Linda Williams asks for continued prayers.
Jimmy went back to surgery at 7 am and the anesthesiologist said with Jimmy facing 5 bypasses, he could be in surgery until 1 pm. I will post updates. Thanks so much for your continued prayers.
Jimmy Tolar passed away this morning. Pray for Naomi and other family members.
Services are planned at FBC,Kentwood for Friday night and Saturday.
First, let me apologize for thinking it was Wednesday yesterday. Sometimes, in retirement, weekdays all run together. I think the benefit from getting my days wrong is that you prayed for Jimmy and Linda Williams yesterday and will get another chance to do so today.
Read the Christmas story – Luke 19
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Debbie Wilkinson got another report from MD Anderson. Things are about the same.
David saw his hematologist yesterday. His report continues to be about the same too. His labs don’t change very much. His injection of Procrit increased to 40,000 units. The doctor is slowly trying to locate the perfect dosage for David. The blood level dropped from 9.4 to 8.5, but is still high enough to not get another unit of blood. We will get back on our Monday routine by going for labs and Procrit on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. David was blessed with a fruit/candy basket Saturday and carolers last night. MDS has not taken the holiday off our schedule, only added to it.
Bryan and Rita Tate will be coming home Friday so they can spend the holidays with their family.
Pearl, age 69, born on January 11, 1949 departed from this world on the night of December 16, 2018 leaving pain and suffering behind, transitioning to her Heavenly home to be met by Jesus, family and friends. Pearl spent most of her life working as a Certified Nursing Assistant. When not working, she was spending time with family and friends. Leaving behind to cherish her memories are 2 sons, Christopher Rosamond (Kristi) and Samuel Jim Tom Rosamond (Melinda); 2 former daughters in law, Sherri Rosamond and Mildred Rosamond; 4 grandchildren, Stormie McNabb (Colby), Dustin Rosamond (Madison), Matthew Rosamond and Joshua Rosamond;1 brother, Earl Didone (Barbara); 1 sister, Sue Tucker (Kenny); 3 step-sisters, Barbara Didone, Linda Baker, and Glenda Williams; 1 step-brother, Michael Bedwell; and a cherished friend, Mrs. Yvonne Lott. Preceded in death by 2 husbands, Walter Steele and Tommy Rosamond; parents, Ruby Stokes and Jesse Didone, Sr.; 2 brothers, Eddie Didone and Frank Bedwell; 2 step-sisters, Marie Bedwell and Jean Stokes; a grandson , Little Tommy Rosamond; and a nephew, Cory Didone; and 2 step-fathers, Frank Bedwell and Aubrey Stokes. Visitation at Taylor Creek Baptist Church from 9 a.m. until religious services at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 22, 2018. Services conducted by Rev. Don Meadows. Interment Tangipahoa Cemetery, Tangipahoa. McKneely Funeral Home, Kentwood, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Even with illnesses and deaths, there is much to love about the holidays. Don’t let the problems of life cause you to lose hope, faith, and love.
Anna Lee
Linda Williams says Jimmy‘s surgery is at 7:00 this morning. Let’s be in prayer for him.
Delos Thompson, Jr. is home. Join his family in thanking God for the care he received that allowed him to come home.
Mrs. Mildred Birch will be able to go home Friday. Let’s join in celebrating with her.
I have an unspoken request for someone who had a treatment last week and had suffered with much pain since then,
Mrs. Pearl Steele passed early yesterday morning. I cannot locate her obituary, so we will have to wait a little longer for more information.
I hope you have learned that Christmas is about giving! Make this a great Christmas season!
Anna Lee
Please continue to pray for Delos Thompson, Jr. He has had a second stroke and is in St. Tammany hospital.
Say special prayers for anyone who has a family member hospitalized at the holiday season. We have been in that situation before. I know many of you have too.
Sickness and death do no go away at Christmas. Pray for families who are experiencing them this year.
The Christmas Story – Luke 17
Read the Bible – Reflect on God as Savior and catch up on any readings you missed this week.
Spend some time focusing on Jesus and on doing for others today.
Anna Lee
Pray for families with loved one who are hospitalized this time of the year.
Pine Ridge will be serving breakfast at 8 A.M. in exchange for helping with a needy cause.
Share some Christmas joy this holiday season.
Anna Lee
Read the Christmas story – Luke 15
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Lottie Moon Christmas Offering – “Open Heart” – https://vimeo.com/287329587
I trust you will be in church tomorrow, if possible. If not, you are invited to watch a live stream video of one of our local churches. The FBC site on Facebook begins at 10{30 and can be found at KentwoodFBC on Facebook.
Anna Lee
Last night I tracked some of the shoeboxes FBC sent. I learned some went to Mexico, Haiti, Ecuador, and some went to “Hard to Reach Areas”. That last area had never appeared on my list before, so I did some research. This is what I found.
You can go to the following site to learn more about hard to reach areas.
https://www.samaritanspurse.org/operation-christmas-child-countries/hard-to-reach-areas/
This excites me. I pray the boys and girls who receive the shoeboxes will learn about and accept Jesus into their hearts.
Jimmy Williams is to be released from the hospital today with surgery scheduled for next Wednesday. Please pray for Jimmy and Linda.
