Mrs. Lorna Smith

Donna sent a message that her mother is doing very well.  She doesn’t even have a cast!  Keep the prayers coming.

Dr. Derry Magee

“But to You I have cried out, O Lord,

and in the morning my prayer comes before You.”

~Psalm 88:13~

Jadon Pailet is making amazing progress.  He is able to scoot around on the floor much better, repeat sounds and words better than he ever has, and give a high-five with his right hand.  Go, Jadon!  Thank you, Jesus!

Mr. Kenneth Felker seems to have his hands full lately.  ”Miss” Grace Helen seems to have an infection in her knee.  She will be moved back to North Oaks for more attention on her knee.

Robert Lee Beaver

McKneely Funeral Home, Amite

Robert Lee Beaver relinquished the bonds of this world to join another that he strove for his whole life on January 25, 2012. Born January 25, 1930 in Martha, West Virginia to Charles Wesley Beaver and Vesta Lovejoy Beaver. A faithful servant to God, devoted husband, father, brother and trusted friend to all he shared his rich life with. Bob was a teacher of the Word of God and the skills of the hand to many. A retiree of Union Carbide Corporation with 35 years of service. Bob was raised and lived in Hurricane, West Virginia, later residing in Luling, Amite and Zachary, Louisiana. Bob is survived by wife, Ann Welsh Beaver, 3 daughters, Donna Ericson, Diana Herrera and husband, Don, Devon Jeffcoat and husband, Jerry, son, Scott Beaver and wife, Susan, step-son, Kohn Milton and wife, Patricia, brother, Bill Beaver and wife, Jean and sister, Helen Beckett. Bob was blessed with grandchildren, Krista, Morgan, Chelsea, Mitchell, Joshua, Meagan, Steve, Adam, Thomas, Eric, Catherine and Brittany. Also sharing his love with great-grandchildren, Brianna, Carissa, Mallory and Colin. Bob is preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Loretta Wise Beaver, son, Mitchell Dean Beaver, brother-in-law, Bill Beckett. Special Thanks from the family go to Zachary Manor Nursing Home for the long term care given to Robert and for the many thoughts and prayers from the special friends that have joined in the adventurous life journey with Bob. Visitation at First United Methodist Church, Amite, from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Saturday, January 28, 2012. Services conducted by Rev. Brady Whitton. Interment services will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday in Lakelawn Mausoleum, Metairie. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Andy Taylor’s surgery went well.  He is already home and in the good hands of his family.  Pray for a good recovery.

Mrs. Ann Ballard of Arcola has been very ill in a Baton Rouge hospital, but is better today.  Please pray for her.

I’m sorry to be late posting today.  I packed too many miles, people, and events into Wednesday!

“We are hard pressed on every side, but not crushed;

perplexed, but not in despair;

persecuted, but not abandoned;

struck down, but not destroyed.”

~2 Corinthians 4:8–9 NIV~

Pray for Andy Taylor as he has surgery this morning in Hattisburg at 10:30.  Pray for peace, rest, good results, and a great spirit.  God has surely used Andy as a testimony to us especially during the last months.

Mrs. Lorna Smith‘s elbow surgery went well yesterday.  She’s at home now.

Debbie Luce is recovering from her back surgery and hoping to be free of her back brace soon.

Pray for Paul Howell of Amite.  His health has declined lately.

Mrs. Mickey Cade is recovering from knee surgery and complications, but was able to get to the funeral home to support extended family yesterday.

Pray for Taylor Breeland as she goes through challenging times.  Pray for her family as they “travel this journey” with her.

Many of you have asked about Boyd and me.

• I’m doing very well, just waiting until I can have a MRI in three more months.
• Boyd Hatchel  has no more information about his blood clots.  I’ll give you a report when he goes back to that doctor.

Heart to Heart with Holley: Walk on

God not only walks with us through hard times…

…he turns them into stepping stones that take us

places we never could have gone without them.

Holley

God is good all the time.  All the time, God is good!

Anna Lee

Jill Brister

Jill’s back surgery went well this am. Drs. Unable to completely fix the problem in one outpatient surgery but thinks she will have relief of a lot of the pain. Thanks for your thoughts and prayers. We are currently resting in hotel. We will go back for follow up visit Friday am and Lord willing will fly home Saturday morn.

Joan Hagan is doing well, but please pray for her mother, Mrs. Betty Bethel, who is dealing with congestive heart failure.

Andy Taylor will be having surgery at 10:30 in the morning at Hattisburg.  Please keep Andy and Betty in your prayers.

