Updater on Kristi Anthony - 7/31

Just posted by Jay:  "Kristi's memory is getting better, its slow, so very slow BUT forward progress is progress. We never know what to expect as each new day begins but at this stage with memories being recalled there is so much depression, fear, feelings of insecurity and sadness. It's so tough to see, very hard on us all but especially the boys. To watch Kristi struggle is heart breaking but there is a positive side to everything bad, she is getting better and these difficult times are all part of her total recovery. God is in Control and He is Faithful and His Promises are Certain. Keep the Faith, Please keep praying for Kristi and please remember Austin on his mission trip to Honduras. Thanks to all - Jay"

Prayer Request - 7/31

Dot Campbell had back surgery this morning.  She is in PRMC/Room 412.

Congratulations.....

Aaron Scott Marsters, son of Sherry and Mike Marsters, married Megan Morgan on July 27, in Natchitoches, Lousiana.

Our Sympathy....

James Ferguson, the father of former members Gail Usry and Jan Jenkot, passed away early this morning. Family and friends will be Thursday night, 6-8 at Miller & Miller Funeral Home in Hugo, with services 10 am on Friday morning at the Jackson St. Church of Christ, there in Hugo.

Prayer Request - 7/30

Jean Anthony's nephew, Heath Herbert, is having a kidney removed tomorrow in Plaines, MT.  It's probably malignant.  She has asked for prayers.

Update on Chuck Brazile - 7/30

Dinah Border sent this message:  "Chuck Brazile has been taken back to the hospital in Denton with double pneumonia and other issues.  A blood disorder prevents him from being a kidney transplant candidate, but he is still on dialysis 3 times a week."

Prayer Request - 7/30

Roy Jones has been undergoing lots of tests lately for his functional limitations.  He has seen a neurologist, pulmonologist and cardiologist.  Need prayers that Drs. can find the best way to help him be able to get around better and be more active.

Prayer Request - 7/30

Carol Anderson sent this message:  "Daisy Redding had no blockage, arteries almost completely clear, very little plaque, going home at noon.  NO STENTS!"

Prayer Request - 7/29

Derald Bulls sent this message:  "Please add my friend Brad Bush to your prayer list. Brad is a 1974 Paris High graduate and was drafted to play professional baseball but suffered a career ending injury after his first couple of years.

Brad was just diagnosed with liver cancer although they don’t think it originated there. He is in Arlington Memorial Hospital. Brad works for TXU/Oncor and has bought a place out in Powderly in preparation of his retirement.  His wife’s name is Sherry.  Brad is a dad and granddad and a wonderful Christian man.  Thanks, in advance, for the prayers!"

Prayer Request - 7/29

Pat Houser has been in PRMC/Room 443 since Saturday with a severe UTI.

Weekly Update - 7/28

Responses:

• Robyn Figgins - "that my heart would be pure and more like Jesus".
• Ora Henderson - "I want to be the grandmother that God can use for her family".

Sympathy:

• The Taylor family in the loss of Lillian.
• Greg Wilson in the loss of his sister.

Prayer Requests:

• Sharon Fendley has been dismissed from a Dallas hospital.
• Mack Ray is recovering from hip surgery this past week.
• Chuck Brazile has been moved to Select Rehab/Denton.
• William Offutt returned to services this morning.  He is feeling great.
• Daisy Redding will have a stent procedure performed on Tuesday morning.
• Lilla Buchanan is experiencing some health issues.
• Continue to remember Kristi Anthony as she is still struggling everyday with rehab and her memory issues. 
• Former member, Mike Banks, has suffered a stroke yesterday.  He had brain surgery to relieve the pressure.  Doctors have placed him in a drug induced coma for healing.   (He's in a hospital in Springfield, MO.)
• Bruce Ary (friend of Teresa Allen) dealing with liver cancer.
• Curbe Goolsby (cousin of Lewis Anderson) his condition has regressed.  He's now paralyzed and memory is bad.
• Tiffany Parker's baby girl, Mila Grace, continues to be in Baylor/Dallas.  Pray for growth and wellness.
• Ruth Ann Stallings asked for continued prayers for David and Laurie Vanderpool as they are in Haiti.
• Remember all those who are at church camps and the staff working with the kids.

