In loving memory....

Our Sympathy...

Yesterday in Texarkana Chris Smith’s brother Casey Smith was shot and killed. The police are investigating and right now there is not much information. Please keep Chris, Sarah and the girls in your prayers!

Our Sympathy...

Former member Danny Bulls’ mother, Patti Bulls, passed away.  Her funeral service will held Friday, April 1, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at the First Christian Church in Perryton, Texas.  Please keep Danny and his family in your thoughts and prayers.

Our Sympathy...

Charles Usry passed away early this morning. He's the father of Lloyd, Ronny and Michael Usry, Charlotte Cannon, Sherry Marsters and Donna Mosley.
He had all of his children with him on Sunday. What a blessing!
Visitation will be 6pm Thursday night at Fry & Gibbs.  Service will be on Friday at 10am at Fry & Gibbs chapel.

Our Sympathy....

Teigan Marie DeLay, infant daughter of Casey Ryan DeLay & Brianna Marie Slawson DeLay, was born March 23, 2016, in Plano. She entered into rest that same day.
Teigan is the granddaughter of Harvey and Linda Slawson.
Services are scheduled for 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 29th, at the Open Air Chapel of Evergreen Cemetery with her father, Casey DeLay, officiating. Lea Medders, her aunt, will be the soloist for the service.

Be transformed...

Weekly Update - 3/28

Patrick's lesson on Sunday morning was "Roll That Stone Away".  The text was from Matthew 27:62-66 and 28:1-15.
The reality of the empty tomb changes EVERYTHING!

OUR SYMPATHY:  Please keep the family of Jeff Nichols and his DPS Trooper family in your prayers.  Jeff was killed instantly on Saturday night, while on patrol.

REJOICE:  Stephen, Mandy and Jesse Gerrald are THRILLED to announce the arrival to Paris, TX of Shepherd Nathalem Gerrald, from Ethiopia.  

PRAYERS:

• Wanda McFadden has moved to Heritage, Room 321.  Her pneumonia is better, but she's also having to deal with other health problems.
• Ann Huffman fell last week and dislocated her shoulder.
• Webber Woodall - Health
• Peggy Dotson - Will be going to Dallas for medical testing this week.
• John Figgins - Cancer treatments
• Lance Johnson - ALS
• Kristi Anthony - Physical and mental health.
• Roxanne Raper has asked that we pray for their daughter-in-law, Jamy Raper.  Aaron has taken her back to Baylor/Dallas. They are going to implant another shunt on Tuesday.
• Kimberly Daniels' friend, Corey Townsend, suffered a seizure after an MRI today.  He coded and is now in PRMC/ICU.  Corey is a brain cancer survivor.
• Amber Baeza had a seizure this afternoon and fell.  She is being CareFlighted to Dallas now.
• Amber is 24 and has 4 little ones.  (She is my friend Kim Stribling's niece.)
• Andy Johnson (North Lamar teacher) continues to be in the hospital in Dallas.
• Jerry Langley (former member) continuing to improve after motorcycle accident and multiple surgeries.
• Brianna (Slawson) DeLay - Prayers for a healthy baby.  (Harvey and Linda Slawson's daughter)
• Cissy (Hilliard) Diamond - Cancer treatments (friend of Molly's)
• Pray for the missionaries all over the world.

THOMAZUEA, HAITI—There is a need in Haiti for certain supplies andwe have the opportunity to help! Please pick up a list at the Welcome Center of things needed. Boxes are in the foyer for your donated items. Please do so no later than April 20th. Thank you in advance for helping with this need.

MOVIE NIGHT—We will be showing the movie War Room on Sunday,April 24th. Prayer is a powerful weapon and this is an inspiring movie full of faith, hope, and love. Bring your family and a friend and join us. Appropriate for all ages. 

LADIES DAY—Please join us for a great day on Saturday, April 23rd from 9AM to 1:30PM. Laurie Vanderpool, Co-founder of Live Beyond, will be our guest speaker. She is the daughter of Gene & Ruth Ann Stallings. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please sign up at the Bulletin Board or RSVP to the office no later than April 15th. 

WIN A DOOR PRIZE—If you love to decorate or want to join with a friend who does, then please sign up (at the Bulletin Board) to decorate a table for our upcoming Ladies Day. You choose the "theme" for your table and bring all that is needed to create a centerpiece. White table cloths, plates, and utensils will be provided. This is a competition…...so may the BEST table WIN!!

