Category: Praises, Requests, & Updates

Saturday

“Now he who plants and he who waters are one,

and each one will receive his own reward according to his own labor.

For we are God’s fellow workers.”

~1 Corinthians 3:8-9a~

CaringBridge:CarolineCutrer

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

 

Jadon’sStory:GettingReady

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We are getting ready to leave for Boston. Our flight leaves Sunday at 1:30. It is a direct flight into Boston..Yay!!! We arrive in Boston at 5:55 which is 4:55 Louisiana time. It’s just me and mommy and mommy is a little nervous about that. Mainly because she will get the results in Boston all by herself. Thank God for cell phones and skpye. We are staying at a hotel this time because family housing is booked. So yes a $60 dollar stay has turned into $400. We have to do what we have to though. There are several others who are in the hospital longer than I’m going to be in that need a place to stay too. We have been very blessed to get to stay in the family housing in the past. We know everything will work out. I’ll keep everyone updated while we are there. I will be admitted on Monday at 1:00 pm. My Pet scan is Tuesday morning and then we will be released sometime Wednesday once we get the results. Please pray that they can find a way to stop these seizures. I really need some relief. Having 100 seizures a day is no fun 😦 I have to leave you with a happy. My PT was playing around yesterday and decided to put tape on my feet. It has made a huge difference. I’m able to feel my feet better and I’m standing straight up while holding on to things. I’ve been doing this for a while but I’ve never stood straight up and been as sturdy as I am now. It’s the little tricks that make a huge difference. We are also going to start trying to increase my lamictal again. So tomorrow morning we will increase it by 5 mg. Please pray that the rash stays away. We don’t want to deal with that again. Thanks for praying for me and my family. If you don’t mind say a little prayer for my brother. He doesn’t like it when we have to leave for the hospital. He really is a great big brother. Just look at the picture 🙂

Heart to Heart with Holley: When you need to get a lot done…

Rush-rush.

Aren’t there ever enough hours in the day?

And it seems a Voice whispers to my heart…

“Not for your agenda–but always for Mine.”

I stop, sigh, smile.

The most important “done” in my life is not the one I hope to write on my list at the end of the day. Instead it’s the one I hope to hear at the end of my life:

“Well done, good and faithful servant.”

Ah, yes, I’m called to relationship not accomplishment.

And I’m loved no matter how many items on my list are left unchecked.

Whew.

I’m so glad.

You too?

 

Boyd and Jennie Hatchel will be speaking at the 10:30 morning worship of FBC, Kentwood tomorrow.  The grandchildren have grown so much.  Come see for yourselves!

Anna Lee

Friday

 

“Trust in the Lord with all your heart; 

do not depend on your own understanding.”

~Proverbs 3:6 NLT~

Jimmy Schwartz is undergoing tests at North Oaks to determine why he is anemic.  He has received two units of blood.  Keep him in your prayers.

Momma is now is room 112 at Specialty Hospital in Hammond.  We hope she will regain some strength while there.

 

Boyd and Jennie Hatchel will be speaking in the morning worship service (10:30) Sunday at First Baptist Church of Kentwood.

 

What a Friend We Have in Jesus

Text: Joseph M. Scriven, 1820-1886
Music: Charles C. Converse, 1832-1918
Tune: CONVERSE, Meter: 87.87 D

 

1.	What a friend we have in Jesus,
	all our sins and griefs to bear!
	What a privilege to carry
	everything to God in prayer!
	O what peace we often forfeit,
	O what needless pain we bear,
	all because we do not carry
	everything to God in prayer.

2.	Have we trials and temptations?
	Is there trouble anywhere?
	We should never be discouraged;
	take it to the Lord in prayer.
	Can we find a friend so faithful
	who will all our sorrows share?
	Jesus knows our every weakness;
	take it to the Lord in prayer.

3.	Are we weak and heavy laden,
	cumbered with a load of care?
	Precious Savior, still our refuge;
	take it to the Lord in prayer.
	Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
	Take it to the Lord in prayer!
	In his arms he'll take and shield thee;
	thou wilt find a solace there.
http://www.hymnsite.com/lyrics/umh526.sht


Continue to pray for the families who are grieving.




Anna Lee

	


	





	

		
		
Thursday Additions
	


	
	
	

		
From Angie Nielsen


Mom is still very sick but is responding to iv antibiotics. We thank God for protecting her!!! Unsure of how long she will be in hospital. Thanks for all the intercessory prayer!!! Love you all!!


