Tuesday

“But the wisdom from above is first of all pure.

It is also peace-loving, gentle at all times,

and willing to yield to others.

It is full of mercy and good deeds.

It shows no favoritism and is always sincere.

And those who are peacemakers

will plant seeds of peace

and reap a harvest of righteousness.”

~James 3:17-18 NLT~

Pray for Sarabeth Simpson as she has surgery today at North Oaks.

Mrs. Faye Price got to go home for a while on Mother’s Day. Pray for her as she continues to work to improve.

Don Denton

Don is still continuing to do better. The doctors are calling his disease an “Inflamatory Process”. He does not have any other dignosis at this point.

They feel good about treatment. The doctor is also saying that they feel they can help with the dizziness.

Don will have an MRI of the heart. They want to make sure all is OK there.

It looks now that they will not release him until the end of the week.

Joshua’s birthday is Friday and we are still planning his party for Saturday.

I had an amazing surprise for Mothers Day. My brother Roger and his wife flew in from New York to surprise me for Mothers’ Day. It was soooooo precious to have them here.

Back to Don, the doctors are saying they feel that he will get better. It will take some more time and a tweaking of his meds to make this happen.

We are so hopeful. Don has not been given a diagnosis that is not treatable. And we are past ready to be home again.
It has now been 16 days here.

We really like our doctors here. We have a neurologist who is agressive with her looking at what is going to work in ways of treatment.

I will update you soon. I have not had access to a computer, so hopefully it will be soon.

Diane

Carl Leo Bruce
(March 25, 1951 – May 9, 2009)

Carl Leo Bruce was born March 25, 1951 and passed away at 11:38 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2009 at Hood Memorial Hospital, Amite. He was 58, a native of Ecorse, MI and a resident of Amite, LA. Carl was a U.S. Veteran having served our country during the Vietnam era.

Carl is survived by his companion, Joyce Davis, Amite, LA; a daughter, Lori Bruce, Ecorse, MI; a son, Preston Bruce, Ecorse, MI; 4 sisters, Patricia McCrary, Detroit, MI, Sandra Bruce, Ecorse, MI, Jeanette Butler, Detroit, MI & Michele Sanders, Ecorse, MI; a grandson, Jaylen Bruce; a host of nieces, nephews & great nieces & nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson & Sophie Byczenski Bruce; and a brother, Thomas Bruce.

A Memorial Service will be held at his residence, 10096 Mary Brown Road, Amite, on Wednesday, May 13, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. with Dr. Jackie McCain officiating. Interment will be held at a later date in Ecorse, MI.

McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements.

An on-line Guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

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Listen

THERE ARE AT least three levels of listening:

1. No listening or nonlistening: This person has no awareness of the need to listen or to use a set of skills related to listening. He is not hearing impaired, so he believes he is a listener.

2. Focused listening: This listener is the type you do in polite conversation. The listener looks at the speaker with interest and doesn’t interrupt him. Most people prefer to speak, so focused listening is greatly valued and appreciated.

3. Active listening: This type of listener will paraphrase or summarize what the other is speaking and it helps the speaker feel more deeply connected. This type of listening fosters trust, communicates caring, and invites open dialogue. Also it can clarify miscommunication and resolve conflict. (Dallas and Nancy Demmitt)

“So then, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath.” James 1:19

Posted by Mike Benson

Have a terrific Tuesday!

Anna Lee