“Declare His glory among the nations,
His wonders among all people.”
~1 Chronicles 16:24~
Floyd and Freda Angeletti (IMB in Romania)
. . . . Our prayer request: The most urgent request began Friday evening when Freda was visiting with two ladies here at the Eden House in Budapest (where Floyd and Freda has just completed medical tests and received good reports). She stood to stretch for a minute and immediately said, “Something don’t feel right.” We went to our room and she stretched out on the bed but after 15 minutes did not feel any better so we called our colleagues who had a doctor call immediately and then came to take us to the clinic. The young doctor was excellent and caring. It was determined there that we should go to a neurology hospital and we were transported by ambulance as our colleagues followed. We were all very impressed with the diligence the young neurologist took in examining Freda. After a CT scan it was decided that Freda had a mild stroke with the symptoms of feeling light headed and a tendency to lose balance to the right. When she walks she keeps moving toward the right instead of straight ahead and has great difficulty in keeping her balance. Freda was admitted to the hospital and we returned to the Eden House around 3 AM and packed the things she would need. Our colleagues were back at the hospital this morning at 8:30 AM to delivered the things Freda needed and check on her. They took me up this evening and on the way we stopped and I purchase her lots of snacks and fruit. She is in good spirits and feels blessed that nothing more was affected. It will be Monday before more will be determined but if the current diagnosis is correct there is a medication that often corrects the condition. It can work quickly or it can require some retraining of the brain.
The hospital Freda is in is okay by Eastern Europe standards. She has to provide her own eating utensils, towel, washcloth, etc., and the food leaves a little to be desired. Although she is in a ward with six beds and a couple ladies who have some sad problems she is fine. The most difficult thing is none of the nurses speak English but they care and can surely tell that we all appreciate them. I took Freda some chocolate to share with the nurses. So far we have been able to get in to see her thanks to the experience of our colleagues but the hospital is not allowing visitor (including immediate family) because of a sever flu epidemic in Budapest. They are protecting the staff and patients.
Please join us in praising God that Freda’s mind or speech was affected and that she has no paralysis. Praise Him for caring staff and colleagues who watch over her. Praise Him that Freda has a hopeful spirit as she trust Him for His will.
Join us in prayer for perfect healing; That Freda will be a living testimony for our Lord Jesus; For comfort and protection as she sleeps; Guidance for the doctors and staff as they care for her, and for being able to return to Bucharest soon. Our other prayer concerns are for guidance in decisions as we seek the Lords will for us in the future. That we will have wisdom in packing and preparing for an April 2nd departure for the U.S. That we will find an affordable way to get back some of the special memories and personal items that we wish to keep. It’s not so much more than we came with but then the checked baggage allowance was 70 lbs and now it’s 50 lbs. Extra luggage cost much less to carry when we came and it will be difficult for me as the doctor said that I needed three months before lifting anything so heavy. Better yet, pray as the Spirit leads you to pray. The Lord knows our needs better than we do.
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As I write this it occurs to me that it is Valentines Day and our good intentions of recognizing you with a greeting have slipped away covered by circumstances. But it is our wish that someone has told you today that they love you and that your have told others.
In Christ’s love,
Floyd and Freda
Floyd and Lauren Fowler
The baby will be born Thursday, if not before. Please continue to pray for the Fowlers.
Doris Hill Chambers
(January 5, 1938 – February 13, 2009)
(December 19, 1915 – February 13, 2009)
James Perry, 93, passed away on Friday, February 13, 2009 at Tangi-Pines Nursing Home in Amite. He was born December 19, 1915 in Mohawk, TN. He served in the U. S. Navy during World War II, then worked in the lumber industry for International Paper and Georgia Pacific in Arkansas and Louisiana. He is survived by his daughter, Annette Underwood, Clarksville, Ark.; son, Gary W. Perry and his wife, Sondra, Amite; 4 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Delora Perry; 2 brothers and a sister; granddaughter, Kathy Underwood; son-in-law, Dr. Clyde Underwood. Graveside Services will be held on Monday, February 16, 2009 at 9:30 a.m. in the Amite Memorial Gardens, Amite. Services conducted by Rev. Mike Foster.
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