Category: Family

Wednesday

“Oh come, let us sing to the Lord!

Let us shout joyfully to the Rock of our salvation.

Let us come before His presence with thanksgiving . . .

For the Lord is the great God,

And the great King above all gods.”

~Psalm 95:1-3, NKJV~

 

Baby John Varnado

Little John update: They took the breathing tube out today and the
nurse said that he is breathing good on his own and that his vital
signs are looking good right now! This news made my day! Praise The
Lord! I give him all of the honor and the glory! Still praying for
little John’s full healing and recovery! Thank you all so much for
keeping him and the family in your prayers!

Clint Smith

Clint, Lea’s son, is home and doing well.  The family is most appreciative of all your prayers.

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner

Naomi Orr

Naomi, my aunt in Texas, is not doing well.  She is being placed on hospice care.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Eureka Stone”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – “Military – A Beautiful True Love Story”

http://academictips.org/blogs/military-a-beautiful-true-love-story/

Hymn of the Day – “By and By”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/r/trusting.htm

Week of Prayer for the Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – Day 4 – “A Matter of a Tithe”

http://www.imb.org/main/lottie-moon/weekofprayerview.asp?PageNavID=112&StoryID=11772&LanguageID=1709

Dana Hendry gave me permission to share a Facebook post she shared Tuesday.

Borrowed this quote from Sharon Brown
Do you want to keep Christ in Christmas? Feed the hungry, clothe the naked, forgive the guilty, welcome the unwanted, care for the ill, love your enemies, and do unto others as you would have done to you~~Dr. Steve Maraboli~

It really got me to thinking!!!
Everyone speaks of the way things have gone and how far away from the real meaning we have gotten. You want it to change?? It starts with you! Lets all work and do our best to put Christ back in everything!

How about helping restore Christ to Christmas?

Jesus IS the reason for the season!

Anna Lee

Thanksgiving

“. . . the gospel is God’s power

for salvation to everyone who believes . . .”

~Romans 1:16~

 

Thanksfulness – Day 28 – Salvation

Today, I want to thank God for providing us an opportunity to have salvation just by believing.  I’m thankful I have each day to love and serve Him.  I’m also thankful He provides us with prayer so we can communicate with Him at any time.  I know He loves me and only wants to best for me.

I’m also blessed by neighbors/friends who realized when we were at their place last Thanksgiving Eve, Daddy was with all of us.  They shared happy thoughts of him as soon as we got there.  Today, other friends have included us in their Thanksgiving.  I’m so thankful for kindnesses shown to us.

Late last night, we had a small packaged delivered.  It was copies of For My Good written by Boyd Hatchel.  David and I both read the entire book before we went to bed and were so blessed by this powerful little book.

Today, I want to mention some of our older friends who are in their 90’s.  Mrs. Grace Chadwick of Roseland  has know us all of our lives.  She is faithful to God, her church, and her family, and friends.  Mrs. Irene Morris became our neighbor when we move to Kentwood almost thirty years ago.  She is special to us, just as she is to so many of you who will be reading this.  Another lady most of you seldom see is Mrs. Allie Dillon.  She has taught us to press on and to appreciate the little things that come to us.  These three represent many of our older friends.  We love each one and learn from the example each one has set for us.  We would not be the same without them because they have all contributed so much to who we are today.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “How to Enjoy Things”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – “What Goes Around Comes Around”

http://academictips.org/blogs/what-goes-around-comes-around/ 

Hymn of the Day  – “Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/i/tissweet.htm

Have a blessed Thanksgiving Day!  Be a blessing to someone today!

Anna Lee

Tuesday

“Let the peoples praise you, God;

Let all the peoples praise you.”

~Psalm 67:5~

 

Jimmy Schwartz has been doing very well.  Today, he goes for a blood count.  Pray it continues to be good.  Jimmy will also see a dermatologist.  Pray for good results there.

Larry Hendry had done amazingly well.  He got off the vent yesterday evening and was eating ice.  His family thinks he is being spoiled by all the attention in the hospital.  I assume that says he is getting plenty of attention.  Keep him in your prayers.

Infant John Varnado (from Lawana Carter)

This is the last I have heard about Little John Varnado. His Maw Maw
posted this on Nov. 23. Little John is just now tonight getting
feeding tube to strength him up for a few days. Then they will stop it
for a few days, before they tried to stop the ventilater.

