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2008-06 June |
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2008-07 July |
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"Uncle" Tom Baldwin |
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From Su's "Aunt" Carol about "Uncle" Tom:
There is definitely a probable cause to suspect cancer. [Tom'] blood test showed a very high elevation for CEA reading 14.4 and should be 2.5. The surgeon wants him to have an EGD (camera through the mouth down into the small colon) and both doctors want a Colonoscopy. We are meeting with the Gastroligist on Thurs. [June 10] and he is scheduled for Colonoscopy on Monday [June 14]. Hopefully they will also do the EGD at the same time while he is under. Most of you know that he has already had 3 CAT scans and a upper GI. They all agree that there is a problem but just don't know where! He has been having pain again since Sat. but not as severe as before. Trying to keep on a bland diet and may even go back on the liquid diet again to keep the pain level low.
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Please pray for my mom's best friend's husband.
Thank you, Su |
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Virginia McDonald, James & girls |
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Dr. Charles Harr will perform open heart surgery on Virginia at Mercy Hospital in Charlotte, NC on Wednesday 6/18/2008. She will be at the hospital at 8am for pre-op and surgery is scheduled for 11am. Pray for safe travel, no complications, and perfect recovery. Su |
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Vacationing Church Families |
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Tell the church family we love them and would appreciate their prayers as we travel and spend time together. Nancy |
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Annie Duncum |
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Annie is home and doing well. Now it is just a matter of recovery and staying free of infection. She returns to the doctor on Friday. Thank You all for your prayers!! |
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Update on Uncle Tom |
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Tom is still in the hospital. The intestines are still not functioning so he must have a drain tube into his stomach. This is so uncomfortable and has come out twice. Putting it back in is painful and hard to do. They are inserting a Pick Line into his vein in his shoulder/chest area as I write. Then he will be able to receive food nourishment through that and chemo if needed. It's been a week today with only saline solution to keep fluids flowing through his system so it's time for some better nourishment and since he can't put anything into his stomach because his intestines are not functioning, this is the solution. Will also be nice to have the IV line removed from his hand as that vain is becoming weakened.
Biopsy reports from Boston, Mass should be back by Thurs. They fear that it is a Sarcoma....the hardest kind of cancer to find and to treat.
Thank you for your continued prayers for intestines to start functioning. This has been far too long to be safe.
With love and thankfulness for each of you!
Carol |
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Visitors |
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There are several visitors to Liberty & Candle Ridge who need to make a move either toward salvation, rededication, or membership. Pray that they will move in the direction God is sending them. |
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Wanda's daughter |
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Praise that she came through surgery well. |
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Makenzie |
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Makenzie needs prayers desperately today, she been sent to PICU and is now on a ventilator. Please lift her and her family up in prayer. |
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Laci Clark |
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I received an email this morning that our dear friends Keith and Lori
Clarks ten year old daughter Laci has been diagnosed with a brain tumor. They are currently stationed in Okinawa Japan but are working on a medivac to San Diego CA. Laci was taken the hospital with what they thought was meningitis but an MRI showed that she has a brain tumor. She had emergency surgery last night Okinawa time to place a shunt to relieve brain swelling and will have more surgery once she arrives stateside. Please pray for Keith, Lori and Laci and well as their other children Landry, Courtney and Hailey. These were close friends of ours there and Laci and Savannah were very very close.
Misty Wells and Family
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Misty Wells is my sister-in-law. Misty and my brother, Charlie, along with their kids now live in California for the time being, but they lived in Japan for several years because Charlie is a Marine. Please
pray for this family.
Saundra |
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Makenzie Foley |
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I was checking on the internet this morning on Makenzie Foley the little girl we have been praying for at church, she has been put on life support her liver and heart are swelling and they don’t know why. Please take a few minutes to say a prayer for this little girl. You can check on her at www.caringbridge.org and when you put her name in its all one word makenziefoley, you can check for updates on her condition.
Thanks so much in advance,
In his amazing service.
Teresa |
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Update on Laci |
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I just got off the phone with Laci's dad. The whole family was
medivacked to Trippler Hosptial in Hawaii yesterday and Laci is in the
pediatric ICU. The growth that was seen on the first MRI turned out to
actually be a brain infection (encephilitis) which is still very
serious. They are not sure how long they will be in Hawaii, could be
weeks or months depending on how Laci does. Keith said she is very
uncomfortable and although she did well on the flight she now is not
eating, doesn't want to talk or for anyone to touch her. Bless her heart, she's had a tough week. Keith's parents flew to Hawaii to
help out with Keith and Lori's other three children so they can stay at
the hospital with Laci. Here are a couple praise and prayer requests:
Praise - The whole family was able to fly together to Hawaii and they
had a safe, uneventful flight. I've made the same flight and it's
LONG! That Keith's parents are able to be there to help out with the
children. And that what was thought to be a tumor was an infection, while still serious, it gives her a better chance at recovery.