SIMPLE SUPPER:  This weeks' entree is Pizza.  Please donate $3 per person.

PANTRY NEEDS:  1 pound bag of rice and packages of cornbread

RAINBOW ROOM NEEDS:  Teen girl clothes and teen boy and girl shoes.

KEEP THE DATE:

April 3:  Zach Wickes/JoAnn Rutherford Wedding Shower (

April 5:  Men's Breakfast

April 5:  Eastern European Mission Event

April 10:  Faithful Readers

April 17:  Visitor Luncheon

April 17: Spencer Jones/Ariana Weissenmayer Wedding Shower

April 23: Ladies Day (Speaker Laurie Vanderpool)

April 24:  Movie Night - "War Room"

May 1: MacKenna Jones/Caleb King Wedding Shower

May 13-15: Jr. High Retreat @ Camp Deer Run
May 15:  D'LynnGage/Bueno Wedding Shower

May 29: Senior Sunday
June 12:  Jessica Duren/Niles McClure Wedding Shower
Aug. 9-13:  Pictorial Directory (First Session)
Aug. 25-27th:  Pictorial Directory (Last Session)

Love you - MEAN IT!

Prayer Request 3/27

Kimberly Daniels' friend, Corey Townsend, suffered a seizure after an MRI today.  He coded and is now in PRMC/ICU.
Corey is a brain cancer survivor.

Prayer Request 3/27

Amber Baeza had a seizure this afternoon and fell.  She is being CareFlighted to Dallas now.
Amber is 24 and has 4 little ones.
(She is my friend Kim Stribling's niece.)

Our Sympathy...

Please keep the family of State Trooper Jeff Nichols your prayers.  He was killed last night, while on duty. 

HE IS RISEN!

Just 3 days...

Prayer Request 3/26

Wanda McFadden has moved to Heritage, Room 321.  Her pneumonia is better, but she's also having to deal with other health problems.

And then there were 4!

Welcome to Paris, Texas, Shepherd!!

After tons of paperwork and many trips to Ethiopia, Stephen, Mandy and Jesse Gerrald officially have their new son HOME!

HE leads me...

Prayer Request 3/23

Ann Huffman fell yesterday and dislocated her shoulder.

That's all I need!

Urgent Prayer Request - 3/22

Roxanne Raper has asked that we pray for their daughter-in-law, Jamy Raper.  Aaron has taken her back to Baylor/Dallas. She has an infection in the spinal fluid. They have inserted an external catheter to drain the fluid. Please keep their family in your prayers!

I should fear NOTHING!

Weekly Update - 3/20

Thank you Patrick for the lesson this morning, with the text coming from Matthew 14:22-36.  He asked if we could even imagine seeing someone walking on the water?

We would probably be as terrified as the disciples were!

*Storms reveal how strong we are!

*There are 366 times in the Bible where we are told "DO NOT FEAR".

*When we are in the storm, Jesus prays for us!

*Jesus comes to us, just like he did for the disciples... In the middle of the lake!  And He does this, because He loves us and we are His children!

What are the those scary waters that God is trying to help you through?

WELCOME BACK... Dustin and Jennifer Blount have come back to LACOC!

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Ed Bullard - Has been in the hospital this week, but was back at worship this morning.
• Karen Cato - Had shoulder surgery this week. Is doing well.
• Sherry Welch - Had eye surgery this week and had great results!
• Peggy Dotson - Will be having tests in Dallas next week.
• Ann Huffman - Had a fall, but is doing ok.
• Diane McFadden - Depression 
• Wanda McFadden - Health
• Sarah Smith - Health
• Caleb Keele - Got the 57 staples taken out of his back this past week.
• Webber Woodall - Health
• Stephen and Mandy Gerald - Prayers for their travels to/from Ethiopia to bring Shepherd home!
• John Figgins - Cancer treatments
• Kristi Anthony - Physical and mental health
• Lance Johnson - ALS
• Cissy (Hilliard) Diamond - Cancer
• Andy Johnson - Continues to be in hospital in Dallas.  She is better. (North Lamar teacher.)
• Jerry Langley - Improving daily. (Former LACOC member)
• Gordon Hyman - Recovering from heart by-pass recently. (Loretta Nabors brother)
• Brianna (Slawson) DeLay - Prayers for a healthy baby. (Harvey and Linda Slawson's daughter.)
• Please keep the families of Jeremy Harwell (39 years old) and Jessica Hollowell (31 years old) both were tragically killed in traffic accidents this week.