Macy Gueldner – Focus some of your prayer time on Macy and her family.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal

Holly Kliesch continues to be carefully watched.  Her unborn baby is about three weeks from his due date.  Pray for the baby, Holly, RC, and those anxious grandparents, great grandparents, aunts, uncles, etc.  God is richly blessing this baby by placing him in this special family.

Thankfulness – Day 26 – Babies

Today, I’m thankful for babies.  No, we don’t have a new baby in our family or one on the way, but I enjoy all the news and photos of babies here on the computer and in person, especially at church.  Each baby represents a new life (new personalities, new dreams, new smiles and giggles, new relationships, a blessed family, etc.)  We can all enjoy the new life of each child.  Thank God for each and every one of them.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Real Love”

http://odb.org/

This devotional really touches my heart as it describes the new relationship between my aunt and my cousin in Texas.  Please pray for them.

Moral Stories – “Lean from Mistakes”

http://academictips.org/blogs/learn-from-mistakes/

Unless you are not human, you have and continue to make mistakes.  Unlike Edison’s mistakes here, we often need to repent and to ask forgiveness.  Then, we need to learn from our mistakes and not repeat them.

Hymn of the Day – “A New Name in Glory”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/n/e/newnamei.htm

“Where Camera Lights Don’t Shine”
This story is about IMB help that has been arriving in the Philippines since the typhoon.  You can help make more work like this continue.
“Faith Stirs Isaiah to Persevere toward Turnaround Season”

This true story is inspiring.  I hope you will take time to read it in its entirety.  As you look at the pictures, you will see that Isaiah’s great personality shines through his facial expressions.

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=41554

This morning at 11:00, we will be celebrating the “Young” Ladies’ birthdays.   Join us at Nyla’s for a special time.

Anna Lee

Monday

“This poor man cried,

and the Lord heard him.”

~Psalm 34:6a~

 

World Cancer Day

This is a day to pray for a cure and/or more effective treatments.  Most families have been touched by this dreaded disease.

Connor Corkern

Facebook – The Adventures of Connor Man

Macy Gueldner

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner/journal

Susan Rimes

Susan will be having a scope done early this morning and a stent put in for stones to be removed later.  Please pray this long battle is now on the road to better health for her.  She and her family thank you for praying.

Larry Hendry 

Larry will be having four by-passes this morning at 7:30.  Pray for Larry, his medical team, and for the family as they wait.

Dr. and Mrs. Earl Council

The Councils send greeting from South Carolina.  Dr. Council has had back surgery, but is still having some issues.  Please be in prayer for him/them.

Miranda Foster’s mom, Lavelle Case

Day 31 @ MD Anderson

Mom and Dad have gotten settled back into the blessing of a condo that they’ve been able to use during this long stay in Houston! Today they planned to get out and take a short drive and enjoy the outside a few minutes. Tomorrow will be a day of appointments at the MDA clinic which is the reason she will continue to “live” in Houston for a while.
Everyday is a day of “Thanksgiving” for them as we discussed today! We are thankful for the friends and family that have fervently prayed since Day 1 and thankful for the brilliant doctors and nurses that have cared for her through it all.
Enjoy your gatherings over this week with the ones you love!
Blessings and prayers for each of you! Happy Thanksgiving!

“Young” Ladies Birthday Party

We will be celebrating November birthday Tuesday at 11:00 at Nyla’s.  Ladies being honored this month are:

  • Fran Walker
  • Kim Schwartz
  • Velma Anthony
  • Billie Jo Hutchinson
  • Fay Gehringer
  • Rita Tate
  • Ruby Schwartz
  • Theople Hurst
  • Kay Forman
  • Hazel Smith

Thanksgiving  – Day 25

Today, as we look ahead to the Lottie Moon Week of Prayer next week, I am thankful for missionaries.  They have a strong desire to share the “Good News” even if it takes them to destinations unknown to them and far from home (and family).  We, as Southern Baptists, are so blessed to have missionaries serving and more on the sidelines waiting to serve.  They are focused on winning the own people group to the Lord.  As someone told me Sunday morning, “I wish I had that boldness”.  Not everyone is called to serve as a missionary, but thankfully, many who have been called have accepted the call and the challenge!  They are reaping the blessings!

We also have missionaries who serve with the North American Mission Board and individual states.  I thank God for each and every one of them.

