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Monday, November 30, 2009

30 November 2009 - Special Prayer Request

Dan Heersema will be having three or four way bypass surgery on 7 December 2009, after an unsuccessful stent implant earlier in the fall. Please pray for God to guide the surgical team working on him and a successful outcome for the surgery, grant him a full recovery that he may live a long and healthy life to God’s honor and glory. Pray for peace of mind for Dan and his family.

Mike Wysocki has just been diagnosed with a bad heart valve, which seems to require repair or replacement. He is scheduled for an angiogram on 6 December 2009, so a determination can be made as to the course of action. Mike, whose real name is Ronald, but who is universally known as Chief, asks that you pray for the medical team treating him that they might pay attention and do their best. He also asks that you pray for guidance and peace of mind, both for him and his wife Wendy.

Jackson Babcock, father of Hope DeLong, has not been feeling well. When she went to check on him Saturday, she found he had taken a turn for the worse. He is now in the ICU at Lima Memorial Hospital; doing a lot better, but not out of the woods yet. Please pray that if it is God's will, He will lay his healing hand upon him so Jackson can stay with his family here on earth a bit longer.

Mila daughter of Kristen Cramer was born six weeks early. Please give thanks for her successful birth. Mila needs to build her strength so she can be released home. Please pray for her to gain interest in eating and gain strength.

Hope asks you pray for God’s help in forcing the dissolution an aircraft partnership with two other people. For two and a half years she has been trying to come to an equitable agreement and cannot. She asks that she be open to God’s guidance in bringing this partnership to an end to the mutual benefit of all the partners.

Sunday, November 29, 2009

29 November 2009 - Special Prayer Request - Thanksgiving and First Sunday in Advent


Birthdays

Ali Arnold celebrated her 21st birthday last week.

Emilie Springer celebrated her 15th birthday week before last.

Don Patton celebrated his 47th birthday week before last.


Travel

Stephanie is on travel this week.

Jack and Rede are on travel this week.

Betsy and Marianne are on travel this week.

Rick and Carol are on travel this week.


In memory of those who have gone before us

Malcom Pappin who left us for home on 1 December 1999, beloved of our Muriel.


ALMIGHTY God, we remember this day before thee thy faithful servant Malcom, and we pray thee that, having opened to him the gates of larger life, thou wilt receive him more and more into thy joyful service; that he may win, with thee and thy servants everywhere, the eternal victory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen


Peaceful Transition

Beatrice


Ruth is in home hospice care.


Repose of the Soul

Hal Cochran, a good friend of Al Ryan, passed away the morning of Sunday 15 November 2009, as the result of a long fought battle with cancer. Please pray for the repose of his soul and for his two sons Tom and Paul that they might be thankful for additional time with their father and adjust to their temporary separation from him.

Healing


Marge, Karl, Christian, Lois, Jennette (Alzheimer’s), Ruth, Connie, Tom, Crystal, Thomas, Hadley, Diane, Norm, Gregory, Nancy, Bill (infection), Ernie, Ray, Hazel, Bruce (heart attack), Susanne, Ralph+ (prostate cancer), Allison (kidney), Bill (ETOH poisoning and gout), Kai, Jay, Tim, Diane, Amy (Thyroid cancer), Evelyn, Debbie, Lona (shoulders), Wanda, Paul (stroke), Doris, Scott (back/leg numb), Charles, Peter H (prostate), Marie (sprained ankle), June (cancer surgery), Susan, Jeff, David (leg injury), Judy, who suffers from mental illness, is undergoing tests for cancer, Greg, June (cancer), David (leg sprain), Cheri, Ben, Michael (heart valve replacement), Walter (skin cancer), Gabriella (surgery), Curtis, Doyle, Martha, Muriel, Richard, Ralph+, Jeffrey, Rod, Gary, Mark, Jeffery, Amy (staph infection), Jennifer, Curtis, Steve (cancer), Paula, Ashton, Marjorie, Mike G, Dave (knee surgery), Karl (shoulder surgery), Jeffrey (testing), Gary (sepsis; diabetic), Jim (stomach cancer), Eunice, Jeanette (Alzheimer’s), Kathleen (breast cancer), Mrs. Alvord, Angie, Madge, Betty, Jeannie (testing for breast cancer), Ed Salvador (cancer), Betty, Karl (shoulder surgery), Dick (knee surgery), Phil (broken rib), Dave (tumor), Jacque, Jim, Jeannie (cancer tests), Sarah, Stephen, Curtis; Angie, Madge, Veronica, Carmen, Alice, Dave (surgery recovery), Ed S (liver failure), Greg (leg surgery with complications), John (prostate cancer surgery), Martin, Pauline, Pat A (altz: things are stable); Charles A (altz: slight improvement in general awareness that he is disappointed not being allowed to drive, Lee T (stroke)


Kristen Cramer is in a Seattle hospital. Her amniotic sack burst at 32 weeks, her daughter Mila needs to gain weight before bringing her into this world to maximize her potential in this life. The medical team would like her to stay inside until 1 December 2009. Mila has been diagnosed with some birth defects, which will require post birth surgery. Due to the swine flu potential, Kristen is limited to two visitors, her husband and her mother. As one might imagine, this is a difficult time for all involved. Please pray for the medical team to do all that can be done, for Kristen and her family to continue with a good attitude, placing their faith in God. Pray for a good result for Mila, that she might live a long and healthy life to the honor and glory of God.


