“I will sing of the mercies of the LORD forever;
with my mouth will I make known Your faithfulness to all generations.”
~Psalm 89:1~
Update from Velta Morris
UPDATE ON MY JOURNEY WITH LYMPHOMA
Hi, my friends and family,
As promised, I want to give an update on my treatment plan and let you know how things are going. I have several praises to share with you:
· Last Friday I had a PET scan to see how I was responding to the chemo. The results were really good and confirmed that it was doing what it is supposed to do and shrinking the particular spot that had become aggressive;
- · Today, I met with the oncologist (Dr. Earle Burgess) and he is very pleased with my overall progress, too. He confirmed the results of the PET scan and said that he believes I am right on track, just as he had anticipated. He is very encouraged (andencouraging to me) with my response and progress;
- · After meeting with Dr. Burgess, I began Round #3 of the chemo concoctions. It is kind of an all-day deal. Bill was able to go with me and he was a real trooper through all the waiting. He brought me a delicious salad for lunch and played on his computer a bit, and was real patient. We got done around 3:30 today, which was a little shorter than the two previous treatments.
- · Dr. Burgess said that I can expect more fatigue, particularly with Rounds 5 and 6. If all proceeds as planned, I will complete the chemo the week before Christmas. I’m so thankful I have not had nausea or terrible aching thus far. I am blessed!
Thank you so much for all the love and prayers. Dr. Burgess acknowledged the importance of prayer today. I’m so thankful he is a Christian. Please keep praying. I love you all and am so very grateful to the Lord for blessing me so richly with each of you.
PS: I thought y’all might like to see my new hairdo, especially all of you who live way off. Everyone has been so kind, and act like they are really fooled. My wig is my new best friend! Sure saves time getting ready! (The framed photo above me is my engagement picture from early 1961 that recently surfaced when cleaning out a closet. I’m sure I don’t look a day older. Yeah, right!)
Velta G. Morris
937 East Meadow Dr.
Lancaster, SC 29720
803-285-5168 (H)
803-288-0901 (C)
Pray for Reesa B. DeLee and Nancy Birch as they rest up today for the doctor appointments they will have tomorrow in New York. Pray for rest and peace on this day before a day that will determine the future treatment for Reesa.
Today is the day “Philco” Dykes will be laid to rest near some of his other relatives. Smile as you review some of your memories of him because he truly gave of himself to those around him. If he was your friend you were on the receiving line of many blessing, the greatest of which is that he prayed for you regularly!
David Calvin “Hurricane” Verberne, Jr.
(May 6, 1970 – October 16, 2012)
David Calvin “Hurricane” Verberne, Jr. was born May 6, 1970 and passed away, Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at his residence. He was 42, a native of Franklinton and a resident of Tickfaw.
Hurricane is survived by his parents, David C. and Deborah D. Verberne, Sr.; son, Hayden E. Verberne; daughter, Taylor Brook De’mare; sister, Charlotte Verberne; 4 brothers, Daniel “Danny” Verberne, Timothy “Timmy” Verberne and wife Erin, Kevin Verberne and wife Nicole & Robert “Bobby” Verberne; numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family.
Preceded in death by his grandparents, Phillip and Norma Verberne & Stanley and Fay Diggs.
Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Saturday, October 20, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Service at 12:00 noon in the funeral home Chapel. Interment in the Verberne Cemetery, Kentwood, LA.
An on-line guestbook is available at http://www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com
McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, is located at I-55N and Hwy 16W (Exit 46) behind Mr. Tom’s Car Wash and Holiday Inn Express.
40 Days of Prayer for America
http://www.40daysofprayer.net/blog/topic-articles?thread=347&disc=8
Tomorrow is the date for the next Third Thursday meeting at the cabin. People who missed the last ones tell me what sweet times others have told them they missed. It’s true! Join us at 6:30. The music has been so touching. The devotionals were inspiring. The food was delicious and plentiful.
Bro. Joey asked me to let people of FBC, Kentwood know the three new deacons who will be voted on Sunday are Frank Fowler, Ladd Turner, and Lionel Eastay. The ordination service for those approved will be the first Sunday of November.
God wants to bless your life today. Be aware of His blessing on you and yours today.
Anna Lee
The Prayer Link 