Dec 2008
Katie Chitty
12/31/08 22:47
Please
pray for my dear friend Katie. Because of the
downturn in business, she lost her job as our company
secretary today. Her real need is for insurance for
her disabled husband. His meds and oxygen are due for
refill and she will no longer have insurance. I have
worked with Katie for 25 years and highly
reccomend her. If you know anyone who needs an
office manager or secretary, please let me know. Or
email Katie @
chittybk@bellsouth.net.
Anne
Anne
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Katie Burdette
12/25/08 23:37
Job
37:5 At God's command amazing things happen,
wonderful things that we can't understand-
Dear loved ones, this Bible verse so precious to me sums up our lives since July. The roller coaster has reallly slowed down, life is almost calm on Gilstead Circle in Huntsville. God is so good. To think that Kate goes every week day to do the thing she desired most to do and does it so well that she makes 100's, can you believe that! I really can't wrap my mind around those horrible weeks and then warp speed to now. It's too much for my brain so I just Praise His Holy Name and I'm back at His Grace again and all is well. Your love, concern and of course, your prayers are what brought us through while God was dealing with Katie May. You can believe that we were praying you right back, we believe in pay it forward and that is what we were doing.
In this blessed time of year, we wish all of you a wonderful, joyful Christmas and a blessed New Year.
Love and blessings,
Linda and Vance
Dear loved ones, this Bible verse so precious to me sums up our lives since July. The roller coaster has reallly slowed down, life is almost calm on Gilstead Circle in Huntsville. God is so good. To think that Kate goes every week day to do the thing she desired most to do and does it so well that she makes 100's, can you believe that! I really can't wrap my mind around those horrible weeks and then warp speed to now. It's too much for my brain so I just Praise His Holy Name and I'm back at His Grace again and all is well. Your love, concern and of course, your prayers are what brought us through while God was dealing with Katie May. You can believe that we were praying you right back, we believe in pay it forward and that is what we were doing.
In this blessed time of year, we wish all of you a wonderful, joyful Christmas and a blessed New Year.
Love and blessings,
Linda and Vance
Sam and Kari
12/25/08 23:14
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Our daughter, Kari, and her husband, Sam,
live in Arvada, Colorado. On a Sunday afternoon
in September they were driving a few blocks from
their home with their sons, Micah (12) and Isaiah
(10). A 17-year-old boy whom they did not know
came by on a skateboard and grabbed onto the
passenger-side window for a quick 4-5 second
"ride." As he released from the car, he
fell off his skateboard and hit the pavement. He
was not wearing a helmet and died 12 hours later
from head trauma. Sam and Kari were completely
heart-broken, and the family of the boy does not
blame them for the accident.
However, the legal
system there has charged Sam with Criminally
Negligent Homicide (felony) and Reckless Driving
Resulting in a Death (misdemeanor). The legal
fees in this matter are overwhelming and way
beyond their ability to pay. To add to this
situation, their furnace has broken beyond repair
and they have no heat in their home other than a
few space heaters.
Stephen and Sandra joined St.
Luke's on the Lake in 1970. Kari was born in 1974
and was baptized, confirmed and married at St.
Luke's. She made her YES and Happening Weekends
in the Diocese of Texas. After high school she
went to Youth With A Mission where she met Sam.
Although no longer with YWAM, they still live in
Arvada where Sam is self-employed and is in
between major contracts at this time.
Stephen and
Sandra Capelle
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Mary Jim & Oscar Beck's daughter, Laura
12/25/08 23:06
You
may go to Laura's website to read the history of her
fight for life: http://oneamazingjourney.com/default.aspx.
Please continue to lift this family up daily.
Dru
Oscar Beck
Please continue to lift this family up daily.