Vicky developed a brain aneurysm, which ruptured the morning of 28 October 2009. She made it through seven hours of surgery and the drug induced coma in a Denver hospital. Her husband and sons have been by her the entire time, so she has never been alone. In the words of her family …


I think it's my turn to bring some information to the party. Don't want people to think I went away and turned this all over to the boys. They've done an exceptional job keeping everyone informed and I'm so very proud of them. Their mom obviously raised them well.


Today was a really great day. Ian just called me from the hospital. He'd not been there for three days and didn't have the benefit of seeing Vicky since before the Tracheostomy surgery. She's exceeding all the expectations of the neuro wing of the hospital. All of her numbers are in-line with what they want to see. She's coughing and breathing on her own and Ian swears she opened her eyes and looked directly at him and Blair. While that may be wishful thinking, the nurse said the amount of sedation she's still got in her system would completely knock anyone out cold. She's obviously trying to come out of the fog. We just can't wait until we see any sign of acknowledgment in those eyes.


Eric, Ian and I met with the representative for the long term acute care hospital to which we will likely have her moved soon. The only thing that remains for the ICU at University Hospital to monitor is the "bolt" for the ICP (intercranial pressure) still in her head. They're still draining excess fluid from the ventricals of her brain, but they've proclaimed they may not need to do that much longer and might be able to avoid placing a shunt in the ventricals for longer term maintenance of the fluid buildup and pressure. That's incredible news because it indicates she's showing some absolutes in the healing process.


Ian says she looks very good although she's pretty puffy still from all the challenges her kidneys are being put through. I'll take her any way I can get her back. The sooner the better.


I can't tell you all how much we all appreciate everyone's support and prayers. The one thing I've locked onto about her recovery is that she will need a familiar support system and a safety net that makes her comfortable as she readjusts. We have to believe. But still, just to keep things in perspective there are no assurances or absolutes in any of this. We simply don't know how much damage Vicky has suffered or how long it may take to resolve the problems she faces in her battle ahead. The one resolve we have to maintain is to not expect anything in the way of a timeline or an end result. In any event, we are looking at months, if not years, for her to find a level of stability. That's just a hard reality.


Your good wishes and unwavering support will do more to keep her going than any amount of therapy and medicine.


I'm asking everyone to do us a big favor. Please email me your individual email or other contact information:dougandersen@earthlink.net We want to have the opportunity to stay in touch, as I'm sure Vicky will. I also want to hold a homecoming gathering for when the time is right and don't want to overlook anyone. You have all been so very kind and such a blessing to all of us - especially to Vicky.


Please keep the messages coming. Vicky will love to read them all when she's able.


Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and do remember to give thanks for what you have. We are giving thanks to all of you for the strength and support you've brought to us in the past three weeks.


Our love to you all! Doug


Please pray for her recovery and for peace of mind for her family, that they might keep their trust in the Lord.


Zeke and Dorothy are in need of healing. Dorothy is currently in skilled nursing after a serious bout of colitis, trying to gain strength to go home. Her husband Zeke has liver disease and is doing better than Dorothy, but not that well. Please pray for the medical people taking care of both of them and for them and their family placing their faith in God and seeking his guidance.

Mike Wysocki has just been diagnosed with a bad heart valve, which seems to require replacement. Mike, whose real name is Ronald, but who is universally known as Chief, asks that you pray for the medical team treating him that they might pay attention and do their best. He also asks that you pray for guidance and peace of mind, both for him and his wife Wendy.

Cerrus, daughter in law of Hy, has had a relapse of her cancer. Please pray for a successful treatment and remission.

David is suffering from shingles and asks that we pray for a remission of the symptoms and a return to normalcy.


Faith, daughter of Craig, Associate Pastor at Bethel Christian, had major, serious and complicated heart surgery on 24 November 2009. Please give thanks for a successful result. Pray also for peace of mind and concentration on faith in God for Faith and her family during her recovery.


Bishop Richard Boyce has bronchial pneumonia. He is down right now, taking antibiotics and likely feel pretty poorly, though he never complains. Seems like he is getting a bit better, though. Please pray for his rapid and complete recovery.


Jordan, age 9, was in a car accident two weeks ago and is in Children’s Hospital. It appears she is paralyzed from the waist down. Please pray for a miraculous recovery for her and if that not be God’s will, that she will make the best of the situation and do God’s work in this world. Pray also for her and her family to draw closer to the Lord in this trying time and draw strength from Him.