Prayer - That Laci's pain will ease up and that God will give her rest during this hard time in her life. That the doctor's are able to find out what caused this and how best to treat it. That their time at the hospital will be short so they can return home soon. Peace for Keith, Lori, Landry, Courtney and Hailey that their sister/daughter will heal.
Thank you so much for keeping our friends in your prayers!
Misty Wells and Family |
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Makenzie in desperate need of prayer |
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Makenzie's mother is posting updates as anything changes with her condition. Please see her online journal for details.
http://www.caringbridge.org/cb/viewJournal.do?method=executeInit |
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Mrs. Radhakrishnan |
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(exceprts from a letter to Bro. Keaton)
Unfortunately my wife was diagnosed with breast cancer last week. We are confident that the disease can be eradicated as it was identified early. However, I will be out of the clinic for doctor's visits and surgery.
Sincerely,
Antu Radhakrishnan, DVM, DACVIM |
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Steve Smith passed away |
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Please remember Louise and her family after the passing of her brother. Obituary from http://www.hamptonfh.com//index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=771&Itemid=46:
Mr. Steve Smith, Jr. age 81 of Gray, KY departed this life on Monday, August 18, 2008 at his home. He was born on October 13, 1926 in Fount, KY the son of Steve & Nettie (Jordan) Smith. In 1949, he united in marriage with Goldie Smith and to this union three daughters were born. Mr. Smith was a member of the Iron Workers Local #25 and was a KY Colonel. His hobbies were dancing and gardening and spending time with his special little companion Ginger. He is preceded in death by his parents, Steve, Sr. and Nettie Smith, two brothers, Denver Smith and Ernest Smith and two sisters, Eliza Wagers and Pauline Chestnut.
Survivors include: His wife Goldie Smith of Gray, KY, three daughters, Sandra Baysinger and husband Duane of Corbin, KY, Beverly Hensley and husband Joe of Gray, KY and Crystal Neal and husband Carl of Corbin, KY, two brothers, G.C. Smith and wife Lynn of Jacksonville, South Carolina and Thomas Smith and wife Betty of Mendota, Illinois, two sisters, Louise Smith of Corbin, KY, and Lily Abner and husband G.W. of Woolum, KY, six grandchildren, Jessica Baysinger of Taylor Mill, KY, Joshua Baysinger and wife Darla of Woodbine, KY, Heather Baysinger of Florence, KY, Johnathan Baysinger and wife Nicole of Gray, KY, Christine Barton of Corbin, KY and Carrie Hensley of Gray, KY, and one great grandchild, Andrew Baysinger of Woodbine, KY. Mr. Smith also leaves behind a host of many other relatives and friends to mourn his passing. Funeral services for Mr. Steve Smith will be conducted in the Hampton Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, August 21, 2008 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Jimmy Siler and Rev. Mike Griffith officiating. Pallbearers will be family & friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Shelton, Fred Smith, Jr. and Virgil Smith. Burial will follow in the Hutchinson Cemetery at Bailey Switch. Hampton Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
Visitation will be Wednesday evening from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m. and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. until the hour of service at 1:00 p.m. |
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William Smith |
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Waiting for results from CT scan on his lungs. Doctors found a mass in one lung a few weeks ago. |
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Laci Update from her dad |
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Thank you so much for your prayers and support.We have had a very sudden and dramatic turn of events today. Laci was doing so great the last 2 days we thought we had beat this and were on our way home. This morning was some good news with very good report on the MRI. The swelling in the cerebrum has shrunk dramatically, almost all gone.
However, Laci began the morning with a headache which quickly progressed and began some vomiting again. Blood test showed very positive for infection. Spinal tap also showed very high white blood cell count, meaning infection. Initial lab findings point to bacterial
meningitis, Neisseria. This is extremely bad and dangerous. Not sure how she got it. The hole in her head has been leaking since the drain was removed Thursday. They placed another suture today to cinch it up. This would be the most likely source of infection but the particular bacteria is not usually found in the skin so things don't really add up. Her CSF fluid was tested on Thursday and was negative, the drain catheter was also tested and found to be negative. Today has been very emotionally
draining and very frustrating day. They wanted us, the whole family, to take some prophylactic antibiotic, we waited almost 5 hours for it and finally left the hospital and will wait until tomorrow to get it.
My parents left yesterday since Laci was looking so good and my newborn
niece is having some heart problems so they wanted to get back. Now my
mom feels terrible that she left us. Laci has slept most of the day and looks pretty lifeless like before when this whole thing started. She is on morphine and Toradol again. It seems like we are starting all over.
