Judy's friend Elaine who broke her ankle is back in town and doing well. She's now having physical therapy.
Judi's has seen her mentee, Summer, and feels she is thinner but looks good.
Judi's brother, Bobby, is adapting well to his new meds and seems more calm and peaceful. His imaginary friends continue to be a problem.
Lois's brother, Danny, seems to be moving better with his hip issues. Lois is hopeful that she'll be able to go and celebrate his birthday with him.
Lucille's southern mom, Louise, seems to be doing well. She had a great week.
Lois's Charlie is still not feeling well but he has been vertical for three days which is a victory.
Judi's Dad received his new electric wheelchair but it was not completely put together. Judi was able to get the situation worked out and her dad handled it very well.
Becky's husband Ray is having a knee replacement tomorrow. Please pray for no complications.
Lois has a neighbor, Jim, who is very ill. He has lots of issues but basically all the parts of his body seem to be breaking down. Please pray for him and his wife Deb to experience God's will, peace, a calm spirit especially in regarding fear as to what their future holds.
UPDATE 04/14
From Lois: Jim is stable and his numbers are better. Deb said they will keep him sedated today to let his body rest and slowly bring the oxygen level on the vent down some. It is still believed to have been a pulmonary embolism. Deb stayed with Jim all night. Jim's three sons arrive today.
Lord, we continue to lift Jim, Deb, Sandy and Jim's three sons (Scott, Keith and Kevin) up to you. We ask for traveling mercies for the boys from NY to Tampa. We ask for continued strength, grace and mercy on all the Brown family today. We know You know their needs and we know You care for them. Multiply their energy and strength for the day before them. Thank you that we can come to You once again on their behalf. We trust You for all of this in the name of Jesus, I pray. Amen.
UPDATE 04/13 - 8:45pm
From Lois - Jim is stabilized at the moment. They believe he had a pulmonary embolism and are treating it as such. They aren't able to do a test on him at this moment. It seems that the nurses began working on him when Jim's doctor just happened to be walking by his room. Praise the Lord! Deb is sitting beside him right now, holding his hand. He is resting now under sedation.
Please continue to pray for anything and everything you can think of for them. Cindy Willard reminded me of a beautiful scripture: "When I am afraid, I put my trust in You." Psalm 56:3. Alleluia.
Lord God Almighty. You are Holy. You are Perfect. You are the Great Physician. You care about every detail of Jim's life right now. You are Omnipresent. We praise you Lord for you are the One whom we trust with our fears and with the unknown. Lord, we once again come to you asking that you place a calming peace about Jim, Deb, Sandy and Jim's sons. We pray for Jim's well-being this evening. Place your angels of protection around his bed and hold Jim, Deb, Sandy and Jim's sons in Your arms this evening and give them peace. I pray in the strong name of Jesus. Amen.
Update: 4/12 - Hello Prayer Warriors for Jim and Deb, Please continue to storm the gates of heaven with your prayers for Jim and Deb. This morning, the doctors told Deb that the air leaks in his lungs is less and he's breathing with back up respiratory support. However, there is no news on the infections nor on some other physical issues that Jim is battling. Jim is very weak and not very responsive. The doctors continue to say that this will be a very long road for him.
Father God, Lord Jesus, Holy Spirit, You are holy. You are faithful. You know all things. You know Jim and You know Deb. You know what they are going through right now. Our hearts ache for Jim and Deb, so we come to You on their behalf. We pray that You cover them with Your grace, Your mercy and Your healing hand. Continue to give the doctors wisdom and discernment. We pray for the medication to tackle the infections and heal Jim's body. We ask that You continue to pour out Your strength on Deb - emotionally, physically, and spiritually. We pray for the safe arrival of Jim's sons in the next few days and Sandy's travel to CT. We continue to pray in the strong name of Jesus. Amen.
UPDATE 04/14
This was sent last night (04/13) from Lois - Jim is stabilized at the moment. They believe he had a pulmonary embolism and are treating it as such. They aren't able to do a test on him at this moment. It seems that the nurses began working on him when Jim's doctor just happened to be walking by his room. Praise the Lord! Deb is sitting beside him right now, holding his hand. He is resting now under sedation.
Please continue to pray for anything and everything you can think of for them. Cindy Willard reminded me of a beautiful scripture: "When I am afraid, I put my trust in You." Psalm 56:3. Alleluia.
Lord God Almighty. You are Holy. You are Perfect. You are the Great Physician. You care about every detail of Jim's life right now. You are Omnipresent. We praise you Lord for you are the One whom we trust with our fears and with the unknown. Lord, we once again come to you asking that you place a calming peace about Jim, Deb, Sandy and Jim's sons. We pray for Jim's well-being this evening. Place your angels of protection around his bed and hold Jim, Deb, Sandy and Jim's sons in Your arms this evening and give them peace. I pray in the strong name of Jesus. Amen.
Esther's niece, Sammy, has been fighting cancer for many years. She was just told she has 1 to 4 weeks to live.
Carol's sister's friend, Kathleen, has her second chemo treatment coming up. The first was very difficult so they're praying this one will be easier.
Judy's friend Barbara had a hip replacement 10 weeks ago and is not doing well. She received a message from her doctors office today to come in . She thinks they found something in her ultrasound so perhaps that is the beginning of solving the problem.
Roxy, Linda and Rose will be traveling over the next few weeks so pray for traveling mercies for them please.
04/12 - New prayer request from Judy: Please pray for our neice Logan. She is Mike and Sue's daughter who is 26. She has Crohn's disease and is experiencing a severe attack. They have been unable to find a medication that works for her. She is hospitalized so please pray they find a direction to help her. Thanks so much, Art and Judy