days. We're asking for prayers for God's blessings and that we'll be told on Monday the chemotherapy has been effective. As I think I told you, three weeks ago before his last chemo treatment his doctor was all smiles and excited that she will have good news next week. Thank you, thank you for your love and concerns.
- 01/16/08
- Ellis Williams has had a slow, slow week since chemo last Monday and Freda thinks a big part of this has been that he is barely able to get food or drink swallowed. He says the taste of everything is awful and he shudders and shakes when he tries to swallow. About the only things he has consistently been able to force down are instant breakfast and jello. I think the instant breakfast is the one item that is sustaining him. His doctor wants him to drink Ensure, but he finds that almost impossible because of the taste! The last few days, he has mostly spent his time on the sofa or the recliner enjoying lots of satellite TV with many naps in between. (Naps are good as this lets his body deal with the chemo.) Today is a beautiful, sunny day here in the low 60's and Ellis wanted to go for a ride. So off they went this morning and drove across the country side north of Frisco toward Oklahoma. Then he thought he could eat a McDonald's burger and he was able to get a few bites down and drink a few sips of soft drink. Even fast food is OK these days! Tomorrow morning he goes for lab work to determine the levels of his blood counts, etc. So far, he has been blessed with high white blood cell counts; this is the most important lab item in keeping his body strong throughout the chemo. His doctor called a few minutes ago and is prescribing a 3-day medication that might improve his ability to eat for the next few days. All in all, he is holding up extremely well considering the small amount of food he has ingested the last couple of weeks - no aches or pains. He is anxious to get the last chemo treatment behind him (two weeks from today), and is looking forward to eating and and regaining energy soon after that. They thank you for your many prayers and concerns.
- 01/07/08
- Marsha Zirkle, Marie Scott’s sister, is having several health problems. She would really appreciate cards.
- 01/02/08
- Gene Arthur is in Tanner Medical Center due to very low blood pressure. He is doing some better and hopes to be home in a couple of days. Gene and Charlotte have both been sick over the holidays.
- UPDATE 01/08/08 Gene will have surgery this afternoon (between 3 and 4) to replace his pacemaker. Gene has had a difficult two weeks and has been in and out of the hospital.
- UPDATE 01/07/08 Gene is in Cobb Hospital with blood pressure problems.
- Jack Doyle remains in rehab. and now has a sore on his right heal that has them very concerned due to his diabetes.
- UPDATE 01/07/08 Jack received a good report from his doctor this morning. Thank you for all your prayers.
- Tabitha, Rex and Will Willes Please continue to pray for them
- UPDATE 01/16/08 God is Good! Will's difficulties at the end of last week turned out to be short-lived and he is again progressing. The good news is that he has been moved from Unit A in the neonatal intensive care unit to Unit B which is a step down unit - a sure sign he is not as critical and does not require the level of care he has been receiving. Tabitha is now able to pick him up, change a diaper or feed him without having to call a nurse and getting permission or having them hand him to her. He seems to be responding to his medication changes as well. Thank you so much for your prayers and support as we know this is what is bringing all of us through this.
- UPDATE 01/07/08 Will is improving, but will not be able to go home for a little while longer.
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