She will most likely be in the hospital for 2 more weeks now. They
moved her back into the Pediatric ICU. We have had so many doctors it is hard to keep up with them all and of course they don't all agree with each other. However, we know that it was caught early and so all think her chances are good.
Please continue to pray.
Keeping the faith, running the race with endurance.
Keith |
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Wilma Radford's mom |
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Currently the doctors are recommending a stint in her heart, but there are no beds. The plan is to transport her to Knoxville for surgery ASAP. |
6/12/2008 11:00 AM
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Dylan |
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Please remember Dylan from ACH. |
6/12/2008 11:00 AM
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David Broughton |
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David is still in the hospital. |
6/13/2008 12:00 AM
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Emmanuel Bible Camp |
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This is the first week of camp and they have record numbers compared to previous first weeks. Remember Virginia's health. |
6/13/2008 1:00 AM
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Baby Lily Born Healthy |
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YES!! Baby Lily Marie was borne this afternoon, June 12, at 5:10 pm. weighting in at 6 lbs. 14 oz. and 20" long. She is really beautiful. Black hair, long fingers her daddy's face and mom's mouth. How enchanting! God does such good work!!! Submitted by Carol |
6/13/2008 1:00 AM
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Uncle Tom Update |
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Tom's appointment went as expected. He will have the Colonoscopy on Monday. If the Colon shows nothing, a follow up on Tue. with a Capsule Endoscopy through the mouth (camera inside a capsule) which will travel all the way through the system. This doctor also talking cancer. Thanks for all the prayers!!! Carol |
6/13/2008 10:00 PM
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David Broughton Update |
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David is back in CTU4 at MaryMount. He was released Wednesday but returned Thusday evening after another heart attack. Praise God that the doctor had given him a pacemaker--it saved his life! |
6/14/2008 12:00 AM
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Candle Ridge VBS Kickoff |
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Please remember Candle Ridge's VBS Kickoff tonight at 5:00. Pray that the rain will not hinder the fun planned. Hope to see you there! Su |
6/16/2008 5:00 PM
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Praise, Praise, Praise! (Tom Baldwin) |
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Thanks for all your wonderful prayers! Colonoscopy was clear with the normal Diverticula and internal small hemorrhoids showing up. Nothing to biopsy!!! Tomorrow at 8 am Tom will swallow the Capsule with a small camera to check the small intestines and pain area. It takes about 8 hours for the camera to go through the system. Because of all the laxatives he took yesterday, he won't have to take any today!!!! Another praise!!! Thanks for more prayers for tomorrow. GOD IS GOOD and God is in Control! Lovingly, Carol |
7/9/2008 11:00 PM
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Carl & Rob |
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Please remember my brother Carl, most of you know he has Follicular Non-Hodgkis Lymphoma, and has had chemotherapy once. The knots are returning and he had a Dr appt this week (6/20), he is expecting to start treatments again. They are really tough so please keep Carl in your prayers. Also My Uncle Rob has Colon cancer and will be taking 30 chemo treatments and radiation treatment before they do surgery. Please keep both of them in your prayers. Thanks In his service. Teresa |
7/9/2008 11:00 PM
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David Broughton's funeral arrangements |
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Thanks again for all your prayers for David. His viewing will be at Hoppers in Barbouville this Thursday night (7/10) from 6:30-9:00pm and the funeral will be at Sinking Valley Baptist Church in Barbourville at 1:00pm on Friday (7/11). *One of these days and it won't be long, we'll rejoin him in that song. We'll get together in the family circle singing loud.* Su |
7/14/2008 10:00 AM
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Continue to remember Annie |
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Annie is still in a lot of pain after her automobile accident. The surgery on her leg went well and they will be cleaning out her wounds today. Remember her in your prayers. |
7/14/2008 11:00 AM
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M.R. Wilson & Christine Hall |
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Please remember the family of M.R. Wilson in your prayers. He has cancer and the doctors say there is nothing else can be done. Also remember my neighbor's mother, Christine Hall. She has to have surgery this week to remove most of her colon. Yours in His service, Jerry |
7/14/2008 5:00 PM
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More Surgeries for Annie |
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The doctors discovered today that more surgeries will be required to cover Annie's broken tibia (shin bone) due to the large hole made when she tried to stand up after the accident. Muscle and skin grafts will be required due to a larger amount of dead tissue than expected. Please remember Michelle & Steve as they travel. |
7/16/2008 12:00 AM
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Clarence Griffith |
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Please remember Clarence Griffith. He is due to go for heart surgery next week. Yours in Christ, Jerry |
7/22/2008 12:00 AM
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Wilma Radford |
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Praise! All tests came back normal! |
7/23/2008 10:00 AM
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Uncle Tom's Surgery |