Danielle’s neck surgery to remove her lymph nodes and damaged tissue was successful. She has completed most of the radiation and chemotherapy, with 1 ½ more weeks to go. It is very tough, but she is making it. Her sister Stephanie is with her and will stay until her mother Jan relieves her later this week. Things seem better with Stephanie there. Please pray a good outcome and peace of mind for Danielle and her family.


Jimmy had a stroke along with triple bypass heart surgery. Miney Farrell asks you pray for his recovery and positive frame of mind during his recovery.


Annie S is on dialysis, but has been added to the kidney transplant wait list. Please pray for healing of her diabetic condition causing complications.


Jackie was involved in a rollover car accident, her passenger was not injured, but she sustained a serious head injury. She has regained consciousness and is up and walking. Pray for the medical team treating her that they might do their best. Pray for her and her family who are very worried about her.


Bashir Ahmed, father of Shamim Gray, father in law of Commander Obra Gray for whom we prayed while he was deployed to Iraq and on various carrier deployments, is gravely ill. Bashir lives in London. He has regained an awareness of those around him and his surroundings. This is a good thing. Please pray God will deliver a miraculous recovery for Bashir; if that not be God’s will, a departure in peace to His world for him. Please pray God will extend His Grace to Bashir and his family and that they will accept. Shamim keeps her faith in the Lord. Above all, pray for his family to open their hearts to accept all God’s love will bring them.


Peter H is in Kaiser with a less than good prognosis of prostate cancer. Please offer prayers of healing. His wife Susan understands we have prayer warriors in other countries including England. She is confident Peter will appreciate that as he is English.


Mark Wilson is recovering from skin cancer surgery and has been diagnosed with a heart condition. Please pray for his peace of mind and well as resolution of the problem.


Hy cannot put much weight on her leg. She does not know why and so far the doctors have not been able to diagnose a problem. But, things are much better and she is getting around on using a cane. She thanks all who are praying for her.


Lise, originally diagnosed with "peritoneal cancer", has undergone multiple surgeries and chemotherapy. Lise's doctors hope she is in remission, but are uncertain and do not know if she will be with us for more than a year. Her friend requests you please pray for continued healing and full remission for Lise; and, and please pray that God might give wisdom and guidance to all of her medical providers. Lise appreciates your support and prayers.


Jan has just recovered from her fifth cancer surgery. Her friend asks you pray for Jan's continued healing and complete remission; and, please pray God might give wisdom and guidance to all of her medical providers.


Lauralee underwent a lumpectomy on Friday after Thanksgiving. Another anomaly has been discovered and she is back into preventative radiation treatment. Please pray for a complete remission of the cancer. Pray also Lauralee will maintain her great attitude and trust in God.


Mary Parker is home. Please give thanks for her great recovery and continued progress.


Evelyn Hunt was in the hospital recently and just got out. She is undergoing testing and not feeling well. She is doing much better, her medications seem to be more properly adjusted. She gives thanks for the card and your prayers.


Miney Farrell is happy to be over her pneumonia and celebrated her 94th birthday for the full octave having taken a number of excursions with her family. She also shares the birthday prayer with any of the folk at her home care or when she sends cards.


Lorraine Winkles is doing well all things considered, with some days better than other days. She sends her love to all.


Kay Denton (Mrs. Kay) is still home and doing pretty well considering the bones in her neck and hands are degenerating as a side effect of her kidney failure. Her thumbs are not particularly useful any more. Mrs. Kay asks everyone who is praying for her know how grateful she is for their prayers. As always, she retains her trust in the Lord and her positive attitude.

Nicole Ethridge - age 28, mother of two - has a form of liver disease FSCS, which was causing her liver to shut down. The disease has apparently gone into semi-remission. She is doing very well and coming off medications. Please pray for her continued remission and her continued faith and good spirits, as well as strength to take care of her children.


Caroline (age 11, leukemia recurrence) is struggling a bit with Graft Vs Host Disease (GVHD), which is causing stiffness in her joints and itchy rashes on her face and body. She is doing well post transplant; all tests show she continues cancer-free.


Natalie (age 10, leukemia recurrence) has not responded to any treatment since her relapse. She is nearing the end of her time here on earth unless there is a God given miraculous remission of the cancer. Her family knows Natalie is in God's hands and they are praying for a miracle. Pray they will accept God’s help with their faith and He will give them peace of heart, soul and mind.


