Category: Family

Wednesday

 “For this cause everyone who is godly shall pray to You in a time when You may be found.”

~Psalm 32:6a~

 

40 Days of Prayer (Day 41)

http://www.40daysofprayer.net/blog/topic-articles?thread=389&disc=8

Baptist Press

N.J. governor thanks volunteers as Baptist response continues

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=39093

It’s been several years since I have seen a movie, but I’ll share this one because it seems to be a good one.

MOVIES: New film ‘Little Red Wagon’ is inspiring

http://www.bpnews.net/BPFirstPerson.asp?ID=39099

Keep Mr. Billy Travis in your prayers.

Keep on praying for America.

Thankfulness: Day 7

I’m thankful for six precious grandchildren.  Each one is unique and special in their own way.  They have my heart and represent the future of my family.  I’m thankful for the values they have already learned and expect all six to be well-balanced mature adults who will help make the world a better place.  I’m thankful for the firm foundation they have that will guide them as they mature.  Oh, how I love them!  I trust each of you to love your grandchildren just as much as I do mine.  As I pray for my grandchildren, I will also pray for all the other grandchildren, not by name, but as a group.  May they all be part of making this world better and staking out a home in eternity for themselves and others.

I hope you are counting your blessing this month.  Use a journal or whatever method works best for you, but count them.  You’ll find how blessed you really are.

Anna Lee

Tuesday Addition

Mr. Edward Bridges had a heart attack last week.  Please be in prayer for him and his family.

Thankfulness: Day 6

I’m thankful for my daughter-in-law.  She is a devoted wife to my son and mother to two of my grandchildren.  She makes friends easily, so she has many of them in Louisiana and in Georgia.  Four days each week she works from the time she delivers her children to school to the time she picks them up from school as the administrative assistant for the worship leader of her church.  She has a beautiful voice and loves singing in the church choir and volunteers for other responsibilities.   She easily hosts large groups in her home and treats them to her Louisiana foods and cooking skills.  To show you how thoughtful she is, a couple weeks after Momma passed away last year I received a computer generated photo album of Momma from her recent years.  How I treasure that little book and the daughter-in-law who prepared it for me to treasure!

Monday Addition

Thankfulness: Day 5

I’m thankful for my son-in-law.  He loves and cares for my daughter and grandchildren.  He provides for their spiritual, physical, and emotional needs.  He also realizes life is so much more than making and living a buying “things”.  We have been so blessed to have him in our family.

Saturday

“He saved us and called us to be his own people,

not because of what we have done,

but because of his own purpose.”

2 Timothy 1:9a TEV~

“Now you belong to him …

in order that we might be useful in the service of God.”

~Romans 7:4 TEV~

 

 

40 Days of Prayer for America

http://www.40daysofprayer.net/blog/topic-articles?thread=377&disc=

Baptist Press – Good stories, as usual

BPNews.net

Mrs. Mary Alice Blackwell’s memorial service will be at 11:00 today at FBC, Kentwood.  Continue to pray for the family.

Thankfulness: Day 3

Today, I’m thankful for my daughter.  She certainly changed my life in many ways, but all good.  I’m glad I have a God-serving, smart, independent, sweet, caring, competent,  and unpredictable daughter.  She has been much more than I ever dreamed of!  She has taught me to “hang on for the long, ride” through many journeys.  She’s also a caring wife and mother to four of my grandchildren.  I was certainly blessed when she was born!

Don’t forget to set your clocks back at 2 A.M. in the morning (or when you go to bed tonight).  If you don’t, you’ll go to church an hour too early in the morning.

Anna Lee

Friday

“The harvest is abundant, but the workers are few.

Therefore, pray to the Lord of the harvest

to send out workers into His harvest.”

~Luke 10:2b, HCSB~

 

40 Days of Prayer for America

http://www.40daysofprayer.net/blog/topic-articles?thread=376&disc=8

Baptist Press https://mail.google.com/mail/?shva=1#inbox/13abde25f74795bf

Baptist post-Sandy commitment to reach 400,000 meals per day

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=39059

Sandy’s storm devastation ‘unprecedented,’ leader says in mobilizing Baptist volunteers

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=39060

BIBLE STUDY: Sunday, Nov. 4, 2012

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=39067

FIRST-PERSON: Vote — it matters

http://www.bpnews.net/BPFirstPerson.asp?ID=39066

Please continue to pray for all the lost, the sick, and the many grieving families around us.  Be an encourager!