Honduras Trip:  There will be a group of our high school/college students and sponsors going to the Honduras for a mission trip, August 3-10.  Prayers for safety and success on their trip.

Sunday - August 4th...we will have a special contribution for the building fund for our Niteroi, Brazil missionary effort.

Simple Supper:  This weeks entrée is Lasagna.  Please donate at least $2 per person. 

 

Pantry Needs:  Diapers

 

It's that time of year again! Charlotte Grooms is accepting donations of new back-packs or monetary donations for the purchase of the bags. Charlotte works at Justiss Elementary. You may deliver those to her in the church nursery.

 

Wednesday Summer Series Speakers:

July 31:  Steve Hemphill from Longview.

Aug 4:   Special contribution for Niteroi building fund.

Aug 7:    Speaker to be announced.

Aug 11:  Faithful Readers

Aug 14:  John Cannon from Texarkana.

Aug 21:  Tim Young from Rockwall.

 

Next Week:

 

Love you - MEAN IT!

Prayer Request - 7/26

Chris Brown's uncle, Jerry Brown, will have surgery this afternoon in Arkansas.  He is having plates placed at the base of his brain.

Services for Lillian Taylor

Lillian Taylor's visitation will be Friday, July 26 at Wood Funeral Home in Bogata, TX, from 8-9pm.  A celebration of her life will be at 2pm, Saturday, July 27 at Lamar Avenue Church of Christ in Paris.  Interment will be at Bogata Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Homes.

Prayer Requests - 7/24

• Lilla Buchanan asked for prayers for health issues that she is experiencing.
• Mack Ray will have hip surgery, in Tyler, on Thursday (7/25).
• Former member, Gail Usry's Dad, is in serious condition.

Update on Mila Grace - 7/24

Tiffany Parker's baby girl, Mila Grace, is having a blood transfusion today and is also having some stomach issues.

Prayer Request - 7/24

Dinah Border had day surgery yesterday on her foot.  She is at home and has to keep it elevated.  She said that "someday I'll be running races".

Update on Chuck Brazile - 7/24

Chuck Brazile has been moved to:
Select Rehab Center
2620 Scripture - Room 138

Denton, TX  76210

Our Sympathy...

Lillian Taylor passed away last night.  No details are known at this time.

Please keep Pete, Sherrie, Larry, Misty, and their families in your prayers.

Prayer Request - 7/24

April Offutt has asked for prayers for her Aunt Jane.  She has had a stroke and is in the hospital in Stillwater, OK.

Update on William Offutt - 7/23

William Offutt is home and doing well.  They have not diagnosed a reason for the seizure, but he's taking medicine to control them.  He will not be able to drive for 6 months.

As of today....this blog has received

300,000 hits!
Just think of all the prayers that are going up all over the world!

 

Update on Chuck Brazile - 7/22

Chuck Brazile remains in a Denton hospital and is in serious condition.  Both of his kidneys are in failure.  He is not able to be on dialysis and a transplant is not an option.

Prayer Requests - 7/22

• Linda Erwin asked for prayers for Kristyn Morton (daughter of Gary and Cindy Morton) is 19 years old and had a stroke.  Does have a good prognosis for recovery with rehab.
• Kristy Jernigan (Greg Wilson's sister) passed away on Saturday.
• Edith Dunn (mother of Patsy Rhodes) is at Stillhouse Nursing, recovering from a broken hip.
• John McNeely (Sherry Welch's cousin) had heart surgery.
• Shannon Kingsbury (Sherry Welch's daughter) is continuing to recover from a serious cut to her hand.
• David Nelson (Charlotte Grooms brother) is doing well, while on chemo.  She wants to thank everyone for their prayers.
• Chloe Emeyabbi (Peggy Robinson's great niece) was released from the hospital in Dallas yesterday, after having gallbladder surgery...she's only 9.
• Continue to remember our elders, deacons and ministers.

Update on William Offutt - 7/22

William Offutt will not be released from the hospital today as planned.  Although the heart surgery was successful, he suffered a seizure while at the hospital so doctors are running more tests.  The seizure is not related to the heart surgery.

Weekly Update - 7/21

Responses:

Pete Taylor asked Patrick to ask for our prayers.  He loves us and has fallen away from worship.  He says:  "I want to be with my church family."