THANK YOU—to David Welch for filling our spot for a much needed CDL driver for those that need a ride to and from worship service every Sunday. This ministry often goes unnoticed. We need to thank David Welch, Jimmy Theilman, Harvey Slawson, James Hanley and (sub) Shane Welch for their service in this area.

LTC—If you signed up to help provide breakfast and lunch for LTC families while they are at the convention, please bring your items to the church office no later than Thursday, March 24th. Please mark cold items w/LTC and put in the refrigerator. Thank you to all those that helped!

LTC DRESS REHEARSAL—Our LTC kids have been working hard for several weeks preparing for the Leadership Training for Christ convention this weekend in Dallas. This Wednesday, March 23rd, they are excited to show the congregation a preview of what they have been doing. Please plan to be here @ 6:30PM and support our kids as they showcase their talents for Christ.   ALL CLASSES TO MEET IN THE AUDITORIUM !  

THOMAZUEA, HAITI—There is a need in Haiti for certain supplies and we have the opportunity to help! Please pick up a list at the Welcome Center of things needed. Boxes are in the foyer for your donated items. Please do so no later than April 20th. Thank you in advance for helping with this need.

MOVIE NIGHT—We will be showing the movie War Room on Sunday, April 24th. Prayer is a powerful weapon and this is an inspiring movie full of faith, hope, and love. Bring your family and a friend and join us. Appropriate for all ages.

LADIES DAY—Please join us for a great day on Saturday, April 23rd from 9AM to 1:30PM. Laurie Vanderpool, Co-founder of Live Beyond, will be our guest speaker. She is the daughter of Gene & Ruth Ann Stallings. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please sign up at the Bulletin Board or RSVP to the office no later than April 15th.

WIN A DOOR PRIZE—If you love to decorate or want to join with a friend who does, then please sign up (at the Bulletin Board) to decorate a table for our upcoming Ladies Day. You choose the "theme" for your table and bring all that is needed to create a centerpiece. White table cloths, plates, and utensils will be provided. This is a competition…...so may the BEST table WIN!!

SIMPLE SUPPER:  This weeks' entrée is Hamburgers .  Please donate $3/per person.

PANTRY NEEDS:  Instant Oatmeal and Boxed Cereal

RAINBOW ROOM NEEDS:  Teen girl clothes and teen girl and boy shoes

KEEP THE DATE:
March 23:  LTC Dress Rehearsal

March 25-26:  LTC Convention in Dallas 
March 27: Easter Sunday 

April 3:  Zach Wickes/JoAnn Rutherford Wedding Shower

April 5:  Men's Breakfast

April 5:  Eastern European Mission Event

April 17:  Visitor Luncheon

April 17: Spencer Jones/Ariana Weissenmayer Wedding Shower

April 23: Ladies Day (Speaker Laurie Vanderpool)

April 24:  Movie Night - "War Room"

May 1: MacKenna Jones/Caleb King Wedding Shower

May 13-15: Jr. High Retreat @ Camp Deer Run
May 15:  D'LynnGage/Bueno Wedding Shower
June 12:  Jessica Duren/Niles McClure Wedding Shower
Aug. 9-13:  Pictorial Directory (First Session) 
Aug. 25-27th:  Pictorial Directory (Last Session)

Love you - MEAN IT!

Love ...

Prayer Request - 3/18

Ed Bullard was taken to Plano Medical Center last night with a possible stroke.  Hope to have more information this morning.

Prayer Request - 3/15

Please keep Cissy (Hilliard) Diamond in your prayers.  She has cancer and had surgery 2 weeks ago.  They got it all, but now she has to go through 4 weeks of chemo and then radiation.  (They're also waiting on some tests to come back, before chemo will start.)  
Cissy is employed at Paul Wells CPA office.  Her husband Barry is a dj on K95.5.

Just for YOU!

Can you help?

We received a request from a young woman who is in need of furnishings (specifically, beds) for an apartment. She has been placed in an apartment by SAFE-T (An agency that helps women in domestic abuse situations) but does not have any furnishings or money to purchase any at this time. If anyone has a bed or anything other furniture to donate, please contact the office. Thanks!