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just got home from the hospital....stayed the night. Tom is in good spirits, taking pain medication by pushing a button which he forgets to push until I see him wiggling too much, is uncomfortable from the tube from his stomach out through his nose and oxygen going into his nose. He only slept in 10 min. intervals. This has not stopped him from making wonderful jokes and flattering the nurses. He is in a private room and calls it the Hilton! The nursing staff is fabulous! Couldn't ask for better care. Tina is going to stay with him right now and Cookie will be there around 2. I'm going to bed for a few hours and then back....probably for the night... We'll see. Surgery was about 3 hours long. Dr. Wang was totally surprised to find NOTHING in the small intestines, the liver, the colon, the kidneys, the stomach.....none of the main organs! Wow, your prayers are awesome and God's healing is beyond words!!! However, he did find something strange in the Suspended Mesentery and called Pathothology up to take a look. The Pathologist was also baffled. So, they took 3 biopsies and will have results in 3 days!!! Wait again. What is the Suspended Mesentery?? In this case it is the fattie layered tissue that supports (holds) the small intestines in place. It is filled with nerves and blood vessels. (Do hope I got that right.) Anyway, it can't be radiated as fat tissue dissolves when heated. I think he also said it isn't affected by chemo so......he talked about Steroid Therapy but none of us remember if that is if it is in the blood vessels area or???? Will await the doctor's visit this morning to find out more. Love you all! Please keep praying, it isn't over yet but still in God's wonderful healing hands! Carol |
8/2/2008 4:00 PM
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Uncle Tom NO CANCER |
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God is SO good! Biopsy reports are back from Harvard University.....no cancer found! Yes there is a rare problem with the Mesentery (the fatty tissue that holds our organs in place and houses nerves and blood vessels that feed the small intestines). Tom is only one of about 50 persons who have been diagnosed with Mesenteric Panniculitis. Is there a treatment???? Maybe not one that man knows about but one that only the Lord will heal. Why the high CEA count?? This disease might trigger that but we will also have a Dermatologist check out a large black mole [he has]. His tube has been removed from his nose/stomach and they started him on a clear liquid diet yesterday afternoon and this morning switched to a soft diet. Prayerfully he will be able to tolerate that, and if so, they will disconnect the feeding tubes and he will be able to come home tomorrow with only the permanent pick line which they placed in the under side of his left arm. He says he is going to kiss the front door when he gets home!! I need to go wash it!! We can not thank all of you enough for the hours of prayers and we can not Praise the good Lord enough for answering your petitions. Of course prayers are still needed as he faces the unknown of this disease. He loves to visit, so those of you who are close by please "Come on over"!!! Lovingly, Carol |
8/2/2008 8:00 PM
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Please remember |
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Monica Neel, Wayne Fisher, and John Hubbard have medical needs. Please pray for their healing. Su |
8/2/2008 9:00 PM
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Tom's Home!!!!!! |
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Want to welcome any one who would like to come by and visit. (I know that this isn't possible for some of you but wanted to let you know he's doing well and did kiss the door when he got home!) We should be home except for Tue. when we will have a doctor's apt. Don't know what time yet. Give us a call. Love, Carol |
8/2/2008 11:00 PM
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Please pray earnestly |
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A nice lady who wishes to remain anonymous is making a major life change and desires our prayers for her and her children. |
8/4/2008 2:00 PM
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Bonnie Miller |
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Rembember her after surgery complications. Surgery was on July 27th and she returned to the hospital on the 2nd. As far as we know she is still hospitalized. |
8/6/2008 9:00 PM
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Rodney's mother Bonnie's surgery |
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Bonnie had intenstinal repair surgery and had to return to Lexington on 8/2. |
8/6/2008 9:00 PM
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Louise's brother Steve Smith |
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Steve is undergoing cancer treatment. |
8/6/2008 9:00 PM
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Jim Tunstall |
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Pray that he will feel well enough to attend Homecoming this Sunday. |
8/6/2008 10:00 PM
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Praise |
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Thank God for His traveling mercies. |
8/6/2008 10:00 PM
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Charlie's Tests |
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Mildred praises God that Charlie's tests came back good after his surgery. |
8/7/2008 11:00 PM
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Butch Daniel passed today |
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Butch Daniel of Alabama was 63. He was Wanda's cousin and she and Bobby will be traveling to Alabama for the funeral. Please pray for the family in this time of grieving and pray for traveling mercies. |
8/8/2008 2:00 PM
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Austin Peters |
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Please pray for Austin Peters (Tad & Mike's son), he broke his arm during LCHS football practice last night. Bad break. Nancy |
8/8/2008 6:00 PM
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John Kassaras, Tyler Zimmerman, Rachel McMaster |
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Please pray for healing. |
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