Tag: Update

Tuesday

 “And whoever gives one of these little ones even a cup of cold water because he is a disciple,

truly, I say to you, he will by no means lose his reward”

~Matthew 10:42, ESV~

 

Pray for Carol New as she goes back to the doctor today.  Things haven’t been working smoothly for her.  Let’s pray today is a good day for her.

Jones Family – Think of the activities surrounding taking care of a baby.  Multiply that by five.  Add some extra physical needs for the babies and an older brother.  That describes the Jones’ household.

http://gavincarrie.blogspot.com/

Coach Shaw is dealing with a pulled muscle.  Let’s pray he recovers quickly.

Samaritan’s Purse – 5 Wells in 5 Days – Update

http://www.samaritanspurse.org/article/fresh-water-flowing/?utm_source=WWD13_E4&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=WWD13#m_YS4G-000E_WWDE4

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – http://odb.org/

XFuge – If this camp is new to you, read all about the camp and the dates/locations for this summer.

http://www2.lifeway.com/fuge/index.php/pages/events/xfuge?intcmp=fuge-head-nav-xfuge-head-pg-MFuge

Baptist Press – BPNews.net

Thanks for taking time to care for someone else today.

Anna Lee

Sunday

Scripture – Proverbs 31 – http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Proverbs+31&version=NIV

 

David saw one of Caroline Cutrer’s family members who shared that she is doing well and how thankful they are to have all of you praying for them.  Let’s keep praying until she is completely clear of cancer for good.

Of all the articles I have read about Mother’s Day this year, this is my favorite.  I hope it touches your heart too.

MOTHER’S DAY: The greatest legacies – http://www.bpnews.net/BPFirstPerson.asp?ID=40285

I’m so thankful my grandchildren have mothers like this!

Have a great Lord’s Day and Mother’s Day!

Anna Lee

Saturday

“When he suffered, he made no threats.

Instead, he entrusted himself to him who judges justly.”

~1 Peter 2:23b LB~

We’ve been praying for Jadon for a while and have seen God work in his young life.  His newest report is that he has been 3 months without seizure medicine and 16 months without seizures.  God has really worked in that young life.

Amber Prine Ragan – God has worked in this life this week.  Pray for the Prine and Ragan families as they take this journey with Amber.

Amber Update: First let me say, God is so good! Prayers have been heard and answered. The pathology results confirmed that it s a grade 2 classification tumor. During surgery they were able to remove about 4 cm of the temporal lobe where the tumor is located (possibly 30% of the tumor was eradicated ). Dr Levine feels that Amber has had this tumor for several years. He believes that it has been very slow growing. We received more good news at our next appointment with the radiologist. He does not recommend radiation treatment due to the classification and slow growth of the tumor. At this point, we could not be more pleased with the reports. Our final appointment was with the neuro-oncologist, Dr De Groot. Amber will go through 12 months of chemotherapy treatment. The treatment will be an oral dose of temodar that she will take for 5 days each month . She will repeat MRIs every 2 months during the treatment period. The goal of the chemotherapy treatment will be to shrink the remaining section of the tumor or to stop it from growing.
We are so pleased with this plan of treatment. Amber will need to return back to MDA after completing her first round of treatment and again in July for an MRI. If all goes well, she will then be able to be supervised by a local neuro-oncologist.

Thank you again for all the support and prayers that you have showered Amber with over the past month. Our prayers have been answered…..
At first, the mother in me did not want to post the image, but Amber insisted! Honestly, I have to agree with her….she kicked butt!
Happy Mother’s Day to all…… I know this Mommy will have a good one!
Love to all….
Kathy (Ree Ree)

 Mrs. Susie Wales has moved into the house between Chris & Kathy and David & me.  Her improvement is amazing!  Thank God for what he has done in this family.

Jones Family – http://gavincarrie.blogspot.com/

Four families – four mothers!  Happy Mother’s Day weekend.
Baptist Press –  BPNews.net
Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow” – http://odb.org/
Have a great day!
Anna Lee

 

Friday

I unplugged the computer early this morning when the weather go bad.  I know the weather was bad in the whole area, so you can understand why I did that.  Be alert to the weather conditions today and tomorrow.

They were “praising God and having favor with all the people.

And every day the Lord added to them those who were being saved.”

~Acts 2:47, HCSB~

Chuck Pullium continues to do very well following his knee surgery.  Please continue to pray for him.

Amber Prine Ragan is back at MD Anderson to get a report on her brain tumor biopsy and to meet with an oncologist if that is the next step for her.  Please continue to pray for this young mother and the whole family.

Missions – From Boyd’s facebook page

“During my visit to Kladno, I met a number of new families. Petr told me he lived in England for about six months. He knew a little English and even visited an Evangelical church. When we played a Christian CD on the speaker system, his wife Paula, knew the words and was singing. I asked Petr if he liked going to church. His response, “We need to start a church right here.” Not a bad idea… Amazing, how the Lord works!”

Kladno (Czech pronunciation: [ˈkladno]) is a city in the Central Bohemian Region (Středočeský kraj) of the Czech Republic. It is located 25 km northwest of Prague. Kladno is the largest city of the region and holds a population together with its adjacent suburban areas of more than 110,000 people (70,000 in Kladno proper). The city is part of the Prague metropolitan area.