Weekly Update - 3/14

Thank you Keith Bollman for stepping in to speak to us, while Patrick is out of town.
Our crowd was small yesterday.  There are lots of folks out of town on Spring Break vacations.  Please keep them all in your prayers.

RESPONSE:  Diane McFadden is depressed and would love our prayers.

SYMPATHY:  To the family of Raven Dowd, a PHS senior, who died Saturday in an accidental shooting.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Roxanne Raper - it was wonderful to see her back at worship yesterday.
• Caleb Keele - is at home recovering from surgery.
• Sarah Smith - Health
• Jean O'Neal - will be traveling soon to see her sister in California.
• Joel Casey - Stillhouse Rehab
• Lance Johnson - ALS
• Kristi Anthony - Mental and physical health
• Gordan Hyman - had heart by-pass on Thursday, at Baylor/Dallas, and is doing well.  (Loretta Nabors' brother.)
• Brianna (Slawson) and her family Casey DeLay and Blayden to the prayer list. She is 19 weeks pregnant and we just received some very difficult information about the baby. "Prayers for the Great Physicians hands to be upon our unborn baby."
• Andy Johnson - Serious condition at Baylor/Dallas.  (2nd grade teacher at Parker Elementary)
• Jerry Langley - Recovering from a motorcycle accident. (former member)
• Missionaries all over the world.

KITCHEN POUNDING –If you have not brought the kitchen items you signed up for to bless the Hispanic congregation, please get it to the church office ASAP. The remaining gifts will be taken to Marcelino this week.

ONE SUNDAY A MONTH—a CDL licensed driver is needed to pick up a few people that want to worship with us. If you are willing to help with this important ministry, please see James Hanley or Shane Welch.

THOMAZUEA, HAITI—There is a need in Haiti for certain supplies and we have the opportunity to help! Please pick up a list at the Welcome Center of things needed. Boxes are in the foyer for your donated items. Please do so no later than April 20th. Thank you in advance for helping with this need.

WEDDING SHOWER—honoring former member Emily Christ and Josh Berry will be on March 20th from 1:30—3PM. Selections are at Kohls, JCPenney’s, WalMart and Bed Bath & Beyond.

MOVIE NIGHT—We will be showing the movie War Room on Sunday, April 24th.  Time to be announced later!
Prayer is a powerful weapon and this is an inspiring movie full of faith, hope, and love. Bring your family and a friend and join us. Appropriate for all ages. MARK YOUR CALENDAR NOW!!

WEDNESDAY LADIES BIBLE CLASS - will not be meeting this Wednesday - March 16th.

LADIES DAY—Please join us for a great day on Saturday, April 23rd from 9AM to 1:30PM. Laurie Vanderpool, Co-founder of Live Beyond, will be our guest speaker. She is the daughter of Gene & Ruth Ann Stallings. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please RSVP no later than April 15th.

WIN A DOOR PRIZE—If you love to decorate or want to join with a friend who does, then please sign up (at the Bulletin Board) to decorate a table for our up-coming Ladies Day. You choose the "theme" for your table and bring all that is needed to create a centerpiece. White table cloths, plates, and utensils will be provided. This is a competition…...so may the BEST table WIN!!

SIMPLE SUPPER:  This weeks' entrée is Chicken Sandwiches.  Please donate $3/per person.

PANTRY NEEDS:  1 pound bags of beans or rice

RAINBOW ROOM NEEDS:  Teen girl clothes and teen girl and boy shoes

KEEP THE DATE:

March 20:  Emily Christ/Joshua Berry Wedding Shower 

March 25-26:  LTC Convention in Dallas 
March 27: Easter Sunday 

April 3:  Zach Wickes/JoAnn Rutherford Wedding Shower

April 5:  Men's Breakfast

April 5:  Eastern European Mission Event

April 17: Spencer Jones/Ariana Weissenmayer Wedding Shower

April 23: Ladies Day (Speaker Laurie Vanderpool)

April 24:  Movie Night - "War Room"

May 1: MacKenna Jones/Caleb King Wedding Shower

May 13-15: Jr. High Retreat @ Camp Deer RunMay 15:  D'LynnGage/Bueno Wedding Shower
June 12:  Jessica Duren/Niles McClure Wedding Shower
Aug. 9-13:  Pictorial Directory (First Session) 
Aug. 25-27th:  Pictorial Directory (Last Session)

Love you - MEAN IT! 