Daily Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Spiritual Plagiarism”

http://odb.org/

Moral Stories – “Believe in Yourself”

http://academictips.org/blogs/believe-in-yourself/

Hymn of the Day – “We’ve a Story to Tell to the Nations”

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/w/a/wasttttn.htm

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving week.  “Count Your Blessings” and see how God wants you to share with others this week.

Anna Lee

Saturday Addition

Larry Hendry‘s heart surgery will be Monday in Hammond.

John F. Kennedy, Billy Graham: irrecoverable moments in 1963

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=41541

Midwest tornado victims grateful for SBDR

http://www.bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?ID=41545

2nd VIEW: Relief team seeks remote Filipino villages in need

http://www.bpnews.net/bpnews.asp?ID=41516

FIRST-PERSON: Thanksgiving — a religious holiday

http://www.bpnews.net/BPFirstPerson.asp?ID=41548

CALL TO PRAYER: Giving thanks in all things

http://www.bpnews.net/BPFirstPerson.asp?ID=41549

Tuesday Afternoon

November 1st – I missed the two-year anniversary of my brain surgery!  I guess that means I have moved on.  When I look in the mirror, the tiny scar over my left eye seems to be fading.  Fading scar and fading memory!  Forever thankful!

The WMU meeting for the World Day of Prayer was a very good meeting.  We were told the testimonies of two ladies in Europe and prayed for ladies around the world as they help to share the word.

Mrs. Miranda Foster’s mom is doing okay as treatment begins.  Pray for her and for her family as they help care for her as she deals with leukemia.  She’s being treated through MD Anderson in Houston.

Susie Eads’ mother was diagnosed with a heart problem, but after lots of testing, the doctors have determined the original test was inaccurate.

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Monday

Note:  I hope you noticed and like the latest changes to the site.  They are there because some of you asked for them.  Thanks to those of you who have told how much you like the site’s improvements.  Thanks to Jason for all his work.  If all this was up to me, it wouldn’t happen at all!

“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood,

but … against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places.”

~Ephesians 6:12, NASB~

Jeff Birch is undergoing tests in the hospital.  Pray that his problem is identified quickly so treatment can begin.

Hubert “Brother”, “Bear” Yarborough is having surgery today.  Pray for the medical staff working with him, Brother, and his many family members and friends.

Pray for the Hossier family as they are experiencing come difficult days while clinging to their strong faith in God.  It’s great when faith is greater than the difficulties we face here on earth.

Betty Taylor’s uncle, JA Ziegler, passed away.  The funeral will be at 11:00 this morning.  Please pray for the family.

Thankfulness – “The Little Things”

It’s the little things in life that touch my heart: an young boy holding a door open for me, a friend saying words of appreciation through an e-mail, David handing me the first blueberries he picked from his bushes, someone asking about my children who do not live in this area, seeing a former classmate at Mike’s, a hug,  or any one of many other little things that happen.  These are the riches I value so much in life and some of the things that seem to happen just when I need a reminder of love, God’s love and love of family and friends.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Leap the Wall”

http://odb.org/

Values – Caring – “There are Still Sweet-Hearted People in the World

http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1447-There-Are-Still-Sweet-Hearted-People-In-The-World

Hymn of the Day – “Count Your Blessings” – I may have used this hymn before, but I think it is a good reminder to all of us periodically.

http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/c/o/countyou.htm

Our blessing are the “little things” more often than the “big things”.  Reflect on the little things that bless your heart.

Anna Lee

Friday

 “Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ!  

In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope

through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead,

and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade—

kept in heaven for you.”

~I Peter 1:3-4~

Teddi Titus was doing much better Friday morning, so she is at home in Kentwood with all her family.  Lauree, on behalf of the family, thanks you for your prayers and concern for  Teddi.

Penny Dees McDowell continues to slowly improve, but is still in ICU at North Oaks.  Thank God for her progress, but please continue to pray for her improvement.  Penny’s family thanks you for all your prayers and expressions of concern.