Bryce Williams recently moved to Paris and is working at Honda of Paris.  He asked for prayers for God to guide him and give him strength to get through struggles.

Baptized: 

Kaitlyn McCarter was baptized at Camp Deer Run last week.

Prayer Requests:

• Lillian Taylor was taken home from DuBois with hospice.  Prayers for comfort and peace.
• Laura Janes is in PRMC/558.
• William Offutt is recovering from heart surgery this past Friday. Hopefully will be out of the hospital tomorrow. 
• Tate Bivens is recovering from surgery on his leg this past week.  (Tate will be baptized at Camp Deer Run on Wed. night July 31st.)
• Johnny Bassett is back at Stillhouse Nursing and Rehab after being in the hospital these past couple of weeks.
• Mike Crews is recovering from a blood infection.
• Kristi Anthony fell last night and cut her foot.  Please pray for her memory to improve and for her family as they are trying to help her.
• Ruth Ann Stallings asked for continued prayers for David and Laurie Vanderpool as they are in Haiti.
• Smitty and Kay Allen's grandson, Billy Thomas, has been deployed for the 4th time!  He's been in Iraq twice and Afghanistan twice.
• 30 teens and adults from the LACOC left this afternoon to spend the week with Dallas Life Ministries.  They will work with the homeless.  Please keep them in prayer for their success and safety.
• Remember all those who are at church camps and the staff working with the kids.
• Clint Spencer is leaving this week for a mission to Africa.
• Bailey Cannon and Mackenna Jones have returned to the states after being in the mission field.  Prayers of thanksgiving for their safe return.

Simple Supper:  This weeks entrée is Hamburgers.  Please donate at least $2 per person. 

Pantry Needs:  Macaroni and cheese

It's that time of year again! Charlotte Grooms is accepting donations of new back-packs or monetary donations for the purchase of the bags. Charlotte works at Justiss Elementary. You may deliver those to her in the church nursery.

Wednesday Summer Series Speakers:
July 24:  Paul Castleman from Idabel.
July 31:  Steve Hemphill from Longview.
Aug 7:    Speaker to be announced.
Aug 14:  John Cannon from Texarkana.
Aug 21:  Tim Young from Rockwall.

Next Week:

 

 

Love you - MEAN IT!!

Update on Kristi Anthony - 7/21

Posted by Jay at 7am:  "My friends, we got up early in the morning to take Kristi to the bathroom and when we were getting back into bed Kristi fell and cut her foot. It was bleeding and I was cleaning and dressing the cut and she was apologizing for everything that I was having to do all the time worried about me and not herself. A few minutes later I asked her if her foot hurt and she didn't remember it. That broke my heart for two reasons, one that she couldn't remember and two I had a flashback of those critical times in the hospital when I thought that I was going to loose her.
STOP now please. If you life is normal, boring, and common. If you are worried about where you are going to eat lunch, vacation this summer, or what you are going to do this afternoon. Please stop. I've lived that life and taken NORMAL for granted. I'm living proof of a person who did not appreciated the people in my life.
Now I am here to tell you that the loved ones in your life are ALL that matter. Put aside the worries about the materials things, what you're going to eat, and what you're going to wear. Don't worry about where you are going or if you even get to go there and STOP and thank God for the people who matter in your life. When it is all said and done that is all that is really important anyway. Take it from someone who has learned the hard way. Show your family how much they mean to you today, you may not have tomorrow - Jay"

Update on Lillian Taylor - 7/20

Misty Gage posted:  "My precious mom, Lillian Taylor, has been very sick and in the hospital for 22 days...after seeing her suffer constantly and numerous prayers on our part, God has led us to take her home, to her house, tomorrow (Sunday, July 21st) with Hospice services. As much as we as a family are hurting, she deserves comfort and peace. She's fought a long hard fight and I'm honored to be her daughter! Please pray for her and us in the days ahead."

Update on William Offutt - 7/19

William Offutt is still in pre-op.  Lucy says that the Dr. is being cautious due to some bleeding issues so another procedure is being done before his surgery.  He will be in the hospital until at least Monday.  Please keep he and Lucy in your prayers.

Our Sympathy.....

Butch Mills' brother-in-law, Douglass Ray White, passed away in Sulphur Springs, today. He will be cremated and there are no plans for a service at this time.