Guidance

Tom, Mary, Lloyd & Jennifer to be guided to a church

Breyana, Vie, Asha, Cory, Heather, Holly, Ken, Maruja, William, Phil, Rick, Susan, Curtis, Donny, Chris, Andrew, Keith (job decision), Sara (God's grace and His patience), Mark, Alexandra, Perlita, Lewis, Susie, Dru, Jack, Tina, William, Christina, Tuck, Lorraine (death of husband), Jeff, Christiana (God’s grace), Tara (divorce), Patricia & her family, Errin, Elizabeth, Brandon, Steven, Nelson, Ashley, Virginia, Betty who is considering moving into an assisted living home, Nick, Pat, Caroline, Stephen, Greg (vocation guidance and training for the diaconate), Stephanie, Richard, Daniel,, Sheryl, Edward, Jeannie, Rachel, Mikaela, Emma, Patrick, Mary (adoption); Ashley (job); Curt; Angelina & Ron C; Steven (strength); Vanessa H (trust), Jackie (God's grace), Sandy, Lorraine, Brad, Brian, Jennifer, Greg, Margie, Phyllis, Sam, Suzie, Debbie & Cindy (Arla’s daughter), Tara (divorce), Virginia, Darin & Brian (mom’s health issues), Russell (job), Kris (job), Boo (husband RIP 8/4), Jeannie, Curt, Alex, Emilie, Stephen


Hope asks you pray for God’s will in her efforts to dissolve an aircraft partnership with two other people. The partners no longer seem compatible in their uses of the aircraft. For two and a half years she has been trying to come to an equitable agreement and cannot. She asks that she be open to God’s guidance in bringing this partnership to an end to the mutual benefit of all the partners.


Megan is struggling with suicidal thoughts. Please pray for her to open her heart to God and accept His Love, Help, Guidance and Grace. Please pray for her parents to open their hearts to both God and Megan that they might see the world as she sees it and help her see the world as God would have her see it.


Obra for God's comfort as he mourns the loss of his wife Pauline. Please pray he will put his trust and faith in God and turn his heart outward to the world, remembering God put him here to make a difference. Pray he will venture out, not stay inside and petrify; that he will let his heart be open to God’s grace.


Jacquie to open her heart to God and accept His Love and Grace.


Noriene for God's comfort as she mourns her mother and for her turning to God for His healing.


Paul S suffers from severe schizophrenia remains stable with his medication, but needs God’s guidance. He gives thanks for improvement in his housing situation.


Linda is traveling to Chile to learn more about music therapy for developmentally challenged young people from a Christian perspective. She is investigating the potential need and environment south of the American border. She asks that you pray for her that she might discern God’s will, her abilities and the need; grant her safe travel.


Hap asks you to pray that he might be able to trust God will help him make the right decisions at the right time and not to worry uselessly.


Guidance and Protection

Christina, Sarah


Economic Guidance and Assistance

Keith has been unable to find any full-time work since his custom home drafting business of 25 years really dropped off last year. He is working as a handyman, doing tile work, painting, home repairs, etc. Their family has a great deal of debt fromSusanne’s medical needs. Pray also for God's peace to comfort them and for His leading and wisdom to be very evident to them.


Mark’s business is very very slow, he asks that God point him to new markets and give him guidance in following God’s will that his business might survive and his employees not lose their livelihood.

Toni is applying for a promotion and asks God’s guidance.


Please give thanks for Kevin in the UK who has found a job. Please continue to pray he will find a position that will maintain his family and where he can use his talents to make a positive impact on the world. Please pray also for his family, in particular his wife Beverley, that they might open their hearts and minds to God’s guidance.


To Find Employment

Jack has been laid off from his job as a construction manager in East San Diego County; due to the economy jobs in the field are hard to find. Please pray that Jack will find a job, not necessarily in the construction, that will allow him to use his considerable skills and talents to make his new employer more successful; guide him and his family is this difficult time.

Russell, Kris, Keith and Kevin each to find a job that will allow them to use their skill and talent to make their new employer more successful.


Shawna’s father lost his job in March 2009. After 33 years of working, he has been unable to find work. Please pray that he will find a job that will allow him to use his talents to make his new employer more successful. Pray also that he might put his trust in the Lord and look outward; that he might turn his heart away from depression and towards God. Pray also for his family in this very stressful time. Shawna ask that we pray for all those out of work that they might find gainful employment. There is little worse for a person than no work to turn to and no way to support their family.


Homebound/Aged and Infirm

Mary, Donna, Betty, Noko, Adelaide, Evelyn, Lorraine, Ellie


Armed Forces & Contractors

Tillman, Justin, Evan, RJ, Matt, Phillip, Julian, John Kelly (USN - USS Ronald Reagan), Evan (USMC-Afghanistan), Eric (USN-Afghanistan), Stuart (USMC-Afghanistan), Airman Donny Patton (RAF Mildenhall, UK), Eric (USN-Afghanistan through May 2010), Bob (USCG), Josh(USCG)


Thanksgiving

Martha S is recovering from foot surgery. She expects to be in a walking cast for about three more weeks. She appreciates our prayers and the nice card. She still has several more weeks of recovery.


Joan Jeffery was diagnosed with cancerous lymphoma in her throat area. After her first two radiation sessions, the tumor shrank significantly and she can breathe readily again. Please join her in giving thanks for the great result and pray for continued success with the radiation and chemotherapy. She has been told the prognosis is good. Nonetheless, please pray for peace of mind for Joan and her husband Peter as she goes through this difficult time. Pray also for guidance for the medical personnel treating her.


