Friday, April 10, 2009
April 10th 2009
Please pray for us: we arrived home at 2:30pm Friday, and our house had been broken into. The front door was wide open. We had some TV's and laptop stolen. Pray for peace for our kids to feel "safe" in their home, they are very upset, and for God's will in financial/insurance transactions. We also praise the Lord that it was only "stuff" that was taken from us, and God is STILL in control!!!Thanks,Rhoades family
April 9th 2009
Christina: All, I would like you all to please add the brother of one of my dearest, oldest and closest friends on to the hope mail chain. Here's some info about VP, he lives in Tennessee and is very ill. Thanks so much for praying with me.
Just wanted to send a positive update on VP. Each time I’ve spoke to him in the past few days he sounds really good and in excellent spirits. Today I listened to a good 5 minute Voice mail on how good he feels, how blessed he is, and how blessed he is to have the loving family and friends he has.
As you may have known, Vance was scheduled to have a radiation treatment on the area of his removed brain tumor -4/7/09. All went well and he’s feeling remarkably good so soon after the treatment. Most often a patient receiving this kind of radiation treatment is expected to feel pre operative systems for at least a week. He has only experienced a slight light headedness. No headaches or nausea. He’s expected to take steroids for 7 days to keep any swelling down.
Last week - Vance did have a “hiccup” in his recovery progression. He felt himself increasingly short of breath. He thought it would get better after a few days. Well needless to say, he wound up in the emergency room being diagnosed with having a pulmonary embolism in his right bottom lung and a partial pulmonary infarct in his lower left lung. They are currently treating him with blood thinners to dissolve the blood clots. As serious as this is, I understand that this (pulmonary embolisms) is quite common among patients who have had major surgeries. It is particularly dangerous for those who have had brain surgery as they are not supposed to take any blood thinners for at least 14 days after surgery. We can thank God that 24 days had passed for VP and he was out of the “danger zone”. He will continue to take the blood thinner meds until his blood level reads 2.5-3. (Not sure what that means either but it’s in my notes). Also taking these meds had no effect on his radiation treatment. He says that he can almost take a full breath now and that it’s getting easier to breath with each passing day.
Next Steps - Vance will be going in for immunotherapy 6 weeks from now. I know you’re saying “What?”, but the spots on his lungs are extremely small (less than 2mm) and they have a base line to be able to determine any growth over this time. According to the doctors, the end results will be the same whether he has it done today or in 6 weeks. The 6 weeks will give him time to heal and be better prepared for the upcoming treatment. To make sure everyone is on the right track, Vance and Amanda will also be seeking a second opinion from the MD Anderson doctors.
As for the remaining tumor on his kidney, that will be the last phase of the treatment. I will keep you posted as I know more.
Just wanted to send a positive update on VP. Each time I’ve spoke to him in the past few days he sounds really good and in excellent spirits. Today I listened to a good 5 minute Voice mail on how good he feels, how blessed he is, and how blessed he is to have the loving family and friends he has.
As you may have known, Vance was scheduled to have a radiation treatment on the area of his removed brain tumor -4/7/09. All went well and he’s feeling remarkably good so soon after the treatment. Most often a patient receiving this kind of radiation treatment is expected to feel pre operative systems for at least a week. He has only experienced a slight light headedness. No headaches or nausea. He’s expected to take steroids for 7 days to keep any swelling down.
Last week - Vance did have a “hiccup” in his recovery progression. He felt himself increasingly short of breath. He thought it would get better after a few days. Well needless to say, he wound up in the emergency room being diagnosed with having a pulmonary embolism in his right bottom lung and a partial pulmonary infarct in his lower left lung. They are currently treating him with blood thinners to dissolve the blood clots. As serious as this is, I understand that this (pulmonary embolisms) is quite common among patients who have had major surgeries. It is particularly dangerous for those who have had brain surgery as they are not supposed to take any blood thinners for at least 14 days after surgery. We can thank God that 24 days had passed for VP and he was out of the “danger zone”. He will continue to take the blood thinner meds until his blood level reads 2.5-3. (Not sure what that means either but it’s in my notes). Also taking these meds had no effect on his radiation treatment. He says that he can almost take a full breath now and that it’s getting easier to breath with each passing day.