Thankfulness: Day 2

Today, I’m thankful for my husband of 45 years.  We have been through both good times and hard times together.   He is a good daddy to our children and granddaddy to our grandchildren.  He loves older people, younger people, and those in the middle.  He  never meets a stranger and uses his time and energy to meet needs (and wants) and to share his faith, concern, smile, and sense of humor with others.

Have a fantastic Friday!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“Behold, the LORD’s hand is not shortened, that it cannot save;

nor His ear heavy, that it cannot hear.”

~Isaiah 59:1~

Bradley Brumfield is improving despite some very serious injuries!  God stepped in and did the healing.  Please continue to pray for Bradley, his family, and his friends.

A little girl, Kendra, recently had to have her right foot removed.  Yesterday, I saw her picture with a new foot.  Thanking God for allowing others to pray for her family and for His plans for a little girl despite an artificial foot.  I smile as I think of God already knowing what is ahead in her little life.

Mrs. Ione Davis Sharkey was born August 28, 1931 and passed away at 11:50 p.m., Monday, October 29, 2012 at St. Helena Parish Hospital, Greensburg. Mrs. Ione was 81, a native of Montpelier and resident of Amite. She is survived by 2 daughters, Cathy D. McElveen and husband G.G. & Peggy Davis Ficklin; 4 grandchildren, Brandon McElveen and wife Ashley, Kacey M. Leyrer and husband Greg, Katie M. Derbins and husband Peter & Alli Ficklin; 4 great-grandchildren, Brayden, Logan and McKay Leyrer, Blythe McElveen; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family. Preceded in death by her parents, Emmit and Alice Bond Chapman; 1st husband, Leo “Puddin” Davis; 2nd husband, Claude Sharkey 4 brothers, M.C., Reid, Wildon and Harmon Chapman; 2 infant brothers. Visitation at McKneely & Vaughn Funeral Home, Amite, on Thursday, November 1, 2012 from 9:00 a.m. until Celebration of Life Services at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Darryl Miller and Rev Jake Williams officiating. Interment in Shiloh Cemetery, Pine Grove, LA. An on-line Guestbook is available at www.mckneelyvaughnfh.com

40 Days of Prayer for America

http://www.40daysofprayer.net/blog/topic-articles?thread=374&disc=8

Baptist Press News

BPNews.net

What’s That Thing You Always Do?

http://holleygerth.com/whats-that-thing-you-always-do/#comments

October 31st has a very special day in my memory.  One year ago today, David, Jennie, and I entered the Gamme Knife Surgery Center in New Orleans so they could “zap” the “inoperable” brain tumor in the very center of my head.  Today, I can humbly say the tumor is shrinking and I’m just fine!  Life had been so difficult for a couple of years, but what a difference it makes when you find the problem and go to someone who has the ability to correct the problem.  I had to put my trust (and my brain) in the hand of the doctors and God.  They both came through for me.  God still has more plans for me.  Today is a milestone!  It’s not what I ever thought would happen to me, but it did.  I’m glad I have this testimony and an opportunity to share it with you today.  I hope I live up to what God expects from me.

Anna Lee

Saturday

“Job said, ‘I came naked from my mother’s womb and I shall have nothing when I die.

The Lord gave me everything I had, and they were his to take away.

Blessed be the name of the Lord!’

In all of this Job did not sin by blaming God.”

~Job 1:21-22 LB~

Cody Shaw was injured last night playing football.  Thankfully, he is okay.  Many thanks to those who prayed for Cody last night.

Please continue to pray for:

Brandon Carter as the buries his dad today

Mr. Philip Harrell and Mrs. Annie Bell Harrell

Eddie Muse

Mr. Edward Bridges and Mrs. Carol Bridges

Ruby Travis

Andy Taylor

Mrs. Mary Alice Blackwell and her family

Thank God for some healthy senior, senior adults.

Mrs. Irene Morris

Mrs. Susie Wales

Grant Smith (Daddy)

Baptist Press: “Chick-fil-A’s Dan Cathy: We have made no concessions”

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=38756

Baptist Press: “Iranian pastor says God provided in prison”

http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=38763

Georgia Barnette Day 7

http://www.lbc.org/GBO/Day7/

Operation Christmas Child: “Simple Gifts”

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/OCC_Impact/

Get prepared for tomorrow.  It’s the Lord’s Day!  Spend some time in His house!

