Tuesday

“I am the way and the truth and the life.

No one comes to the Father except through me.”

~John 14:6 NIV~

Betty Taylor’s mom, Mrs. Ruby Ziggler, was stabilized, but weak last night.  Keep praying for her and her family.

Austin Rose will begin a new round of treatment today.  Since this is a new drug, the family asks for special prayers about possible side effects. They also know that with God’s help, anything is possible.

Jadon’s Story

Through my eyes!!!

Through my eyes the world is a happy place. I smile when I hear the birds and laugh when the wind blows through my hair.
Through my eyes I never meet a stranger and I see the best in every person. I see everyone equally no matter what you have or what you don’t have. None of this matters through my eyes.
Through my eyes I see forgiveness. I’ve had nurses stick me one minute and then I play and hug them the next.
Through my eyes I want to be just like my peers. I will follow and try to do everything you do. So just be patient I’m learning more from you than you know.
Through my eyes I have the best brother in the world. I want to be with him and do everything he does. I don’t understand when I can’t do some things he does but mom says I will when I get his age.
Through my eyes I see the importance of smiling and making others smile. I have the best personality and will do anything to get your attention and make you smile. I don’t understand why some people choose to ignore me but just maybe I planted a seed in their heart.
Through my eyes I love Jesus and I love reading and talking about God before I go to bed. My mom tells me all the time that the world would be a better place if everyone could just see a piece of the world through my eyes. So that is my goal.
I hope that everyone can see a piece of this world through my eyes.
Mark 10:15- I tell you truth, anyone who doesn’t receive the Kingdom of God like a child will never enter it.
Michell Sellers lost her step-dad, Newman Bond, to cancer.  Please pray for the family.
Daily Devotional – The Upper Room – “Attitide” – http://devotional.upperroom.org/devotionals/2013-08-06
Keep praying.  You prayers are so helpful to others.
Anna Lee

Monday Addition

Please add Mrs. Betty M. Moore of Arcola to your prayer list.  She has been in and out of the hospital over the weekend.  Pray for her immediate and extended family at this time.  Thanks so much.  I have known this sweet lady all my life and she knew me before I was born.  She called me Friday to tell me she wouldn’t be able to come to Daddy’s services.

Monday

“Rejoice always,

pray without ceasing,

in everything give thanks;

for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”

~1Thessalonians 5:16-18~

Linda Huckaby is improving and was moved to a regular room at the hospital in McComb.  Keep praying for her as she recovers from a bite on the foot by a copperhead snake.

Continue to pray for Mrs. Ruby Ziggler, Betty Taylor’s mother, who is dealing with blood clots.  She is also hospitalized in McComb.

 

“Going Home” and “Amazing Grace” from Daddy’s graveside service, 8/3/13.

 

Joe J. Schillage, Sr.
(March 28, 1922 – August 3, 2013)

A resident of Amite, he died at 10:18 p.m. on Saturday, August 3, 2013 at North Oaks Medical Center in Hammond. He was born March 28, 1922 in Amite and was 91 years of age. He was a U. S. Army Veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Anne Catalanotto Schillage, Amite; daughter, Kathy Faison, Amite; son, Joseph J. Schillage, Jr., Marrero; 3 grandchildren, Chris Faison, Cristie Kent and Julie Schillage; 2 great-grandchildren, Cole and C. J. Faison; 3 sisters, Mary, Metairie, Theresa, Independence and Rose, Hammond. Preceded in death by parents, Angelo and Catherine Schillage; brother, Frank Schillage. Visitation at St. Helena Catholic Church, Amite, from 8 a.m. until religious services at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 6, 2013. Services conducted by Fr. Mark Beard. Interment Colonial Mausoleum, Independence. McKneely Funeral Home, Amite, in charge of arrangements. For an online guestbook, visit http://www.mckneelys.com.

 

Daily Devotional – The Upper Room – “Hope’s Reward” – http://devotional.upperroom.org/devotionals/2013-08-05

 

Thanks so much for praying.  I know your prayers helped me through Daddy’s death.  You do the same for many others.

Anna Lee

 

Saturday Evening

Daddy‘s services included masons, great medleys of hymns, wonderful message, military, bagpipes!  Daddy got all his wishes for the services today, plus bagpipes.  He loved them as long as I can remember, so we were so pleased to have a cousin play for us.  We also had many friends and family as well as an abundance of food and ten ladies working in the kitchen to make sure everything went well.  We are very blessed!

Wanda Smith is going to be in the healing/therapy stage for a while after her food surgery.  Continue to pray for her.

Betty Taylor’s mom, Mrs. Ruby Ziggler, is hospitalized in McComb.  Please add her to your prayer list.

I heard today that Linda Huckaby was bitten by a poisonous snake and is hospitalized in Hammond.  Pray for a speedy recovery with no complications.

Pray for our Jason and his family as they travel home tonight.  It’s a long ride, so pray they will be able to drive safely and stay alert.  Also, pray as the children begin school Monday.

Saturday

Now faith is being sure of what we hope for

and certain of what we do not see.

Hebrews 11:1

Arrangements for my daddy, Grant Smith

  • Visitation at McKneely Funeral Home at 9:00 this morning
  • Funeral at 10:00
  • Burial at Taylor Cemetery (4.5 miles west of I-55 at Tangipahoa)

Thanks for your sweet prayers for my family.

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

Friday

 “Now godliness with contentment is great gain.  

For we brought nothing into this world,

and it is certain we can carry nothing out.  

And having food and clothing,

we shall be content.”

“I Timothy 6:6-8”

Update on Austin Rose (Written by his mother, Denise)

Austin update 8-1-13…. After fighting fevers and infections since Monday, Austin is still in the hospital but is feeling much better. And his counts are rising, which is great, so it looks like he will be ready for next round at beginning of next week. So it seems we will be here through next week. Spirits good. Just doing what we gotta do.

Larry Bankston got a bad cut on his leg yesterday.  Pray it will heal without getting any infection.

Sylvia Wilson Day asks for prayer as she faces rotator cuff surgery on both arms.  She will begin with the left shoulder Wednesday, Aug. 7th.  Please add her name to your personal prayer list as she faces two surgeries.

Today’s Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Pass It On” – http://odb.org/

Have a great day!

Anna Lee