Dru
Oscar Beck
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I want to add my thanks to those expressed in Shane's message below. Friends and family have really showered us with kindnesses this holiday season. And we want to thank each of you again for your greatest gift to us...your continuing prayers for Laura's health and recovery. She has had some rough days recently, but she still keeps shining through all of it. We know your prayers and God's love are all that allow us to make it through each day. As we celebrate Jesus' birth at this wonderful time of year, we hope you and your families will have a very, very Merry Christmas. |
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To All,
It has been a while since I sent out an update, so here we go.... Laura has been battling the last month or so but has not been able to make much progress in regaining her strength. She is battling shingles on her back and has been having some pain in her back. She has had trouble getting comfortable which makes eating, sleeping, watching TV, answering email and just about everything else a battle. We continue to fight one thing and another thing pops up that needs attention. With all that said, I would be telling a story if I said we were not totally exhausted. We continue to pray for God to give us the strength to get through each day. We are taking one day at a time and continue to pray for Laura's strength and full recovery. We went to the doctor yesterday and Laura's blood counts were improved and the doctors decided to start her on a steroid regiment. I will report that in less than 24 hours, much of the pain and dis comfort is gone and she is wheeling around the house telling me how to rearrange everything (this is the first sign she is feeling better)...... This makes all the tired bodies feel much better at our house for sure!! I pray she continues to improve and we are able to get out some to see family and friends soon. Thank you all for all the prayers, cards, thoughts, calls, cookies, candy, visits, emails, turnip greens, peanuts, and all the other stuff..... Please keep up the prayers and we know God is with us each day.... Have a Merry Christmas and we hope to see everyone soon!!! Shane |
Randall Seay
12/25/08 23:04
Lois "Dottie" Myrick
12/18/08 20:49
Please
pray for my aunt, Lois "Dottie" Myrick (who is like a
second mother to me.) She was hospitalized
yesterday due to an abnormal heart rhythm. She
has received one dose of the medication to get it
back into rhythm, but it hasn't worked
yet. She is scheduled to have a heart cath
on Friday. She has had several health
issues since July---back surgery, pacemaker, a broken
hand that required surgery and now this. She
could really use your prayers. Also, pray for
my mother who is taking care of my aunt and has
Parkinson's.
Thanks!
Susan Cosby
Thanks!
Susan Cosby
Lewis Timberlake
12/16/08 23:37
Dee Counce
12/15/08 22:57
Dee
Counce is a former co-worker of mine. We worked
together at Social Security for many years before she
retired. I am sending the note she forwarded to those
she used to work with, and I am asking you remember
her and Noel in prayer. Her note is an inspiration in
and of itself. God bless you much as you pray!
Vic
Dear Family and Friends, The time has come to let you know that there are no more treatments that can be done for my cancer. The clinical trial at Sarah Cannon Research Institute in Nashville, TN did not work. The lesions/tumors in my lungs are rapidly growing and a new lesion has come near my heart. Noel and I were informed of this news on November 5th after a CAT scan.
I have had hospice care for the past month. The hospice nurse comes weekly as well as the social worker and the chaplain. I have oxygen tanks which I am using more frequently as it becomes more difficult to breathe. Of course, I am on a walker and using a wheelchair as the cancer is deteriorating my left hip.
I have accepted my situation in my heart and my head. I have kept the faith for the past 8 years as I battled this disease. I know the good Lord has been with me throughout these years. I have appreciated all the prayers, concern, encouragement, support and love everyone has shown to me. I know God will continue to care for me and take me to a better home.
I do ask for your continued prayers. Please ask God to strengthen Noel and me as we face this together. Please keep in touch with me. I love you and thank you for being my family and friend.
I would love for you to visit or call me. I am home during the week as Noel is still working. I am being baby-sat by family and friends, usually on 3-3 1/2 hour shifts. I would love to see you or talk with you on the phone.
Love, DEE
Dear Family and Friends, The time has come to let you know that there are no more treatments that can be done for my cancer. The clinical trial at Sarah Cannon Research Institute in Nashville, TN did not work. The lesions/tumors in my lungs are rapidly growing and a new lesion has come near my heart. Noel and I were informed of this news on November 5th after a CAT scan.
I have had hospice care for the past month. The hospice nurse comes weekly as well as the social worker and the chaplain. I have oxygen tanks which I am using more frequently as it becomes more difficult to breathe. Of course, I am on a walker and using a wheelchair as the cancer is deteriorating my left hip.
I have accepted my situation in my heart and my head. I have kept the faith for the past 8 years as I battled this disease. I know the good Lord has been with me throughout these years. I have appreciated all the prayers, concern, encouragement, support and love everyone has shown to me. I know God will continue to care for me and take me to a better home.