Anna Lee

Friday

“My aim is to evangelize where Christ has not been named,

so that I will not build on someone else’s foundation, but, as it is written:

‘Those who were not told about Him will see,

and those who have not heard will understand.’”

~Romans 15:20-21~

What a moving night we had in the cabin last night!  If you missed it, mark your calendar for the third Thursday next month.

Mr. Philip Harrell’s blood was still too thin for the angiogram yesterday.  He will be tested again today to see if surgery is possible.  Pray the test will be done on schedule according to God’s perfect timing.

Ruby Travis had serious back pain for about a week before she learned she had two herniated disks in her back.  Doctors did surgery Wednesday night in Jackson allowing Ruby to come home yesterday.  Pray for a complete recovery.

Paul Boudreaux, father of Joy Moore, had a stroke yesterday.  Pray for him and the family as they go through the coming days.

Georgia Barnette Day 6: Disaster Relief

http://www.lbc.org/GBO/Day6/

Operation Christmas Child: Packing a Shoe Box

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/index.php/OCC/Pack_A_Shoe_Box/

Baptist Press: The facts about the ‘Jesus’ wife’ fragment

http://www.bpnews.net/BPFirstPerson.asp?ID=38755

Baptist Press: Seek God amid violence, Mideast workers urge

http://www.imb.org/main/news/details.asp?StoryID=11154&LanguageID=1709&cid=imbel

 Heart to Heart with Holley: Your Dream Isn’t Done

http://holleygerth.com/your-dream-isnt-done/#comments

Let’s move forward into the waiting day.  Make it a day the Lord is pleased with.

Anna Lee 

Thursday

“Now this is the confidence we have before Him:

Whenever we ask anything according to His will, He hears us.

And if we know that He hears whatever we ask,

we know that we have what we have asked Him for.”

~1 John 5:14-15, HCSB~

Continue to pray for Mrs. Evelyn Bridges as she continues to undergo outpatient tests.

Mrs. Judy Liberto is still waiting for the result of Monday’s MRI.  Pray for her as she continues to wait.

Pray for Keith Womack as he continues to recover from his last procedure.

Mrs. Mary Womack is continuing to undergo tests.  Keep her in your prayers.

Mrs. Angie Redmond is now at home with sitters.  Pray for a good recovery.

Pray for Gretchen Simpson’s uncle, Freddie Varnado, in northern Louisiana. He now has hospice at home.

Mrs. Shirley Frazier told me she is seeing some improvement.  Please continue to pray for more improvement.

Pray for Mr. Gordon Price.  He is having several health issues.

Wade Boone will have surgery July 25th.  Begin to pray for him now.

Mr. Wayne Forrest continues to have medical problems.  Pray for his family as they help with his care.

Pray for Bock Sims improvement at the rehabilitation facility in Nebraska.

Becky Tanner Newell’s daughter will have her tonsils removed tomorrow.  Becky is concerned about her daughter who has a heart problem.  Pray for peace for Becky and her family as they prepare to surrender the little girl to medical staff tomorrow.

My niece, Kristin Eudy, is home from her mission trip to Haiti.  Pray her heart and life will be forever changed due to this wonderful opportunity she had.

The Lord’s Church is having VBS this week.  David and I have noticed the number of vehicles there.  Thank God for the 105 children and staff there last night.  May God touch hearts because of the VBS this week.

Mark the website of the Upper Room for excellent devotionals.

http://devotional.upperroom.org/devotionals/2012-07-12

Thanking God for the much needed rain!

Anna Lee

Wednesday

“So if the Son sets you free,

you will be free indeed.”

~John 8:36 NIV~

 

 

Mr. A.W. Reed is back at home.  Thank God for this progress.

 

Request by Tessa Crouch

….wanted to ask you to please pray for my pastor’s wife, Sheria King, she is going to Oshners Thursday for surgery on a brain tumor. It is a large mass and surgery could last 8 hours. Thank you.

David and I made a trip to Tuscalusa, AL and back yesterday to meet our daughter-in-law and return our grandson and granddaughter to her.  I’ll probably be up to more posting later.

Anna Lee