David’s procedure went well. We’ll be home tonight! Thank you for praying!!!
Category: Family
Saturday
“Each of us will give an account of himself to God.
Try to live in such a way
that you will never make your brother stumble
by letting him see you doing something
that he thinks is wrong.”
~Romans 14:12-13 TLB~
Pray for our schools!
http://www.wdam.com/story/29854486/brandon-high-school-band-pulled-from-halftime-performance
Ken Roberts
From Cyndi
No change. Kidneys a little worse. They seem satisfied with the new device. Slight improvements in some areas. No change in others. Nothing really to report. He is fragile. Keep praying!!
Please continue to intervene in Ken’s behave and strength for the family.
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He did well with the placement of Impella which is a temporary VAD. Balloon pump coming out.
This was done in an effort to improve or maximize his cardiac output bc his kidneys are starting to take a hit. It remains much of the same….
It’s minute by minute, hour by hour…. Exact words…. He is going to declare himself either way in the next few days! So again, we wait and Trust God. I believe Ken is fighting & wants to live!!! He has all this amazing technology now and expert care…. We need prayers more than ever!!!! Gods will be done!!! The selfish part of all of us is wanting so desperately for him to turn than corner and hear some positive news!!! Praying for Kens miracle!!!!!!
Ok friends praying without ceasing, pray with great faith XOXO
Macy Gueldner
Brantley Williams
- Brantley was able to leave Children’s Hospital in New Orleans and return home to Livingston Parish.
- http://www.wbrz.com/news/volunteers-pitch-in-to-help-atv-crash-survivor/
- http://theadvocate.com/news/livingston/13240378-123/2-year-old-miracle-baby-returns-to
David’s TTE and ablation has been changed from Tuesday to Monday. Please join us in praying the doctors can stop the a-fib. Thank-you!
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Read the Bible in 2015 – John 7-9
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
- “It’s What We Do” – http://odb.org/2015/08/22/its-what-we-do/
- Whoever fears the Lord has a secure fortress, and for their children it will be a refuge. ~Proverbs 14:26, NIV~
- “Trusting Jesus”
I have a couple more names to add later, so please check back.
Anna Lee
Tuesday Afternoon
I need to add a new more requests and updates.
- Mrs. Dorothy Prevost passed away. Please be in prayer for her family and friends.
http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3281863&fh_id=10545
2. Gloria Gill was in North Oaks with A-fib, but has been released. Please pray for her.
3. Walter Dykes is still at North Oaks, but was expecting to be going home later today. He (and Kathy) seem to be doing very well. Pray for Walter as he goes home for more recovery.
4. Mrs. Hollis Ann Hayden
Ms Hollis Ann was discharged from inpatient rehab and she went home yesterday. Please keep her in your prayers as she regains her strength and balance. (Julie)
5. We visited with Ken Roberts family at North Oaks. Ken is in very critical condition. The family is hopeful, realizing it is all in God’s hands. They certainly appreciate your continued prayers.
6. David is back in A-fib. He will have a TEE and heart ablation Tuesday in Lacombe.
Saturday
“But from there, you will search for the LORD your God,
and you will find Him when you seek Him with all your heart and all your soul.”
~Deuteronomy 4:29, HCSB~
David is doing well. Thanks for your prayers for him.
Mrs. Flo Hatcher is doing well and looking forward to rehabilitation. Keep praying for her.
Walter Dykes – We failed to get a report of Walter, but will keep trying.
Tracey Lynn McDonald
Born: July 28, 1971
Died: August 12, 2015
http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3274729&fh_id=10545
Read the Bible in 2015 – John 5-6
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
- “The Waving Girl” – http://odb.org/2015/08/15/the-waving-girl/
- Accept one another, then, just as Christ accepted you, in order to bring praise to God. ~Romans 15:7 NIV~
- “Reach Out and Touch”
I trust you will “Reach Out” today.
Anna Lee
Thursday Afternoon
It has been a long week, but one that ended well. We appreciate all those who checked on us while we were getting David some needed tests and treatment. Things happen so quickly at times. It became all I could do to keep up with what I needed to do for David. We were in the La. Heart Hospital in Lacombe, but just got home this afternoon. We appreciate all the prayers and contacts. The care was wonderful. God was faithful to us and guided us with decisions/procedures as they came along.
To top it off, today is our 48th anniversary. Instead of going out for supper as planned, it is being delivered to us at 5 P.M. We have been so blessed for all these years and still are.
Monday Afternoon
David will be having some medical tests. Thankfully, they are not dealing with his heart. Feel free to continue praying for him though. We are already thankful for the way God has been working in ER personnel and in decision-making already.
Wednesday
In him we have redemption
through his blood,
the forgiveness of sins,
in accordance with the riches
of God’s grace
~Ephesians 1:7~
Walter Dykes will see his surgeon today to determine what and when to do something about his heart blockage(s). Pray for him and Kathy.
Mrs. Hollis Ann Hayden is hospitalized at Hood Memorial following a slight stroke. Thanks to her grandson, Adam, for getting her there in a timely manner. She may soon begin rehab. Please keep her in your prayers.
Carol New’s sister, Flo, did well with her surgery. Please keep her in your prayers.
It’s time for schools to begin again. Please pray for all who are/will be making that transition. Pray for growth in knowledge, character, and moral values of each one.
My brother-in-law’s uncle passed away.
http://www.actionnews17.com/Obits/joseph-herbert-schum-1141014
“A Place of Healing” – http://stories.imb.org/eurasia/stories/view/place-of-healing?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=place-of-healing
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Read the Bible in 2015 – Psalm 90-92
Friday Morning Bible Study will meet Thursday this week.