Persecuted

Around the world, Christians are under attack, not only in the Muslim world, but from Hindus and others in India. Also, they are under continual attack in the western world as it becomes actively atheist or pro-devil buddy. Please pray for God’s guidance and protection for all persecuted Christians and those around them.


Free Teen Guitar Class

Please join us in praying that the Free Teen Guitar Class will be an opportunity for God to work in the lives of the kids and their families. Please ask God to guide the class to new opportunities to make Him known to others. Help us to let the love of our Lord shine through us into their lives, putting Him first, so that He might enter in to their hearts and lives.

Saturday, November 28, 2009

28 November 2009 - Special Prayer Request


Healing

Zeke and Dorothy are in need of healing. Dorothy is currently in skilled nursing after a serious bout of colitis, trying to gain strength to go home. Her husband Zeke has liver disease and is doing better than Dorothy, but not that well. Please pray for the medical people taking care of both of them and for them and their family placing their faith in God and seeking his guidance.

Mike Wysocki has just been diagnosed with a bad heart valve, which seems to require replacement. Mike, whose real name is Ronald, but who is universally known as Chief, asks that you pray for the medical team treating him that they might pay attention and do their best. He also asks that you pray for guidance and peace of mind, both for him and his wife Wendy.

To Find Employment

Jack has been laid off from his job as a construction supervisor in East San Diego County; due to the economy jobs in the field are hard to find. Please pray that Jack will find a job, not necessarily in the construction, that will allow him to use his considerable skills and talents to make his new employer more successful; guide him and his family is this difficult time.

Sunday, November 22, 2009

22 November 2009 - Special Prayer Requests - The Sunday next before Advent


Birthdays

Ali Arnold celebrated her 21st birthday today.

Emilie Springer celebrated her 15th birthday last week.

Don Patton celebrated his 47th birthday last week.


Travel

Stephanie is on travel this week.

Rick and Carol are on travel this week.


Peaceful Transition

Beatrice


Ruth is in home hospice care.


Repose of the Soul

Hal Cochran, a good friend of Al Ryan, passed away the morning of Sunday 15 November 2009, as the result of a long fought battle with cancer. Please pray for the repose of his soul and for his two sons Tom and Paul that they might be thankful for additional time with their father and adjust to their temporary separation from him.

Healing


Marge, Karl, Christian, Lois, Jennette (Alzheimer’s), Ruth, Connie, Tom, Crystal, Thomas, Hadley, Diane, Norm, Gregory, Nancy, Bill (infection), Ernie, Ray, Hazel, Bruce (heart attack), Susanne, Ralph+ (prostate cancer), Allison (kidney), Bill (ETOH poisoning and gout), Kai, Jay, Tim, Diane, Amy (Thyroid cancer), Evelyn, Debbie, Lona (shoulders), Wanda, Paul (stroke), Doris, Scott (back/leg numb), Charles, Peter H (prostate), Marie (sprained ankle), June (cancer surgery), Susan, Jeff, David (leg injury), Judy, who suffers from mental illness, is undergoing tests for cancer, Greg, June (cancer), David (leg sprain), Cheri, Ben, Michael (heart valve replacement), Walter (skin cancer), Gabriella (surgery), Curtis, Doyle, Martha, Muriel, Richard, Ralph+, Jeffrey, Rod, Gary, Mark, Jeffery, Amy (staph infection), Jennifer, Curtis, Steve (cancer), Paula, Ashton, Marjorie, Mike G, Dave (knee surgery), Karl (shoulder surgery), Jeffrey (testing), Gary (sepsis; diabetic), Jim (stomach cancer), Eunice, Jeanette (Alzheimer’s), Kathleen (breast cancer), Mrs. Alvord, Angie, Madge, Betty, Jeannie (testing for breast cancer), Ed Salvador (cancer), Betty, Karl (shoulder surgery), Dick (knee surgery), Phil (broken rib), Dave (tumor), Jacque, Jim, Jeannie (cancer tests), Sarah, Stephen, Curtis; Angie, Madge, Veronica, Carmen, Alice, Dave (surgery recovery), Ed S (liver failure), Greg (leg surgery with complications), John (prostate cancer surgery), Martin, Pauline, Pat A (altz: things are stable); Charles A (altz: slight improvement in general awareness that he is disappointed not being allowed to drive


Kristen Cramer is in a Seattle hospital. Her amniotic sack burst at 32 weeks, her daughter Mila needs to gain weight before bringing her into this world to maximize her potential in this life. The medical team would like her to stay inside until 1 December 2009. Mila has been diagnosed with some birth defects which will require post birth surgery. Due to the swine flu potential, Kristen is limited to two visitors, her husband and her mother. As one might imagine, this is a difficult time for all involved. Please pray for the medical team to do all that can be done, for Kristen and her family to continue with a good attitude, placing their faith in God. Pray for a good result for Mila, that she might live a long and healthy life to the honor and glory of God.