Macy Gueldner and family moved to Ronald McDonald House at St. Jude’s today.  Read the journal posts from Friday.

http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner

James Hulos Robertson
(April 26, 1931 – October 9, 2013)

A resident of Amite, died at 9:55 p.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 at St. Helena Nursing Home in Greensburg. He was born April 26, 1931 in Hillsdale and was 82 years of age. Survived by wife of 61 years, Betty Jenkins Robertson, Amite; 3 daughters, Jeannie McCoy and husband, Johnny, Arcola, Kay Smith and husband, Mike, Greensburg and Rose Sanders and husband, Dale, Kennesaw, GA; 1 son, Dale Robertson and wife, Jeri, Amite;10 grandchildren, John McCoy, Jr., Jeremy McCoy, Mary Beth Freche, Josh and Jake Sanders, Colorado Robertson, Betsy Ehret, Rebecca Bardwell and Codie Whetstone; 14 great grandchildren; 2 sisters, Mae Jean Smith, Hillsdale, Vivian Morgan, Lafayette, 3 brothers, Emmett Robertson, Baker, Terry Robertson, Hillsdale, and Eugene Robertson, Pine Grove. Preceded in death by parents, Hilton and Nellie Robertson and brother, Jerry Lynn Robertson. Visitation at Kedron Baptist Church from 8 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Saturday, October 12, 2013. Services conducted by Rev. Jake Williams. Interment Kedron Cemetery. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, John McCoy, Jr., Jeremy McCoy, Marcus Smith, Josh and Jake Sanders and Colorado Robertson. Honorary Pallbearer will be Daryl Robertson. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Gorgeous Inside” – http://odb.org/

Values – Love – “Walls” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1491-Walls

Hymn of the Day – “Just as I Am, Without One Plea” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/j/u/justasam.htm

I chose this hymn today because it came to my mind as I read “Walls”.  I trust you will by doubly blessed by reading the story of the origin of this hymn.  Hymns speak to me through words, music, and background stories.

“Lucy” Bible study – Friday morning at 10:00 – “Accusations” – Everyone is welcome to attend.

I’m so blessed to get to share with you.  Thank-you for reading and praying.  You have such an important part – praying!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“Give ear to my words,

O LORD,

consider my meditation.

Give heed to the voice of my cry,

my King and my God,

for to You I will pray.”

~Psalm 5:1-2~

Macy Gueldner – There are several new posts in her journal. –  http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner

Teddi Titus did not get to come home yesterday.  Continue to pray as doctors work to help her.  Pray for the Titus family members at the hospital and at home.

Continue to pray for David Bales’ family as they continue to wait for lab results.

Smiley Conerly had knee replacement surgery yesterday in Hattisburg and is doing well.  Pray for him as he complete the healing with therapy.

My aunt, Naomi, is back in her home town, Sulphur Springs.  She will be in rehab for four to six weeks.

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Being a Witness” –  http://odb.org/

Hymn of the Day – “I Love to Tell the Story” –  http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/i/l/ilttts.htm

Be sure to read the story of the little boy who sang this song.

Values – Believe – “The Power of Faith and Family” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1492-The-Power-or-Faith-and-Family

Baptist Press – http://www.bpnews.net/

Today, let’s pray for the needs listed above and pray for the needs of our country.  We are not the same country as the one our forefathers established in 1776.  Let’s pray the values of 1776 will become strong in our nation again.  

Anna Lee

 

Wednesday

“Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations,

baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.”

~Matthew 28:19a~

 

My aunt, Naomi, did well during her surgery yesterday.  If she continues to do well, she should be transferred to rehab in her home town.

Pray for Jessica Garner.  She is hospitalized.  As you pray for her, please prayer for her family and friends as well as the doctors caring for her.

Teddi Titus did well with her surgery.  She is smiling now because  she is not longer hungry.

Kathy Jo Thompson is having bleeding issues in her head where she just had surgery.  Pray this clears up.

Kathy Warren is hospitalized with blood clots in her legs.  Pray they dissolve soon.

Please read about Macy again today.  http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/macygueldner

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Life without Bread” – http://odb.org/

Values – Hope – “Heaven Hear Me” – http://www.values.com/your-inspirational-stories/1497-HEAVEN-HEAR-ME-

Baptist Press –  http://www.bpnews.net/

Hymn of the Day – “Trusting Jesus” – http://cyberhymnal.org/htm/t/r/trusting.htm

 

As I think of the people whose names have been listed above and of others on my personal prayer list, I know that knowing and trusting God are so important.  I hope this song follows you as you maneuver through this day.

“Trusting Jesus, that is all”.

Anna Lee