Donald Ray Willson
(February 19, 1933 – January 25, 2012)

“The LORD is my light and my salvation;

whom shall I fear?

The LORD is the stronghold of my life;

of whom shall I be afraid?”

~Psalm 27:1, ESV~

Pray for Jill Brister as she has laser back surgery in Philadelphia today.  Pray for the family, some still here and some there with Jill.

Pray for Susan Rimes as she goes back to the doctor today.  Pray she will soon be able to put all this behind her.

Visitation and funeral for Roy Russell at McKneely Funeral Home this morning

Jadon Pailet – Jadon’s Story: Two weeks

http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/

Not only is Jadon’s progress so amazing, but so is the number of people praying for him and the deep spiritual lessons learned by the humbled family.

DR (Disaster Relief) teams deploy after Ala., Ark. tornadoes

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=37028

Thought for the Day: A morning prayer

The following prayer came to me author unknown:

Dear God,

So far today,
I've done all right.
I haven't gossiped.
I haven't lost my temper.
I haven't lied or cheated.
I haven't been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish or overindulgent.

I'm very thankful for that.

But in a few minutes, Lord,
I'm going to get out of bed;
and from then on, I'm probably
going to need a lot more help.

In Jesus' name, Amen

I can relate to that, can't you? Perhaps you've made some resolutions to change some things in your life. And maybe it's been fairly easy so far, but from now on you're going to need a lot more help.

If so, continue with this prayer of David:

"Set a guard, O LORD, over my mouth; Keep watch over the door of my lips. Do not incline my heart to any evil thing, to practice wicked works with men who work iniquity....My eyes are upon You, O GOD the Lord; in You I take refuge." (Psalm 140:3-4a,8a)

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
White House Church of Christ

Think about that for a while!

Anna Lee

Roy Virgil Russell
(August 19, 1955 – January 23, 2012)

A resident of Roseland, he died at 11:27 a.m. on Monday, January 23, 2012 at Southwest Mississippi Regional Medical Center in McComb, MS. He was born August 19, 1955 in Amite and was 56 years of age. He is survived by his mother, Juanita Bowman Russell Miller, Amite; 3 sisters, Fairba Cade and her husband, Raymond, Osyka, MS, Nancy Forbes and her husband, Bobby, St. Rose and Julie Kathy Russell, Osyka, MS; brother, Lloyd Russell, Amite; 2 step-brothers, J. C. Miller and his wife, Debbie, Kentwood and Wendell Miller and his wife, Diane, Hillsdale; 3 nieces, Laura Ricuard, Celeste Cade and Christie Quin and her husband, Ray; 2 great-nieces and 3 great-nephews. Preceded in death by his father, Roy V. Russell. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 25, 2012. Services conducted by Dr. Joe Baugh and Rev. Darryl Miller. Interment Arcola-Roseland Cemetery, Arcola. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions to Gideons International or the American Heart Association. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

From Betty Taylor

Pray for Andy. I had to take him to the emergency room in hattiesburg last night. His gaulblatter is full of stones. We go Thursday to see a surgeon and we will go from there.he is in a lot of pain.

“Let the message about Christ, in all its richness, fill your lives.

Teach and counsel each other with all the wisdom he gives.

Sing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs to God with thankful hearts.”

~Colossians 3:16 NLT~

The family will make arrangements for Roy Russell this morning.  They hope to have the wake tonight with the funeral tomorrow.  I’ll post the arrangements later.  Please be in prayer for the family, especially Roy’s mother, today.

Frist Person:  How will you be remembered?

http://www.bpnews.net/BPFirstPerson.asp?ID=37019

KneEmail

SOME TIME AGO National Geographic ran an article about the Alaskan bull moose… 

The males of the species battle for dominance during the fall breeding season, literally going head-to-head with antlers crunching together as they collide.  Often the antlers, their only weapon are broken.  That ensures defeat.  The heftiest moose, with the largest and strongest antlers, triumphs. 

Therefore, the battle fought in the fall is really won during the summer, when the moose eat continually.  The one that consumes the best diet for growing antlers and gaining weight will be the heavyweight in the fight.  Those that eat inadequately sport weaker antlers and less bulk.  

Spiritual battles await us.  Satan will choose a season to attack.  Will we be victorious, or will we fall?  Much depends on what we do now–before the wars begin.  Remember the bull-moose principle: enduring faith, strength, and wisdom for trials are best developed before they’re needed.  Bruce Howell

“I have not departed from the commandment of His lips;

I have treasured the words of His mouth more than my necessary food.”  

Job 23:12

“Write” something positive that you can be proud of for your book today!  

Anna Lee