Ok, I just got the word on Jimmy’s
open heart surgery. He will be discharged tomorrow and we will have to come back early, next Wednesday the 19th and surgery will be at 7 am. We cannot thank all of you enough for your thoughts and prayers.
This will be the 2nd time he’s gone through this. The first was almost 10 years ago.
Read the Christmas story: Luke 14
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Today is a good day to do a random act of kindness.
Anna Lee
Please pray for Lyla Dykes Wascom who was in the ER at North Oaks last night.
Pray for Linda and Jimmy Williams. He continues to have heart problems and faces heart by-pass surgery.
Pray for Naomi Tolar. Mr. Jimmy continues to be in rehab in Hammond.
Mrs. Bessie Hayden is home and doing well. She was blessed to have therapists to help her get around in her home. Her problems are just little obstacles for her to overcome.
Pray for others who have been or who are hospitalized.
A resident of Denham Springs, LA passed away on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at his home. He was born July 25, 1953 in Amite, LA and was 65 years of age. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of Vietnam and a member of the Masonic Lodge. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Brenda Ritchie; 2 sons, Robert Ritchie and wife, Christine, and Daniel Ritchie and wife, Parrish; 2 grandchildren, Dean and Sam Ritchie; and his life long friend, confidant, and brother, Geln “Cuz” Johnson. Preceded in death by parents, Allan “Sonny” Ritchie and Ella Mae Crowe Ritchie; brother, Dennis Ritchie. The family would like to send a heart filled thanks to Misty and Chantel of Modern Hospice. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Fleur De Life Foundation, 10440 Hooper Rd., Baton Rouge, LA 70818. Graveside Services will be held at Shiloh Church of Christ Cemetery, Amite, at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 14, 2018. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.
Read the Christmas story – Luke 13
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Matthew 11
I’m always thankful for people with caring spirits. They check on those who are sick or needy and do what they can to be helpful. They are especially appreciated during the holiday season. They touch many lives in a way that pleased God.
Anna Lee
Gayle Owens
Wednesday AM Update:
Mom was able to come home last night. Ate some of Ms. Maxine Harper’s very good gumbo and laid down. Will be on meds another week for the infection, hopefully that will clear it up completely. I’ve said mom is weak a couple of times but she is good to go. She has lost some of her strength and stamina with the heart attack and not really being able to move very much over the last 11 days. Looked much more comfortable and strong after we got her home. We all (Gayle Owens, Donna Owens and myself) appreciate each and every one of you for the prayers, kind words and other acts of kindness shown to our family. Thank you very much. All prayers are still appreciated. (Johnny)
Mildred Birch
Well, I got good news last night—NO blood clot so I can start therapy again! Thanks for all your prayers! Maybe I will get home soon. I have spent 36 days in hospital and I want to go HOME!!!
Obituary of Rae Catherine Conerly Murphy
Rae Catherine Conerly Murphy was born on Saturday July 9, 1949 in New Orleans, Louisiana and died on December 8, 2018 in Amite, Louisiana. She was the first child of Rayford and Catherine Dees Conerly.
Rae Catherine, as she liked to be called, was married to Earl Murphy on June 14, 1969. She had two sons and five grandsons. She is survived by her husband of 49 years and 6 months, her son Stuart, and grandsons Will, Braydon, Blake, Coner, and Cullen Murphy, a sister, Judy Conerly and a nephew, Rayford Conerly.
Rae Catherine was preceded in death by her father, Rayford Conerly, her mother, Catherine Dees Conerly, and son, Patrick Conerly Murphy.
She was a graduate of Lafayette High School and L.S.U. She worked as a special education teacher and librarian at the Tangipahoa Parish Library branch in Amite, Louisiana.
Rae Catherine loved reading, singing in the church choir, and playing hand bells. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Elk City, Oklahoma. Most of Rae’s life was spent in Amite, Louisiana. After her father died, she moved with her mother and sister to Lafayette, Louisiana where she met Earl Murphy on a blind date and married him 18 months later. She then followed her husband to Baton Rouge where they both attended L.S.U. After graduation from L.S.U., they moved to Amite, Louisiana where Rae Catherine raised her sons. After her sons were grown, she travelled the country and Mexico with her husband who worked as an engineer for the oil industry.
Rae Catherine was a devout Christian, but wanted a simple party when she died. She had discussed final wishes with her husband after the death of their son and said that she wanted a party with music by Elvis Presley.
There will be a celebration of Rae Catherine’s life Saturday December 15, 2018 at Boot Hill Restaurant at 210 W. Oak St., in Amite, Louisiana from 12:00 noon until 3:00 p.m. All her friends and acquaintances
And all God’s children said, “Who Dat – Knock Knock Knocking on Heaven’s Door?”
Rev. David Cutrer has some blockages checked, but will not need anything else done. Thank God for David’s good report.
My David received another good report yesterday. David saw his retina specialist who helped him be able to see following cataract surgeries. Yesterday, the doctor checked David’s eyes and said it was another miracle that they eyes are not experiencing more problems. We thank God for the good report and for the wonderful Christian doctor who helped David get through a very difficult experience.
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