I do ask for your continued prayers. Please ask God to strengthen Noel and me as we face this together. Please keep in touch with me. I love you and thank you for being my family and friend.
I would love for you to visit or call me. I am home during the week as Noel is still working. I am being baby-sat by family and friends, usually on 3-3 1/2 hour shifts. I would love to see you or talk with you on the phone.
Love, DEE
Irene Burbank
12/11/08 21:26
Please
remember my mother, Irene Burbank, and our family in
your prayers. Several months ago they found a
spot on one of her lungs and a needle biopsy was
performed, but it did now indicate cancer.
Today we found out that the spot has grown in the
last 3 months. They will do some more tests
next week before plotting a course of action.
We know that God is good and we pray for that
goodness over her, my Dad and family as we await more
news. Thanks for being such awesome prayer
warriors!
Randy & Debbie Burbank
Randy & Debbie Burbank
Paula Phillips
12/11/08 21:26
Please
pray for Paula Phillips. As many of you know,
Paula has MS and has been unable to walk for some
time. She is currently in Huntsville Hospital
after having a pump installed that will administer
her medication directly into her spine. She is
in a good bit of pain and as of last night her legs
were not working as was expected. Please keep
Paula and her family in your prayers. She is a
fighter and can do more with her limitations than
most people who are able to walk! She is such a
blessing to all of us.
Susan Cosby
UPDATE: 12/15/2008
Please continue to pray for Paula Phillips. She was able to come home from the hospital on Friday, but is still having difficulties. She doesn't have control yet over her legs and she continues to have pain from the incision. Keep her & her family in your prayers.
Susan Cosby
Susan Cosby
UPDATE: 12/15/2008
Please continue to pray for Paula Phillips. She was able to come home from the hospital on Friday, but is still having difficulties. She doesn't have control yet over her legs and she continues to have pain from the incision. Keep her & her family in your prayers.
Susan Cosby
Louise Haney
12/10/08 23:19
Please
continue to pray for my dear friend Louise Haney. She
had surgery on an anuresym in her heart almost a
month ago. Was supposed to go home in 4 days. Just
yesterday was moved from ICU to a room. Has been on
dialysis. Pray that she will gain strength and health
and be able to come home soon.
Anne
Anne
Christopher Stotts
12/08/08 19:25
Subject: Medical
Emergency
Just wanted to let everyone know that my son Christopher was admitted this evening to NICU at Huntsville Hospital. He has a mass on the frontal lobe of his brain right above his right eye. They will be performing an MRI later tonight after attempting to get the swelling under control. It looks as though he may have to have surgery in the morning. I would appreciate lots of prayers.. Thanks,
Paula Stotts
UPDATE: 12/10/2008
The surgery is complete took about one hour – they say they got it all – 2 masses; one the size of a golf ball, the other the size of an orange.
Expect him to go home in 3 days!
Paula thanks everyone for their support and prayers.
Just wanted to let everyone know that my son Christopher was admitted this evening to NICU at Huntsville Hospital. He has a mass on the frontal lobe of his brain right above his right eye. They will be performing an MRI later tonight after attempting to get the swelling under control. It looks as though he may have to have surgery in the morning. I would appreciate lots of prayers.. Thanks,
Paula Stotts
UPDATE: 12/10/2008
The surgery is complete took about one hour – they say they got it all – 2 masses; one the size of a golf ball, the other the size of an orange.
Expect him to go home in 3 days!
Paula thanks everyone for their support and prayers.
Sarah Abigail Lyndon
12/08/08 19:23
Clifford Nordine
12/02/08 22:05
Please
add Clifford Nordine to your prayer
list. He is recovering from a
broken vertebra at the J.W. Sommer Rehab Unit at
Shoals hospital. They have not determined what
caused the break, but doctors feel he is a good
candidate for rehab. Since Clifford just completed
his walk, I know hearing from any of you would be
very encouraging. His address is Room
107, J. W. Sommer Rehab. Unit, Shoals Hospital, 201
W. Avalon Ave., Muscle Shoals, AL
35661. His phone # is 386-1853.
Thanks so much. Sherry
Thanks so much. Sherry