Next Steps - Vance will be going in for immunotherapy 6 weeks from now. I know you’re saying “What?”, but the spots on his lungs are extremely small (less than 2mm) and they have a base line to be able to determine any growth over this time. According to the doctors, the end results will be the same whether he has it done today or in 6 weeks. The 6 weeks will give him time to heal and be better prepared for the upcoming treatment. To make sure everyone is on the right track, Vance and Amanda will also be seeking a second opinion from the MD Anderson doctors.
As for the remaining tumor on his kidney, that will be the last phase of the treatment. I will keep you posted as I know more.
April 5th 2009
- M.S.--Getting married on Thursday; please pray for our family of 8. Thanks.
- S.L.P.--Thank you, God, for Audrey, being in church with me today. Audrey is my granddaughter. I'm asking for prayer of healing for myself. I will be in surgery April 7, Tues, from 7:30 a.m. for 4-6 hrs. Thank you, God, for protecting me.
- S.H.--Thank you for your continued prayers for baby Charlie, Jason & me. We really appreciate it!
- D.&L.M.--V9XE trip back home--bring people in their lives to share about Jesus. DM--2nd interview tomorrow. 1 M--Last Friday appt @ USCIS stressful-pray for wisdom. His will be done.
- K.W.--Continue praying for Tammy & her kids. Pray for my brother-in-law in A.F. in Saudi Arabia. Thanks. God Bless You!
- J.&T.W.--Prayers for the Big Hunt. Beautiful weather, good logistics, great turnout--GOD'S GLORY in all of it!! For Cole, Zak, Nic & Kristi and their families--health, place, peace, calm this week.
- G. Family--Kris-new job.
- E.R.--Payer for my mom, Ana, with her fight-cancer. Her t-count is dropping! Thank you.
- B.G.--Help in finding a job. Declared legally blind recently & awaiting approval for services to help me retrain for some type of work.
- C.&E.L.--Pray for my grandmother whose health has been declining and she keeps falling & hurting herself Pray her pain eases. Pray for my brother Donald, that he finds his way back to Christ.
- H.G.--Prayers for Sharon with her upcoming surgery. Prayers for Zak & Amber as they await test results and for all of CC as we approach Easter & The Big Hunt.
- I.G.--Prayer request.F.G.--Pray for the Impact students. For any seeds they received this weekend to grow and flourish in their lives.
- Y.V.--Bless Christopher, he will have another CAT scan on Monday. Heal him from his pain.
- F. Family--Cyndi (Sandi's sister) surgery on April 13.
- A.R.--For school, for my back.
- A.O.--That everyone had an amazing time at impact.
- J.&E.M.--Our marriage.
- M. Family--Brian in Afghanistan.
- M.W.--It is time for Pam to make a CD! Pray for all those who are getting baptized today! Pray for the Big Hunt. Pray for Megan, who barely escaped her burning home.
- E.E.--The E. Family (John-John) My marriage/all my children (9); Yolanda & family; Rick & Angela (jobs); my brothers Gilbert & Ruben.
- R.E.--For all @ Connection Church, my family, my marriage, the world.
- D.S.--Pray for S.P. having surgery Tuesday.
- A.&T.L.--Our pastors, my family; unsaved loved ones. Missions, Our Nation; God's Will to be done.
- H.W.--My daughter Lauryn to find happiness & content within herself, to release the hate & anger w/in. Me--patience, love & ability to raise my children.
- G.L.--I pray for my cousin's wife Angelica, who is terminally ill with cancer, has months to live, that may find some peace & comfort, that God will be done.
- H.T.--The Palmer Family's Health.
- T.T.--For my boss Angie to have a successful surgery with no problems tomorrow. For my sister Connie to get healthy & free from pain.
- D. & F. M.--Uniting of Delaine's family & Michael's family this Thursday. Michael's complete & speedy recovery from surgery.
- N.G.--Peace @ home & patience w/my children. For my baby's father to try & understand my choices & decisions. Praise God! Thanks & Amen.
- J.H.--Spiritual strengthen in our family. My uncle (Gilbert) having heart surgery.