Update on Carole Anderson - 7/18

Carole Anderson sent this message:  "Got all my testing done.  They let me leave so I count that as a positive point in my favor.  Results will be August 13."

Update on Mike Crews - 7/17

Mike does NOT have West Nile disease!  The Dr. found that he got a bad germ from a sinus infection that got into his blood.  They are starting him on another antibiotic now!
Praise the Lord and thank you for your prayers!

Update on Tate Bivens - 7/17

Tate Bivens is in recovery from surgery for his leg, in Tyler.   It was successful and they should be coming home today.

Weekly Updates - 7/17

Mike Grigsby will be our Wednesday Summer Speaker tonight!

• Daisy Redding is the proud great-grandmother of a great grandson, James Ace Rogers. He was born last Wednesday at 3:23 pm.  He weighed 7 lbs, 2 oz. and was 19 inches long. Proud parents are Casey and Ashley Rogers and grandparents are Terry and Gina Ervin. 
• Johnny Bassett will be going home from the hospital today.
• Mike Crews is finding out the results of his testing last week, while in the hospital.
• Ruth Ann Stallings asked for continued prayers for David and Laurie Vanderpool as they are in Haiti.
• Carole Anderson asked that we pray for good test results.
• Jean O'Neal's granddaughter is ill.
• Don Thompson is at home and is sick.  Please keep he and Ethelene in your prayers.
• Kingstan Kain and his family - Kingstan is being raised by his grandparents, Jim and Carolyn Kain (Hwy Patrol Sgt.) and was diagnosed with Lymphoma the first week of July.  He is only 3 years old.  He will have aggressive treatment for the next 3 years.
• Please remember the Camp Deer Run staff for renewed energy and strength to continue ministering to the campers.
• Lesa Bulls' friend, Patsy Rhodes' Mom fell and broke her hip and has had surgery.  Patsy's husband, Charlie, is still battling kidney stones going to the Dr. in Dallas this week.
• Jimmy Thielman asked that we pray for Sharon, that she has safe travels to and from Los Angeles.
• Kathy Marshall asked that we pray for her and Mary Brewer, as they travel to Waco for job interviews today and Thursday.
• Chris Brown's friend, Nelta Musgrove, has melanoma cancer in her liver.

Wednesday Summer Series Speakers:
July 24:  Paul Castleman/Idabel
July 31:  Steve Hemphill/Longview
Aug  7:   TBA
Aug 14:  John Cannon/Texarkana
Aug 21:  Tim Young/Rockwall
Aug 28:  Jerry Savage/Sulphur Springs

Prayer Request - 7/16

William and Lucy Offutt are leaving for Presbytarian Hospital today.  Will be having his pre-ops tomorrow and cardiac surgery on Friday. 

Prayer Request - 7/16

Tate Bivens (Peggy Robinson's grandson) will have surgery on his leg in Tyler on Wednesday morning.  This is from an injury he sustained at Thanksgiving of last year.

Prayer Request - 7-15

Elsa Romans, Bill and Nancy Partin's granddaughter, is having complications from surgery.

Update on Anthony Family - 7/15

Austin Anthony posted this wonderful news:  "The doctor said that as of now me, Tyler and Cody don't have to take medicine, we can have caffeine, and go about our lives normally. They still don't know what's wrong with mom but they don't have any evidence to prove it was genetic. We don't know much else but this is great news! Thanks for the prayers."

Update on Dee Lyons - 7/14

Dee sent this message earlier:  "I miss my LACOC peeps so much!  Please pray that I can get back home to my church family.  Also, Jadielle is not well either.  Love you all!"

Update on Michael Crews - 7/14

Rene Crews posted this message:  "I took Michael back to ER this afternoon as the headache was just not going away. They had told us that the headaches were probably from the lumbar puncture they did last week and that they may have to go in and do a blood patch. Well they did and he HAS NOT had a headache since. He has to keep elevated for the next 24 hours and no heavy lifting, straining or work for 2 days. SO glad the headache has subsided and he is resting a lot better...Praise God and thanks for all the continued prayers..God bless!"