Missions (From Compassion Net of IMB)

TAJIKS OF TAJIKISTAN – An IMB worker writes, “We recently completed a translation of the movie ‘The Gospel of John’ in Tajik. This is a direct presentation of the Gospel of John into Tajik in movie form. This could be huge in reaching people here! Please pray for us to be bold and intentional in giving out DVDs, and pray for people to have open hearts to hear and understand Truth.”

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Waiting to Cheer” – http://odb.org/

Thanks so much for praying.  I’m sorry you cannot hear all the comments I receive thanking us for praying.  That doesn’t matter though.  You already know the importance of prayer!

Anna Lee

Thursday

“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.”

~2 Timothy 1:7, ESV~

Nancy Carruth received a good report yesterday.  She will go back in three months for a check-up to assure everyone that all is still okay.  Thanks for praying for this sweet lady.

Caleb Estay spent the night in the hospital for observation because he was complaining of neck pain.  If a problem is detected, pray the doctors will be able to quickly plan a treatment for him.

Jan Yarborough is having eye surgery today.  Pray all goes well for her.

Ora Lee Wilson’s hand surgery is also today.  Pray all goes well for her too.

Carol New will have a surgery for a device that will hopefully help with the pain in her legs and feet.  Pray for an effective surgery.

J.D. Smith is in North Oaks for tests.  He’s in room 4408.  Give him a call or stick your head in his door.

Mrs. Gaylon (Ruth) Cutrer is scheduled for surgery June 12th.  Pray for her as she prepares for this day.

Terri Garner will also be having some surgery.  Add her name to your prayer list too.

Mrs. Angie Redmond has been moved to the St. Helena Nursing Home in Greensburg.  Pray she soon is pain-free from her injuries from the most recent fall.

Mrs. Ruby Luke is still in rehab, but hoping to be home soon.  Pray for her as she continues to improvel.

Russ Zachary (from Kirby Varnado via Peggy Alford)

Kirby Varnado just called and asked me to place his son-in-law’s name on the prayer list.  His name is Russ Zachery and he is scheduled to have surgery for a tumor on the brain, tomorrow morning at West Jefferson hospital.  Thanks for helping with this.

Melanie Wales and boys were in an accident yesterday after school.  Thank God their injuries were not serious.

Robbie Lynn Kirby is waiting for some test results.  Pray with her that the results will be good.

Lara’s Gowns for Smiles

http://www.wwltv.com/news/One-thousand-gowns-countless-smiles-202413801.html

Collection of fabric, sewing notions, and donations is ongoing at FBC, Kentwood.  Look for a basket under the stairs to the balcony and under the stairs at the NW corner of the fellowship hall building.

Dru Williams should have completed his fourth flight and be at home with his family.  Pray for a special summer for the Williams family.

Don’t forget that Wednesday, May 15th is the final collection day for Zach’s Lidz for Kidz.  New hats or donations to help purchase new hats will be appreciated by boys and girls who are undergoing cancer treatment.

Centrifuge camps for 2013

http://www2.lifeway.com/fuge/index.php/pages/events/centrifuge?intcmp=fuge-main-centri-find

Devotional – Our Daily Bread – “Don’t Worry, Dad’ 

http://odb.org/

Baptist Press

 BPNews.net

Your prayers are so important to many people.  Each one appreciates your time and your prayers.  You make a difference!

Anna Lee

Wednesday Afternoon

Calli Austin from Pam Austin

Praise God for He is Great!! Prayers answered!!! The mass in Calli’s ear is not cancer!!!! It is so tiny and could not be spread from breast cancer!! Because where it is they will not operate. Will watch to see if it grows!! Thank you for all your prayers and God Bless all you. Never doubt the power of prayer!!

 

 

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~

Jadon’s Story – http://jadonsisstory.blogspot.com/2013/05/great-news.html  Thank you, Lord, for all you have done for Jadon.

Continue to pray for Dru Williams as he continues his journey home.  Pray for his family as they anxiously wait to see him again.

Becky Ricks Gabriel is home.  She’s made a lot of improvement since being in ICU, but still has a ways to go.  Keep praying for her and her family.

Connor Corkern hasn’t been sleeping at night due to jerking motions.  He will be taking more seizure medication which the doctor hopes will help.  As you pray for Connor, pray for the family of Garrett, a young man who’s earthly battles are over.

Pray for Sammy Broyles.  He has had back surgery and is now in rehab at the North Oaks North campus.

Elizabeth Carol New will be having a stimulator implanted to block nerves.  This will be Thursday at Cypress Point in Hammond.  Pray for relief for all the nerve pain she has been experiencing for several years.

Ora Lee Wilson will also be having outpatient surgery Thursday.  He problem is her hand.  Pray all goes well for her.

Chuck Pulliam is doing well following his knee surgery.  He’ll be up and walking around today.

Jimmy Tolar is hanging in there with the treatments he is undergoing.  Pray he continues to be able to do well.

Baptist Press News – BPNews.net

Tuesday Additions

From Tammie Roberts

Brody is in the hospital at McComb. He was admitted Friday with pneumonia and dehydrated. He came home for about 24 hours and was admitted again last night. Please continue to pray for him.

Eli is back in the hospital.  Yesterday was a very sad and difficult day, but today he is playing and in a much better mood.   Keep praying.  You can follow him and see pictures on Facebook at “Prayers of Eli”.

Dru Williams is on the way home after completing another semester of school.  He has four flights and will be there Thursday.  Please pray for him all the way home.