Don't forget!

Update on Jerry Langley 3/12

Jerry had the surgery on his hand today. Doctor said that it went well and he should recover all mobility!  Ain't God Good?

Urgent Prayer Request 3/10

UPDATE:  Tray is home and safe!
Tray Turner has been missing, from Paris, for 48 hours.  He was last seen in Lubbock on Wednesday around nooon.  No one has had any contact with him by phone, text or email.
He was driving a 2005 Chrysler Sebring 4 door.
His wife (Kelly) and their children are very worried about him and would appreciate anyone with any information to call her at 903-905-3745.

Be Kind...

Prayer Request 3/9

Loretta Nabors' brother, Gordon Hyman, will have bypass surgery tomorrow (Thursday ) at 8:30 a.m. at Baylor/Dallas.  Please be in prayer for Gordon and for Loretta as she will be traveling there. 

They will never...

Through the storms...

Update on Jerry Langley - 3/8

Jerry Langley's daughter posted this update:  "Dad is doing better today. We got some good news this morning! He is being moved from ICU to a regular room sometime today. When he gets moved I will post where he is at. He still hasn't been able to have the hand surgery due to his white blood cell count being high. We will take moving out of ICU as a big win today! Thank you all for your thoughts and prayers!"

Goodnight!

Weekly Update - 3/6

Thank you Patrick for the message on Sunday titled "Celebration of Marriage".  The text was taken from Gen. 2:18-25, Mal. 2:15 and Eph. 5:21.
He reminded us to strive to make your marriage a 10...but never think your marriage is perfect...that's when Satan will step in.
We have 104 families at LACOC that have been married for 20 years PLUS!!!
Gerald and Mary Doty have been married the longest with 70 years!

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Roxanne Raper - is at home recovering from surgery this past week.
• Caleb Keele - is at home recovering from spinal surgery this past week.
• Sarah Smith - Health
• Hayden Russell - Will be having a root canal this week.
• Cynthia Hutson - Is starting physical therapy on her arm.  No surgery at this time.
• Jean O'Neal - will be traveling soon to see her sister in California.
• Jean King - has a spot on her leg that they will be doing tests on this week.
• Joel Casey - Stillhouse Rehab
• Lance Johnson - ALS
• Kristi Anthony - Mental and physical health
• Brianna (Slawson) and her family Casey DeLay and Blayden to the prayer list. She is 19 weeks pregnant and we just received some very difficult information about the baby. "Prayers for the Great Physicians hands to be upon our unborn baby."
• Andi Johnson - Critical condition at Baylor/Dallas.  (2nd grade teacher at Parker Elementary)
• Jerry Langley - Recovering from a motorcycle accident. (former member)
• Our sympathy is extended to Jay Spencer and his family in the passing of his cousin, Jackolyn Spencer this past week.
• Tabatha Morris - is off the vent, but has a trach.  Will go to rehab soon. (Tanya Welch's niece)
• Diana DeNoon  is in the hospital with Flu type A and Pneumonia.  (Tanya Welch's Mom)
• Continue to remember our Hispanic congregation.
• Missionaries all over the world.
  

SERVICE PROJECT—There is a need in Haiti for certain supplies and we have the opportunity to help! Please pick up a list at the Welcome Center of things needed. Boxes will be located in the foyer area soon for you to place items you are donating. Please do so no later than April 20th. Thank you in advance for helping with this need.

DRIVER STILL NEEDED—If you have a CDL license and are willing to help ONE Sunday a month with an important ministry, please see James Hanley or Shane Welch.

WEDDING SHOWER—honoring Emily Christ and Josh Berry will be on March 20th from 1:30—3PM. Selections are at Kohls, JCPenney’s, WalMart and Bed Bath & Beyond.

BIRTH ANNOUNCEMENT— Mason and Emily (Wilson) Crenshaw are proud to announce the birth of their daughter, Naomi Ember, born on Feb. 19th, weighing 7 lbs. 10 oz. Very proud grandparents are Phil & Debbie Wilson.

NEW ADDRESS— They’d love to hear from you!