Vicky developed a brain aneurysm, which ruptured the morning of 28 October 2009. She made it through seven hours of surgery and the drug induced coma in a Denver hospital. Her husband and sons have been by her the entire time, so she has never been alone. In the words of her family …


I think it's my turn to bring some information to the party. Don't want people to think I went away and turned this all over to the boys. They've done an exceptional job keeping everyone informed and I'm so very proud of them. Their mom obviously raised them well.


Today was a really great day. Ian just called me from the hospital. He'd not been there for three days and didn't have the benefit of seeing Vicky since before the Tracheostomy surgery. She's exceeding all the expectations of the neuro wing of the hospital. All of her numbers are in-line with what they want to see. She's coughing and breathing on her own and Ian swears she opened her eyes and looked directly at him and Blair. While that may be wishful thinking, the nurse said the amount of sedation she's still got in her system would completely knock anyone out cold. She's obviously trying to come out of the fog. We just can't wait until we see any sign of acknowledgment in those eyes.


Eric, Ian and I met with the representative for the long term acute care hospital to which we will likely have her moved soon. The only thing that remains for the ICU at University Hospital to monitor is the "bolt" for the ICP (intercranial pressure) still in her head. They're still draining excess fluid from the ventricals of her brain, but they've proclaimed they may not need to do that much longer and might be able to avoid placing a shunt in the ventricals for longer term maintenance of the fluid buildup and pressure. That's incredible news because it indicates she's showing some absolutes in the healing process.


Ian says she looks very good although she's pretty puffy still from all the challenges her kidneys are being put through. I'll take her any way I can get her back. The sooner the better.


I can't tell you all how much we all appreciate everyone's support and prayers. The one thing I've locked onto about her recovery is that she will need a familiar support system and a safety net that makes her comfortable as she readjusts. We have to believe. But still, just to keep things in perspective there are no assurances or absolutes in any of this. We simply don't know how much damage Vicky has suffered or how long it may take to resolve the problems she faces in her battle ahead. The one resolve we have to maintain is to not expect anything in the way of a timeline or an end result. In any event, we are looking at months, if not years, for her to find a level of stability. That's just a hard reality.


Your good wishes and unwavering support will do more to keep her going than any amount of therapy and medicine.


I'm asking everyone to do us a big favor. Please email me your individual email or other contact information:dougandersen@earthlink.net We want to have the opportunity to stay in touch, as I'm sure Vicky will. I also want to hold a homecoming gathering for when the time is right and don't want to overlook anyone. You have all been so very kind and such a blessing to all of us - especially to Vicky.


Please keep the messages coming. Vicky will love to read them all when she's able.


Have a wonderful Thanksgiving and do remember to give thanks for what you have. We are giving thanks to all of you for the strength and support you've brought to us in the past three weeks.


Our love to you all! Doug


Please pray for her recovery and for peace of mind for her family, that they might keep their trust in the Lord.


Cerrus, daughter in law of Hy, has had a relapse of her cancer. Please pray for a successful treatment and remission.

David is suffering from shingles and asks that we pray for a remission of the symptoms and a return to normalcy.


Faith, daughter of Craig, Associate Pastor at Bethel Christian, will be having a major, serious and complicated surgery on 24 November 2009. Please pray for God’s guidance and inspiration to the surgical team. Pray also for peace of mind and concentration on faith in God for Faith and her family. Pray for a successful outcome of the surgery and associated treatment.


Bishop Richard Boyce has bronchial pneumonia. He is down right now, taking antibiotics and likely feel pretty poorly, though he never complains. Seems like he is getting a bit better, though. Please pray for his rapid and complete recovery.


Ginger Strouse is down with an Upper Respiratory Infection, which she is having a problem shaking.


Tom Strouse has completed 15 days of radiation treatment, then got the same Upper Respiratory Infection that has Ginger down. He has recovered from that, but still feels a bit poorly. Please pray for a complete recovery for both Ginger and Tom.


Jordan, age 9, was in a car accident two weeks ago and is in Children’s Hospital. It appears she is paralyzed from the waist down. Please pray for a miraculous recovery for her and if that not be God’s will, that she will make the best of the situation and do God’s work in this world. Pray also for her and her family to draw closer to the Lord in this trying time and draw strength from Him.


Danielle’s neck surgery to remove her lymph nodes and damaged tissue was successful. She has completed her fourth week of radiation and chemotherapy, 4 ½ more to go. It is very tough, but she is making it. Her sister Stephanie is with her and will stay until her mother Jan relives her. Please pray a good outcome and peace of mind for Danielle and her family.


Jimmy had a stroke along with triple bypass heart surgery. Miney Farrell asks you pray for his recovery and positive frame of mind during his recovery.


Annie S is on dialysis, but has been added to the kidney transplant wait list. Please pray for healing of her diabetic condition causing complications.


Jackie was involved in a rollover car accident, her passenger was not injured, but she sustained a serious head injury. She has regained consciousness and is up and walking. Pray for the medical team treating her that they might do their best. Pray for her and her family who are very worried about her.