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
- “Chess Master” – odb.org
- We, according to His promise, look for new heavens and a new earth in which righteousness dwells. ~2 Peter 3:13~
- “The Way of the Cross Leads Home”
Thank-you for caring enough to pray!
Anna Lee
Tuesday
Keep asking, and it will be given to you.
Keep searching, and you will find.
Keep knocking, and the door will be opened to you.”
~Matthew 7:7, HCSB~
David’s heart has converted back to a-fib. He will change his medication.
Russell Ray Woodard
Died: August 02, 2015
Russell Ray Woodard, 66 of Spencer, Tennessee, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 2, 2015. He was of the Baptist faith. Russell served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Preceding Russell in death were his parents, Ernie and Lucille Woodard; sister, Betty Cook; brothers, Jimmy, Huey, Herbert, and Irwin Woodard. Left behind to cherish his memory are his wife, Juanita Van Winkle Woodard; step-daughters, Rhonda Kimball, Memphis and Rita Montgomery, Hazel Green, AL.; step-son, Rip Van Winkle, Spencer, TN.; granddaughters, Janita Hill, Mica Van Winkle; grandsons, Tony and Billy Kimball, Billy Rip Van Winkle, Jr. and Ty Van Winkle; sister, Dorothy Gross; brothers, Ernest and Bill Woodard, all of Louisiana; several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Russell’s life will be Friday, August 7, at 4:00 pm at New Zion Baptist Church in Kentwood, LA. The family will receive friends at the church Thursday, August 6 from 5-9 p.m., and Friday, August 7, from 1pm until service time. Burial will be in New Zion Cemetery. Online condolences may be made to the family at http://www.pikevillefuneralhome.com. Pikeville Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements.
Carlton Smart
Born: July 19, 1933
Died: August 01, 2015
A resident of Baker, who had resided in Kentwood, died early Saturday morning on August 1, 2015 surrounded by his family. He was born July 19, 1933 in St. Helena Parish and was 82 years old. Carlton served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Carlton was a cattle farmer. He retired from the Carpenters Union Local 1098. Carlton was an avid deer hunter, but his main interest was to hunt Bob White Quail. He is survived by his son, Donald Ray and wife, Terri; his 3 grandchildren, Kelli Smart Freemyer (Randy), Casie Smart Clark (Robert) and Donald Shelby Smart; his 6 great grandchildren, Chalise, Donalyn and Alvin Freemyer, Raelyn and Mark (Bo) Clark and Dillon Cole Smart; his brothers, Robert (Frances) Smart, Ogden (Mildred) Smart, Emmett (Diane) Smart; his sisters, Betty (Ray) Caraway and Helen (Arnold) Booty. He is preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Louella Smart; three brothers, one sister and an infant daughter. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, from 9 AM until religious services at 11 AM Wednesday, August 5, 2015. Services conducted by Rev. Jake Williams. Interment Kedron Cemetery, Amite. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
December 10, 1934 – August 2, 2015
Gloria Dean Searles, 80, of Kentwood, LA., passed away on August 2, 2015 in the comfort of her own home with family.
Visitation will be Tuesday August 4th, 2015 from 9 AM until service at 11 AM at Hartman Funeral Home of McComb. Pastor Ron Hidalgo will officiate and burial will be in the Mars Hill Cemetery.
Gloria was born December 10, 1934 in Smithdale, MS. She was the daughter of the late, Quincy L. and Jewel Weathersby Adams.
Gloria was a member of the First Christian Church of McComb and the owner and operator of the Mole Hole Retail Shop in McComb. She graduated from the Mars Hill High School and attended almost all the Reunions, except her last one. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was generous to all her family; she enjoyed Ball Room Dancing and also collected old antiquities. She will be sadly missed by all those who knew and loved her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters.
She is survived by her three children and their spouses, Renae and Ron Hidalgo of McComb; Dana L. Cutrer Jr., and Angie of McComb; Kim and Charlie Schwartz of Kentwood, LA; three brothers, three sisters, six grandchildren and five great- grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and one on the way.
Baptist Press – bpnews.net
Read the Bible in 2015 – 2 Kings 21-25
https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=2+Kings+21-25&version=NIV
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
- “Web Wisdom” – odb.org
- A quarrelsome person starts fights as easily as hot embers light charcoal or fire lights wood. ~Proverbs 26:21 NIT~
- “Be Careful”
Ladies’ Bible Study – Meets Thursday this week
Let’s work on remembering this”
A quarrelsome person starts fights as easily as hot embers light charcoal or fire lights wood. ~Proverbs 26:21 NIT~
Anna Lee
Monday Afternoon
“You will know the truth,
and the truth will set you free.”
~John 8:32 NIV~
Macy Gueldner
We are FINALLY on the road, headed home (well, sort of, we are headed straight to Ponchatoula for Cate’s gymnastics.)
We’ll go back to the grind tomorrow.
Charlotte Woods Ross
Born: December 03, 1982
Died: August 01, 2015
http://www.mckneelys.com/home/index.cfm?action=public:obituaries.view&o_id=3263506&fh_id=10545
David
David learned today that his heart is still in rhythm. We thank God for that good report.
Read the Bible in 2015 – Leviticus 22-24
Devotional, Scripture, and a Song
- “On the Edge” – http://odb.org/
- Whoever commits sin is a slave of sin. ~John 8:34~
- “Jesus Paid it All”
My day has been unusual, but I know God is still in charge and is watching over us (and you too)!
Anna Lee
Thursday – Mid-day
David had two procedures at the heart hospital in Lacombe and the doctor reported the results to me before 7:45 this morning. The results? There were no blood clots and the heart is now back in rhythm. Thanks to all who have prayed for him and to the doctors and wonderful staff at Lacombe. Now, at 11:30, I have driven us home with a stop in Amite to eat something light, gumbo from Mike’s. We are blessed in so many ways.
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