- R.&A.C.--Prayers for our family that CPS doesn't open a case on us.
- L.M.--A stronger faith and marriage.
- D.E.--I have been laid off for 5 months, but have an interview on Wed
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
April 7th 2009
M.W.--Just received this very sad email from friends in SA. Please pray for this mom and the whole family.
"Michael was in a very bad auto accident in September 2007 in Louisiana.
Well I had the phone call every parent dreads last night. My son is gone.
He and Shanna were trying to reconcile and had moved to Buckeye, AZ in December. Things were going good for them. Shanna had a job managing an apartment complex in Phoenix and Michael was in an electrician apprenticeship program because he didn't have his tools any more to do millwright work. I talked to Michael on Sunday afternoon and he sounded good. He said Shanna's parents had come up with a big truck and brought all the rest of their household goods and were staying the week to help them get unpacked and organized. Always when I hang up with Michael on the phone, Tom, he would say "Love you bye" and hang up. Sunday when I talked to him I said "Michael, do you know that I love you?" He said, "Love you too, Mom" but I said, "I know ...but do YOU know that I love you?" He said, "Yes and you know I love you." It wasn't a big thing then, not that out of the ordinary, but it is a big thing to me now.
He complained of a bad headache yesterday afternoon and went in the bedroom to lay down. Shanna's parents were there and Shanna went in to wake him a few hours later and found him on the floor, not breathing. They did CPR until the ambulance arrived and the EMTs did CPR all the way to the hospital. Even the hospital tried for a while, but they couldn't revive him.
There will be an autopsy but we won't know the results until Thursday. My best guess at this point is a cerebral aneurysm which would have been painful as far as the headache but instantaneous once the aneurysm burst. He was only 30, Tom. He and Shanna were working things out and he was happy."
"Michael was in a very bad auto accident in September 2007 in Louisiana.
Well I had the phone call every parent dreads last night. My son is gone.
He and Shanna were trying to reconcile and had moved to Buckeye, AZ in December. Things were going good for them. Shanna had a job managing an apartment complex in Phoenix and Michael was in an electrician apprenticeship program because he didn't have his tools any more to do millwright work. I talked to Michael on Sunday afternoon and he sounded good. He said Shanna's parents had come up with a big truck and brought all the rest of their household goods and were staying the week to help them get unpacked and organized. Always when I hang up with Michael on the phone, Tom, he would say "Love you bye" and hang up. Sunday when I talked to him I said "Michael, do you know that I love you?" He said, "Love you too, Mom" but I said, "I know ...but do YOU know that I love you?" He said, "Yes and you know I love you." It wasn't a big thing then, not that out of the ordinary, but it is a big thing to me now.
He complained of a bad headache yesterday afternoon and went in the bedroom to lay down. Shanna's parents were there and Shanna went in to wake him a few hours later and found him on the floor, not breathing. They did CPR until the ambulance arrived and the EMTs did CPR all the way to the hospital. Even the hospital tried for a while, but they couldn't revive him.
There will be an autopsy but we won't know the results until Thursday. My best guess at this point is a cerebral aneurysm which would have been painful as far as the headache but instantaneous once the aneurysm burst. He was only 30, Tom. He and Shanna were working things out and he was happy."
April 6th 2009
N.H.--My sister’s friend just called her and they are being asked to leave their rental home, unless they catch up their rent. As it turns out her husband has gambled away their money and the money they did have left, he just took that to go gamble some more. While he was gone the utility company came and shut off their electricity. I don’t know if there are any kids involved in this relationship but they are in a state with snow on the ground and a couple of the windows are broken so this woman is going to need prayers for peace and guidance as to where to go and what to do. Sorry for the lack of details/names. It was a quick conversation and my sister was being vague, out of respect for the family. Thank you.
March 29th 2009
- M.S.--I am marrying another member, Delaina, on April 9th. She has 3 kids & I have 3. Please pray for all of us. Thanks.
- T.T.--For the youth group going to Belize for a successful, life-changing & safe trip.
- R.&A.W.--I got a second interview for that job! We are excited! I still want to play drums again. I'm always ready!
- A.W.--I found a lump in my breast and having test next week. Thanks.
- S.L.--Get our financial situation in order.