Bashir Ahmed, father of Shamim Gray, father in law of Commander Obra Gray for whom we prayed while he was deployed to Iraq and on various carrier deployments, is gravely ill. Bashir lives in London. He was in the hospital for some time. They have been able to do little for him and have sent him home. It is good for him to be home. His wife can rest now and he is doing better being at home He is lucid more some days than others and can walk a few steps. Please pray God will deliver a miraculous recovery for Bashir; if that not be God’s will, a departure in peace to His world for him. Please pray God will extend His Grace to Bashir and his family and that they will accept. Shamim keeps her faith in the Lord. Above all, pray for his family to open their hearts to accept all God’s love will bring them.


Tom S, recovering from brain surgery and continuing radiation treatment.


Maureen had two heart valves successfully replaced and is now home. She sounds great, but has quite a few weeks of recovery from the extended illness and surgery. Maureen and her family really appreciate the prayers and are thankful for God's healing.


Peter H is in Kaiser with a less than good prognosis of prostate cancer. Please offer prayers of healing. His wife Susan understands we have prayer warriors in other countries including England. She is confident Peter will appreciate that as he is English.


Mark Wilson is recovering from skin cancer surgery and has been diagnosed with a heart condition. Please pray for his peace of mind and well as resolution of the problem.


Hy cannot put much weight on her leg. She does not know why and so far the doctors have not been able to diagnose a problem. But, things are much better and she is getting around on using a cane. She thanks all who are praying for her.


Lise, originally diagnosed with "peritoneal cancer", has undergone multiple surgeries and chemotherapy. Lise's doctors hope she is in remission, but are uncertain and do not know if she will be with us for more than a year. Her friend requests you please pray for continued healing and full remission for Lise; and, and please pray that God might give wisdom and guidance to all of her medical providers. Lise appreciates your support and prayers.


Jan has just recovered from her fifth cancer surgery. Her friend asks you pray for Jan's continued healing and complete remission; and, please pray God might give wisdom and guidance to all of her medical providers.


Lauralee underwent a lumpectomy on Friday after Thanksgiving. Another anomaly has been discovered and she is back into preventative radiation treatment. Please pray for a complete remission of the cancer. Pray also Lauralee will maintain her great attitude and trust in God.


Mary Parker is home. Please give thanks for her great recovery and continued progress.


Evelyn Hunt was in the hospital recently and just got out. She is undergoing testing and not feeling well. She is doing much better, her medications seems to be more properly adjusted. She gives thanks for the card and your prayers.


Miney Farrell is happy to be over her pneumonia and celebrated her 94th birthday for the full octave having taken a number of excursions with her family. She also shares the birthday prayer with any of the folk at her home care or when she sends cards.


Lorraine Winkles is doing well all things considered, with some days better than other days. She sends her love to all.


Kay Denton (Mrs. Kay) is still home and doing pretty well considering the bones in her neck and hands are degenerating as a side effect of her kidney failure. Mrs. Kay asks that everyone who is praying for her know how grateful she is for their prayers. As always, she retains her trust in the Lord and her positive attitude.

Nicole Ethridge - age 28, mother of two - has a form of liver disease FSCS, which was causing her liver to shut down. The disease has apparently gone into semi-remission. She is doing very well and coming off medications. Please pray for her continued remission and her continued faith and good spirits, as well as strength to take care of her children.


Caroline (age 11, leukemia recurrence) is struggling a bit with Graft Vs Host Disease (GVHD), which is causing stiffness in her joints and itchy rashes on her face and body. She is doing well post transplant; all tests show she continues cancer-free.


Natalie (age 10, leukemia recurrence) has not responded to any treatment since her relapse. She is nearing the end of her time here on earth unless there is a God given miraculous remission of the cancer. Her family knows Natalie is in God's hands and they are praying for a miracle. Pray they will accept God’s help with their faith and He will give them peace of heart, soul and mind.


Guidance

Tom, Mary, Lloyd & Jennifer to be guided to a church

Breyana, Vie, Asha, Cory, Heather, Holly, Ken, Maruja, William, Phil, Rick, Susan, Curtis, Donny, Chris, Andrew, Keith (job decision), Sara (God's grace and His patience), Mark, Alexandra, Perlita, Lewis, Susie, Dru, Jack, Tina, William, Christina, Tuck, Lorraine (death of husband), Jeff, Christiana (God’s grace), Tara (divorce), Patricia & her family, Errin, Elizabeth, Brandon, Steven, Nelson, Ashley, Virginia, Betty who is considering moving into an assisted living home, Nick, Pat, Caroline, Stephen, Greg (vocation guidance and training for the diaconate), Stephanie, Richard, Daniel,, Sheryl, Edward, Jeannie, Rachel, Mikaela, Emma, Patrick, Mary (adoption); Ashley (job); Curt; Angelina & Ron C; Steven (strength); Vanessa H (trust), Jackie (God's grace), Sandy, Lorraine, Brad, Brian, Jennifer, Greg, Margie, Phyllis, Sam, Suzie, Debbie & Cindy (Arla’s daughter), Tara (divorce), Virginia, Darin & Brian (mom’s health issues), Russell (job), Kris (job), Boo (husband RIP 8/4), Jeannie, Curt, Alex, Emilie, Stephen


Hope asks you pray for God’s will in her efforts to dissolve an aircraft partnership with two other people. The partners no longer seem compatible in their uses of the aircraft. For two and a half years she has been trying to come to an equitable agreement and cannot. She asks that she be open to God’s guidance in bringing this partnership to an end to the mutual benefit of all the partners.


