11 February 2009 - Special Prayer Requests

Repose of the Soul
Frank Pannitti apparently sustained a massive heart attack following a car accident. He was taken off life support and passed away late the night of Tuesday 10 February 2009. Of your Christian charity, please pray for his soul that he might receive the Grace of God. Also pray for comfort for his wife June as she deals with his passing and her separation from him.


Healing
Caroline (age 11, leukemia recurrence) Caroline was diagnosed with leukemia at age 7 and underwent a bone marrow transplant in July. Her mother Carmen e-mailed Wednesday relating that Caroline has been lethargic, has lost her appetite, and has huge dark circles under her eyes; obviously they are quite concerned. They visited Children's Hospital earlier this week. Just this weekend her appetite had been down and she seemed more tired than usual. Her Hickman line removal was rescheduled for the 23rd. We are really looking forward to that and the freedom that it will give her. Although she will still have to get peripheral IVs and blood draws about every five weeks, it definitely will give us a sense of moving in the right direction. Please pray for Caroline's complete recovery from leukemia and for peace for her parents, Carmen and Jeff. Caroline has a 40% chance of relapsing after her transplant, and if she does chances of recovery are very slim. Please pray the leukemia has been eradicated and she remains clear of any cancerous cells Thanks so much for being faithful prayer warriors on Caroline's behalf. Please keep her in your prayers. She has always gained so much strength and healing from your prayers.

Natalie (age 10, leukemia recurrence) Natalie is 18 months into treatment for the same type of leukemia as Caroline's and has relapsed. She was in the hospital for two months, then had to return at Thanksgiving and was finally getting to go home. One month short of the year anniversary since transplant, she relapsed. She has been through so much. Her family hasn't even fully explained the implications of this to her. Seeing her hooked up to an IV pole again was devastating. Her chances of survival are slim, yet they are only chances and have naught to do with her. Please pray for her and her family.