Pam asked that we lift up her daughter, Betsy and her husband Marcus - ask the Lord to help them find a way to better communicate with each other.
Karyl gave us a brief update on baby Chase whom we've been praying for. Since his bone marrow transplant he has been in isolation and she has no other news from his Mom - she did try to reach out to her, but was unable to make contact. Please continue to pray for healing, recovery, comfort and love for this precious little one. We continue to pray for the wonderful 20 year old donor.
Dreama's friend Susie is in her 3rd round of chemo and understandably she is "sick of it". Please continue to lift her up for strength, endurance, acceptance and the will to keep going on with the treatment. She will return to her lung doctor and oncologist this week. Please keep her medical staff in prayer to provide her with the best treatment plan to make her well again.
HOT OFF THE PRESS!!! 08/13/2014 - POSTED BY KELLY ON FACEBOOK!!!Best part of my day was our class ( most of us anyway) joining hands as Lakeisha led us in prayer! Second best part, everyone passing our final, then these adorable cupcakes provided by Lakeisha, and finally, sleep! Praise God for being so good when we are so undeserving! (NOTE from Judi - I posted the adorable picture of the cupcakes below because the blog wouldn't allow me to insert it here)
Judi asked us to please continue to keep Kelly and her class mates in prayer as they continue to complete their registered nursing courses, lectures, practicals and exams. We need more nurses with the love and compassion these students will bring with them. Please help them to make it through this final stage and then prepare them as they study for their licensing exam.
Update on Sandy 08/13/14 after she visited her surgeon - please keep her in prayer for healing and recovery . . . "Well he didn't like the looks of things, he has put me on two antibiotics, very powerful, if they don't work, I have to go to an infectious disease doctor. So the journey goes on and on and on. "
Judi shared praise to the Lord for Sandy's recovery progress. The second surgery is healing and the infection is minimizing. She was in wonderful spirits this weekend when the family gathered for a wedding in Georgia. Please continue to keep her in prayer for continued healing, comfort and readiness for her next surgery which will be reconstruction.
All WJTTB Sisters in Christ will keep Linda and her husband, Ray, in prayer as they pack and plan for their move to the St. John's River area. We love Linda and have enjoyed these last 5 years together studying the Word with her. Let us also pray that they find a wonderful new church home and Bible study partners.
We lift up Ralph, Judy D's husband as he continues with his treatment plan of hormone therapy. Let us pray that he responds to this treatment and receives this great news at his September 20th visit with his doctor.
Prayers for a safe return to Tampa via Rome to Miami to Tampa for Bette's daughter, Liz - husband, Giovanni and their two children, Stella and Camilla. Please pray for them to also be quickly and comfortably settled in and for Stella's return to school.
Praise for news about Mary Ann's sister-in-law, Diane - it was not another blockage in her leg, but fluid that was able to be extricated - she is now home with the prosthetic back on and even COOKING DINNER for her hubby!!! She is in great spirits and was thrilled to feel well enough to cook which she enjoys.
Please keep all our school children in prayer - those going to school locally, being home schooled and returning to college. Please also pray for the teachers, aides and administrators.
Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective. James 5:16
Then Jesus told his disciples a parable to show them that they should always pray and not give up. Luke 18:1