Saturday

“I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, . . . being confident of this very thing, that He who has begun a good work in you will complete it until the day of Jesus Christ.” (Philippians 1:3-6)

Update on Don Denton:

Pictures….from Thanksgiving Day! We have several pictures from our wonderful Day. It was Don’s first day from a hospital in 64 days!

Joshua was not sure that he was really going to see his daddy outside of the hospital. To a 4 year old two months is like 10 thousand years.

But when Joshua saw his daddy in the van, that child could have sprouted wings and flown to the car. Joshua was elated with joy! As I watched the two of them, tears flowed from me. The reality of Don leaving the hospital was actually happening.

Our day was a day sitting around the table just basking in the moment. It was a precious site to us. WE savored every moment.

As much as we tried to prepare Joshua for his daddy having to go back to the hospital, it still was very difficult.

But now we are counting down and only 6 days left till we come home to Bolivar and 7 for Don.

We still have a long road ahead of us once we get home. Don is looking forward to returning back to work. He misses his students, his teaching and his peers.

Please pray that upon our leaving Rochester that the weather will be good for traveling by plane and by car.

We have allot of work to do to the house to get it ready for Don.

* I need some volunteers to help me with making these adjustments. I will have the supplies. I would appreciate anyone who may have some time to help me.
* There is one more request that I have and this one is for Joshua. Joshua does not realize that his daddy will not be able to put up Christmas lights this year. I know this is probably a “wishlist” request. But I would welcome anyone who might be willing to help me with this too.

Since this will be our first Christmas staying in Bolivar this year, it would be really special to have some Christmas lights. We have them in our attic, I just would need some help putting them up.

Well just to be home will feel wonderful. We continue to be so grateful for you all and your kindness to us.

Love and blessings

Diane
( http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/dondenton)

Two of the recent updates on Emily Panter from http://emilypanter.blogspot.com/.

Thursday, November 27, 2008
THANKSGIVING
I called Luke just now and told him to tell Emily that we’re celebrating her life today! We know that many of you, just like us, have had losses—God doesn’t always answer our prayers with a “yes.” He does what glorifies Himself the most. But today, we have so much to praise and thank God for. And we’re praising Him and thanking Him for Emily’s life.
Luke said Emily had a good night. She has tolerated the cap on her trach for over 24 hours now!! YIPPEEE!! In fact, they changed out her trach this morning and it has helped her coughing alot, Luke said. He said she’s also eating well today. We don’t know what the plan is yet about Emily getting to stay off of the vent, etc. But….for where we are…we’re grateful!

Father,
We just want to praise and thank You for choosing life for Emily. Thank You for blessing Luke and her children and her extended family this way. Thank You for glorifying Yourself through her life. We come in agreement as her friends and family glorifying Your holy name—You’ve done all things well. We trust Your heart, Father. We love You!! In Jesus’ name, Amen.

I Chronicles 16:34
“Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good; his love endures forever.”
Posted by Emily Panter at 11:44 AM 6 comments
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Quiet Night
I just talked to Luke and he said Emily has had a restful day. Her coughing has subsided considerably. She also still has the cap on the trach (which means the vent is off) and is doing well with that. Mike & Jonathan (Emily’s dad & brother) had gotten there and they had just left to go to Jeff & Kim’s, I believe.
Please pray that Emily does well all night long. Pray that her cough goes away completely. And pray that she endures the cap on the trach for 24 hours.

Psalm 17:8
“Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings.”

Pray for the many families who have lost loved ones recently. The list is long!

Mary Louise Osborn-Hyde
(September 24, 1924 – November 28, 2008)
Died at 8:33AM on Friday, November 28, 2008 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond, LA. She was a native of Blox, TX and a resident of Roseland, LA. Age 84 years. Funeral arrangements are pending at McKneely Funeral Home of Amite & Kentwood, Inc., Amite, LA.

Eddie Joe Blanchard Sr.
Blanchard Sr., Eddie Joe Assembly of God of Kentwood at 10 a.m.

McNabb, Donald E. (Funeral Notice) – McNabb, Donald E. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, at 2 p.m.

Herman Ray Harris
Harris, Herman Ray Graveside service at Tickfaw Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery, Bates School Road, Osyka, Miss., at noon.

Communicator

SCIENTISTS AGREE THAT the universe is constantly communicating with us…

When we hear this, most of us imagine some half-crazed researcher spending decades listening to static noise from outer space, waiting for some abnormal yet distinct pattern or variance.

For example, the 1997 movie Contact, based on Sagan’s 1985 book, gave us a glamorized version of the legitimate search for extraterrestrial intelligence. In it, Ellie (played by Jodie Foster) is monitoring radio waves and signals from outer space, listening for some sort of ordered, encrypted sequece in the midst of static. She and other scientists eventually decipher a signal that is, as they describe it, “not local.” As a result, they surmise that a complex, ordered pattern “can only come from an intelligent source.”

Such communication can be found in our everyday existence. Consider the fact that the blueprint for who we are is intricately coded within the DNA molecules of each of our bodies. In other words, the DNA contained in every cell within your body contains information. It’s filled with “instructions” — complex, coded information. Obviously, information can’t be communicated unless there’s a communicator — and in this case, an intelligent Communicator — delivering the information. (Alex McFarland)

“The fool has said in his heart, ‘There is no God'” (Psm. 14:1).

Start praying for your contribution to the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering for international missions. The week of prayer begins tomorrow.
Anna Lee