Update on the Anthony family - 7/12

Kristi and the boys are scheduled to meet with the EP cardiologist and the Genetic Counselor on Monday at 1:00...PLEASE PRAY TENACIOUSLY!!!  They've waited almost 8 months to hear something good from the genetic testing and Monday is the day.
Jay says:  "I solicit your prayers for my beautiful wife, Kristi, and our wonderful boys, Austin, Tyler, and Cody...thank you."

Prayer Requests - 7/12

Roy Lee Castlebury fell off of a ladder yesterday.  He was treated and released from the hospital with only minor injuries.

Kathy Grigsby fell off of a ladder yesterday.  She was treated and released from the hospital.  She has broken and bruised ribs.  Luckily there was no sign of back injury OR injury to her pacemaker.

Update on William Offutt - 7/11

Lucy Offutt sent this message tonight:  "Wanted to update you on Wild William's escapades (weak attempt at humor in face of disaster). His BP and heart rate have been very low on a regular basis for months now, but continues to get worse. He has been falling (face first every time) on at least a weekly basis. His BP crashes several times a week and the new cardiac dysrhythmia causes him to actually lose his peripheral pulses - not good! He is confused when this happens or he simply roams the house during the middle of the night and winds up falling and with no memory of the event. He has permanent hypoxia brain injury at this point. We finally got his primary care doc to manage his meds better and were also able to have his cardiac surgery moved up. He was supposed to have surgery in the latter part of August, but today, the surgeon had a cancellation and was able to schedule William for surgery next week. We will be leaving for Presby Dallas Wed. afternoon for pre-ops Thursday and surgery Friday. Please pray that the doctors can find the reason for the problems and eliminate them so he can live a bit longer.  We have missed being able to be with our brothers and sisters."

Update on Lillian Taylor - 7/11

Lillian Taylor has been moved to room 609 at DuBois.  She would love to have visitors.

Can you help?

Do you have, or do you know of someone who has, a twin bed with the bedding that they would donate to a family whose apartment burned.  This is for a young child, we don't know if boy/girl.  If you can help, please call the church office and talk to Kim Hanley at 903-785-0387

Prayer Requests - 7/10

• Lillian Taylor continues to be in DuBois.
• Johnny Bassett is in PRMC/Room 547.
• Kyle Dickson's Mom, Oleta Dickson, has been admitted to the Hugo hospital today.  They are giving her more blood and having to remove more fluid from her lungs.  "All prayers are needed and welcome."
• John McGee had back surgery on Tuesday in Tyler.  The surgery went great.  He says he "feels like a new man and wants to thank everyone for all the prayers.  He hopes to be home tonight or tomorrow."
• Joe Hayes will have the first of his 2 surgeries for carpal tunnel, tomorrow at 2pm.

Prayer Request - 7/10

Laura Cannon sent this message:  "I have a friend from Durant who's husband is a truck driver.  His name is Scott Hearon.  He had a serious accident while in Illinois.  He will have several surgeries to repair the broken bones he has in his face and leg."

Prayer Requests - 7/9

Mike Crews is being dismissed from the hospital this afternoon.

Johnny Bassett has just been admitted to PRMC/Room 547.  Please keep him and Naomi in your prayers.

Update on Mike Crews - 7/8

Renee Crews posted this update:  "We get to GO HOME TOMORROW!!!! All tests done today are all clear and no episodes or fever today. THANKS for all the prayers and PRAISE GOD!!!"

Prayer Requests - 7/8

Renee Crews just posted this update on her husband Mike:  "Doctor finally came in and has ordered a renal CT to check his kidneys and a cat scan of his sinuses.  So now just to wait to get it done.  He has had a better day today.  Thanks again for all the prayers."

John McGee's surgery has been bumped up to tomorrow (7/9).  Time for surgery is not known at this time.

Prayer Request - 7/7

Marty Scott (a co-worker's husband) is in Baylor Hospital today....waiting for the Drs. to collect stem cells for transplant to a man, tomorrow.  Which could possibly save the man's life!

At one of Faith Williams benefits, last year..."Be The Match" came and sat up a booth.  There was a whole group of her friends that had their mouth swabbed. 
Marty was contacted in mid-May, and told that he was a possible match for someone and asked if he could come and have some more testing done.  When they found out he was a "sure" match they had him come in and did a complete physical to make sure he was healthy. 
Marty started taking shots on July 4th to increase his white blood cells.  They will try to take 5 MILLION from him today!  The shots caused him a little pain, from the bone marrow producing more cells. 
That same day, the man started receiving chemo....to kill all of his cells.
He will now have Marty's DNA and blood type. 