“Donnie” Donald Wayne Pickens

(December 14, 1947 – July 27, 2011)




A resident of Amite, he died at 6:20 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27, 2011 at Hood Memorial Hospital in Amite. He was born December 14, 1947 in Alexandria and was 63 years of age. He served as a helicopter pilot for the U. S. Army during Vietnam and was a retired Lieutenant of the Monroe Police Department. He is survived by his wife, Leann Yarbrough Pickens, Amite; 2 sons, Jamey Pickens and his wife, Roz, Murfreesboro, TN and Scott Pickens and his wife, Ashley, Kentwood; 4 grandchildren; mother, Kthleen Gregg Pickens, Baton Rouge; sister, Pamela Davis, Denham Springs; brother, Gregg Pickens, Kinder; 5 nieces and 1 nephew. Preceded in death by his father, Charles L. Pickens; nephew, Gregg Owen Pickens; mother-in-law, Agnes Rhodes. Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society or St. Jude Children’s Hospital. A memorial service will be held at a later date.


 






 

	


	





	

		
		
Thursday
	


	
	
	

		
Jimmy Schwartz’s weak spell caused him to spend the night at North Oaks and receive a unit of blood, but he should be home today.  Please continue to pray for the Schwartz family.


 


Momma will be moved to the Specialty Hospital today.  Pray for continued improvements.  She is weak from being in the bed for so long and not having much to eat for the last four weeks.  Keep praying for a good adjustment and continued improvement.


 


CaringBridge:Logan Watts


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Wednesday Addition
	


	
	
	

		
From Ronnie Nielsen


Please pray for Angie’s mother, Tay Cotton. They rushed her via ambulance this morning to a local hospital. She had gone septic (spelling?) overnight. Her temp was 93. She has infection in her colon. Thanks so much for praying. Ronnie


 


From Rachel Buckley


As of now… Services for Mandy will be from 6-9 on Friday night & 8-11 on Sat. Morning @ Spring Creek Baptist Church.


 

	


	





	

		
		
Wednesday
	


	
	
	

		
I’m on my way to bed, so this will be short.


 


“You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, 


all your soul, 


all your mind,


 and all your strength.” 




CaringBridge:CarolineCutrer


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Momma is better again today.  If she can eat, drink, sit, and walk a little more, she may be moved to the Specialty Hospital in Hammond tomorrow.  Thanks for the continued prayers.




Don’t forget to pray for the families involved in that tragic accident yesterday.

	


	





	

		
		
Tuesday Afternoon
	


	
	
	

		
I don’t have details, but several people were injured in an accident.  Mandy (12), daughter and Eugene and Tammy Tacket, has gone on to be with the Lord.  Please be in prayer for the families involved.


http://www.actionnews17.com/News/tabid/59/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/7943/26-year-old-Indeprndence-woman-and-5-year-old-child-killed-in-wreck.aspxMobile ultrasound unit rescues ‘2 babies & 2 souls’ in 1 day 


http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35817


TOP ‘LOTTIE’ GIVERS: Int’l missions offering fueled by churches of all sizes 


http://www.bpnews.net/BPnews.asp?ID=35818






Pauline Felps Vick(October 2, 1928 – July 26, 2011)






A resident of Kentwood, she died at 2:40 a.m. on Tuesday, July 26, 2011 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. She was born October 2, 1928 in Baywood and was 82 years of age. Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, from 9 a.m. until 11 a.m. on Thursday, July 28, 2011 immediately followed by a graveside service conducted by Rev. David Cutrer in Woodland Cemetery, Kentwood. She is survived by 2 daughters, Nona Lovett and Debbie Lachney, step-daughter, Jeanelle Bartlett, 2 step-sons, Roy Vick and Wayne Vick, 3 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, numerous step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren, 3 sisters, Lillian Peevy, Alma Stearns, and Louise Croft, 2 brothers, Verlyn Felps and Donald Felps. Preceded in death by husband, Earl F. Vick, son, Russell Smith, daughter, Bridget Smith, parents, Luther and Ida Felps, 2 sisters, Betty Rodriguez and Lela Smith, 4 brothers, Sonny, Dale, Sam, and John Felps. The family would like to offer special thanks to the Kentwood Manor Nursing Home staff and doctors for their excellent care.