Megan is struggling with suicidal thoughts. Please pray for her to open her heart to God and accept His Love, Help, Guidance and Grace. Please pray for her parents to open their hearts to both God and Megan that they might see the world as she sees it and help her see the world as God would have her see it.


Obra for God's comfort as he mourns the loss of his wife Pauline. Please pray he will put his trust and faith in God and turn his heart outward to the world, remembering God put him here to make a difference. Pray he will venture out, not stay inside and petrify; that he will let his heart be open to God’s grace.


Jacquie to open her heart to God and accept His Love and Grace.


Noriene for God's comfort as she mourns her mother and for her turning to God for His healing.


Paul S suffers from severe schizophrenia remains stable with his medication, but needs God’s guidance. He gives thanks for improvement in his housing situation.


Linda is traveling to Chile to learn more about music therapy for developmentally challenged young people from a Christian perspective. She is investigating the potential need and environment south of the American border. She asks that you pray for her that she might discern God’s will, her abilities and the need; grant her safe travel.



Hap asks you to pray that he might be able to trust God will help him make the right decisions at the right time and not to worry uselessly.


Guidance and Protection

Christina, Sarah


Economic Guidance and Assistance

Keith has been unable to find any full-time work since his custom home drafting business of 25 years really dropped off last year. He is working as a handyman, doing tile work, painting, home repairs, etc. Their family has a great deal of debt fromSusanne’s medical needs. Pray also for God's peace to comfort them and for His leading and wisdom to be very evident to them.


Mark’s business is very very slow, he asks that God point him to new markets and give him guidance in following God’s will that his business might survive and his employees not lose their livelihood.


Please give thanks for Kevin in the UK who has found a job. Please continue to pray he will find a position that will maintain his family and where he can use his talents to make a positive impact on the world. Please pray also for his family, in particular his wife Beverley, that they might open their hearts and minds to God’s guidance.


To Find Employment

Russell, Kris, Keith and Kevin each to find a job that will allow them to use their skill and talent to make their new employer more successful.


Shawna’s father lost his job in March 2009. After 33 years of working, he has been unable to find work. Please pray that he will find a job that will allow him to use his talents to make his new employer more successful. Pray also that he might put his trust in the Lord and look outward; that he might turn his heart away from depression and towards God. Pray also for his family in this very stressful time. Shawna ask that we pray for all those out of work that they might find gainful employment. There is little worse for a person than no work to turn to and no way to support their family.


Homebound/Aged and Infirm

Mary, Donna, Betty, Noko, Adelaide, Evelyn, Lorraine, Ellie


Armed Forces & Contractors

Tillman, Justin, Evan, RJ, Matt, Phillip, Julian, John Kelly (USN - USS Ronald Reagan), Evan (USMC-Afghanistan), Eric (USN-Afghanistan), Stuart (USMC-Afghanistan), Airman Donny Patton (RAF Mildenhall, UK), Eric (USN-Afghanistan through May 2010), Bob (USCG), Josh(USCG)


Thanksgiving

Donny Patton gives thanks for a great home leave and safe travel to his PCS station, RAF Mildenhall, UK. He also gives thanks the wallet he lost enroute has been found intact and also thanks for all the help given him while it was missing.


Martha S is recovering from foot surgery. She expects to be in a walking cast for about four more weeks. She appreciates our prayers and the nice card. She still has several more weeks of recovery.


Joan Jeffery was diagnosed with cancerous lymphoma in her throat area. After her first two radiation sessions, the tumor shrank significantly and she can breathe readily again. Please join her in giving thanks for the great result and pray for continued success with the radiation and chemotherapy. She has been told the prognosis is good. Nonetheless, please pray for peace of mind for Joan and her husband Peter as she goes through this difficult time. Pray also for guidance for the medical personnel treating her.


Persecuted

Around the world, Christians are under attack, not only in the Muslim world, but from Hindus and others in India. Also, they are under continual attack in the western world as it becomes actively atheist or pro-devil buddy. Please pray for God’s guidance and protection for all persecuted Christians and those around them.


Free Teen Guitar Class

Please join us in praying that the Free Teen Guitar Class will be an opportunity for God to work in the lives of the kids and their families. Please ask God to guide the class to new opportunities to make Him known to others. Help us to let the love of our Lord shine through us into their lives, putting Him first, so that He might enter in to their hearts and lives.