Hopefully all will go well and after a year, Marty can meet him.

Marty asks that we pray for person receiving the stem cells. 

Update on Kristi Anthony - 7/7

Austin, Tyler and Cody Anthony

Posted by Jay earlier this evening:  "Thank you all for the kind words and support that you showed us all this morning. We are so proud of Austin, Tyler, and Cody and the work that God is doing through them. They have all grown in the Lord so much over the last 8 months. I am amazed at Austin's ability to tell Kristi's story and make it through it entirely without breaking down...God gave him a spirit of boldness today. Thank you all again, God is in Control - Jay"

Weekly Update - 7/7

• Mike Crews is in PRMC/Room 548.  They are continuing testing.  His temp was better today, but he continues to have the spasms.  The West Nile tests won't be back for another week.
• Tiffany Parker's baby daughter, Mila Grace, has gained up to 3 lbs 15.6 oz. she is getting feedings every 3 hours, but is on a low flow oxygen, But that is pretty normal for a preemie.  Please keep the family in your prayers as they travel to Dallas and back.
• Charlotte Grooms' brother, David Nelson, has lung cancer.  The spot has increased from 4 cm to 14 cm in size.  He will start chemo pills tomorrow (Mon).  Please pray for comfort.
• John McGee will have back surgery on Thursday, July 11th.
• Mindy Bulls will have knee surgery on Friday, July 12th.
• Joe Daniels, Daisy Redding and Becky Webb have all been released from the hospital and doing well.
• Bailey Cannon has arrived safely in Zambia.  She will be there for 3 weeks for a medical mission trip.  Keep her in your prayers for safety while there.

Simple Supper:  This weeks' entrée is Philly Cheese Steak sandwiches.  Please donate at least $2 per person.

Panty Needs:  Crackers

Update on Mike Crews - 7/7 - 9am

Mike Crews was finally put in a room late last night.  He is in Room 548 at PRMC. 

Update on Mike Crews - 7/6 - 9:29pm

Renee says that Dr. Strom is very concerned about Mike...he just came in and told her that he thinks he has West Nile.  They will do further testing in the morning.

Update on Kristi Anthony - 7/6

Tomorrow morning (7/7), after Patrick's sermon, the Anthony family will be telling Kristi's story. 
For all of you who have followed Kristi's amazing journey, over these last 7 months, you will want to join us.
Classes begin at 9:00am and Worship begins at 10am.
Hope you will join us!

Prayer Request 7/6

Mike Crews is about to be admitted to PRMC.  He has an infection of unknown source.  He's been having seizures, high fever and very low blood pressure today.  They've just performed the meningitis test.  Please keep he and Renee on your hearts and in your prayers.

Prayer Requests - 7/3

• John McGee will be having back surgery, in Tyler, on Thursday July 11th.
• Joe Daniels has been released from the hospital.
• Maureen Gordon (daughter of Herschel and Lee McClain) is having hernia surgery today at Baylor.

Prayer Request - 7/2

Paris City Manager, John Godwin, has been in the hospital for the last 3 weeks awaiting a heart transplant.  He received his new heart around midnight last night.  He was out of surgery around 7am and the new heart is pumping!

Prayer Request Updates - 7/2

Daisy Redding has been released from the hospital and doing well.

Becky Webb is back in PRMC/Room 563.  Please keep her and Melvin in your prayers.

Update on Joe Daniels - 7/1

Joe got back to his room (PRMC-469) around 5pm and was ready to eat!  That is such good news! 

Update on Joe Daniels - 7/1

Kimberly just called with an update on Joe....Dr. Hashmi did 3 stents today!  So, if this PLUS the meds help, he will maybe go home tomorrow!

Update on Joe Daniels - 7/1

Kimberly Daniels just called to say that they are about to take Joe down to surgery now...2:50pm.

Update on Joe Daniels - 7/1

Joe Daniels will have a heart cath with stent between 5-6pm.  Hopefully this will give them the answers they are looking for.