- L.R.--For faith, and please pray for my mother-in-law who is dealing with pancreatic cancer. Let her know that God is there and is looking over us.
- D.&L.M.--Meeting on Friday at USCIS to try and expedite the citizenship process.
- S.S.--We are beginning at a Fertility Center to help us have a baby. We hope it will be a short and easy process. Thanks for any prayers.
- K.K.--Lord, I ask you to help my son John. He feels (and is) abandoned by his father. May you be the Father he heeds.
- McGFamily--Brian in Afghanistan (so glad to be back in Texas @ TCC!)
- M.O.--My prayers are with the White Family.
- B.&J.M.--Jamie's health.
- A.M.N.--Cont. prayer for: Amanda & May & family. Mary & Henry, Megan. My parents Bill & Kathy. My job & finances & flexibility in my ankle
- F.E.--Please pray that I do great in school, to get back on track @ home, to do my best @ work, and for me to make better choices for me. Thanks.
- M.W.--Pray for little Brandon, born @ 1 lb. Pray for Amber's health. Pray for Bobby's heart-health. (Bobby has since passed on) Pray for our fun trip next weekend (cancelled due to migraines). Pray for Big Hunt! Pray for Joe Gaitan. He is 25 & has leukemia @ MD Anderson Hospital.
- J.H.--Continued spiritual strength in our family. My uncle Gilbert has a bad heart. Velvet is in ICU.
- C.&J.W.--Bobby.
- ??Beryl, Greg, Spirit Liberia.
- K.L.--Pray for Kara, Allen & Bryce--money issues and the Belize trip.
- W. Family--Prayers for the Big Hunt--for the logistics, for the volunteers & attendees, for God's glory in all of it. For all of the marriages in the Sat. night connection group.
- S.O.--Thank you for all the prayers for my stepfather. He had a successful surgery to remove the tumor in his brain. Continue to pray for a speedy recovery.
- A.D.--Please pray for my mother & father to be healed of their illnesses. Lancer & diabetes.
- F. Family--Bobby (surgery Tue); Ballad-pneumonia.
- A.R.--For school; for Easter; for Belize; for Zoe; for Samuel; for journalism.
- E. Family--Please pray for our dog Daisy. She's having difficulty walking--vet thinks it's not serious. Please pray for my friend Suz, who is going through hard times at home.
- B.& F.G.--Please pray for our mission. Group preparing to go to Belize in June, for money and paperwork preparations.
- S.H.--Thank you for all your prayers for us and baby Charlie. I am feeling much better and appreciate your continued prayers!
- M.P.--Bethany (my friend), her friend has had 2 near-death experiences & is in the hospital.
- S.S.McN.--I pray for the right words to speak to others, uplifting & kind. Kind of hard for me sometimes.
- E.B.--J.B. to find her way to faith and work. Jimmy find a job. Eddie find a job. Me to be a better person. Thank you God.
- N.G.--Pray for peace in my heart. Patience at home w/my children as my son becomes a young man & my daughter works her way thru high school & safe childbirth for my baby!
- T.S.--Pray in Jesus' name that I get a job in order to get back on my own 2 feet. Amen!
- K.L.--Finances restored!!! Please keep praying!
- T.G.--Please pray for my husband's cousin Sissy who was told she has only 6 mos. to live. Please pray for guidance & peace for her.
- J.S.--Continue to pray for broken family in Michigan in prison
- J.M.--To help me with my marriage. I'm unsure on what I should do.
Week of March 29th 2009
- N.H.--My sisters Mother-In-Law passed away yesterday. Please keep their family in your prayers as they are trying to figure out how to get to NY from SC for the funeral. They have 4 in their family and will probably be driving but have a vehicle that isn’t in great condition. Pray for a safe trip and an peace.
- M.W.--A friend of mine just called me. She is asking for prayers of comfort for her granddaughter, Megan, 24, who barely escaped her burning house last night in Katy. She had just moved in with all her belongings a week ago.
- C.C.--Please pray for my coworkers and I as we face another layoff. We just had one in January and now we are having another. Please just pray for peace in waiting for the decision to be made and for everyones finances that are affected. Thanks and have a blessed day.
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