Allan & Robin Fain 527A S. Broadway Glasgow, KY 42141

LADIES DAY—Please join us for a great day on Saturday, April 23rd from 9AM to 1:30PM. Laurie Vanderpool, Co-founder of Live Beyond, will be our guest speaker. She will be speaking from Revelation 19:6-8, "Preparing the Bride for the Return of The King." Laurie and her husband are currently missionaries in Haiti. She is the daughter of Gene & Ruth Ann Stallings. Breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please RSVP no later than April 15th.

WIN A DOOR PRIZE—If you love to decorate or want to join with a friend who does, then please sign up (at the Welcome Center) to decorate a table for our upcoming Ladies Day. You choose the "theme" for your table and bring all that is needed to create a centerpiece. White table cloths, plates, and utensils will be provided. This is a competition…...so may the BEST table WIN!!

FAITHFUL READERS—will meet March 13th in room 17 @ 3:30PM. The book to be discussed will be When Shovels Break by Michael Shank. Discussion will be led by Linda Vickers.

SIMPLE SUPPER:  This weeks' entrée is Chicken Spaghetti.  Please donate $3/per person.

PANTRY NEEDS: Canned meat and Shampoo

RAINBOW ROOM NEEDS:  Teen girl clothes and teen girl and boy shoes

KEEP THE DATE:March 13: Daylight Savings Time 

March 13: Faithful ReadersMarch 20:  Emily Christ/Joshua Berry Wedding Shower March 25-26:  LTC Convention in Dallas 
March 27: Easter Sunday 

April 3:  Zach Wickes/JoAnn Rutherford Wedding Shower

April 5:  Men's Breakfast

April 5:  Eastern European Mission Event

April 17: Spencer Jones/Ariana Weissenmayer Wedding ShowerApril 23: Ladies Day (Speaker Laurie Vanderpool)

May 1: MacKenna Jones/Caleb King Wedding ShowerMay 13-15: Jr. High Retreat @ Camp Deer RunMay 15:  D'LynnGage/Bueno Wedding Shower
June 12:  Jessica Duren/Niles McClure Wedding Shower
Aug. 9-13:  Pictorial Directory (First Session) 
Aug. 25-27th:  Pictorial Directory (Last Session)

Love you - MEAN IT! 

Update on Jerry Langley - 3/7 - 10:10 am

Jerry was unable to have the surgery on his hands, on Saturday.  Yesterday was an ok day today. He is still in and out from the pain medicines but is stable and vitals look good. There is a possibility to have hand surgery today, if his white blood cell count will decrease some. Please pray for his blood work to come back good today, so he can have his final surgery and get out of ICU. Kay is holding up pretty good. She is just tired but would never let anyone know! All of your prayers and love have been felt this past week. 

Update on Jerry Langley - 3/4 - 4:41pm

Jerry's daughter posted this update:  "Dad got off the ventilator yesterday and is breathing on his own which is great news and many prayers have been answered so far. He had surgery on his ankle this morning and all went good. He is still under sedation now. Tomorrow will be a 6-8 hour surgery to reconstruct his hands. Please continue praying for him and the doctors. Mom is holding up ok. Please pray for God to give her strength as well."

Update on Caleb Keele - 3/4 - 3pm

Caleb is on his way home TODAY!

Just watch!!!

Update on Roxanne Raper - 3/4 - 9:55pm

Roxanne is being released from the hospital today!!!!

Update on Caleb Keele - 3/4 - 9:26am

Caleb had a rough night.  He was nauseated during the night so that meant lots of up and down. He is resting now. There is talk of possibly going home this afternoon. Mixed emotions about that. He is still making progress.

Prayer Request - 3/4

Linda Slawson asked that we add their daughter, Brianna and her family Casey DeLay and Blayden to the prayer list. "She is 19 weeks pregnant and we just received some very difficult information about the baby. Prayers for the Great Physicians hands to be upon our unborn baby."

Update on Caleb Keele - 3/3 - 1:45PM

Caleb was in quite a bit of pain last night but they were able to keep him comfortable with meds.  He is really sore today and it is going to be a big day for him because they only want him in the bed to sleep.  So he will have to be up a lot more.  Progress is being made tho!  The youth group face timed him last night and that really lifted his spirits!

Update on Roxanne Raper - 3/3 - 1:43pm

She says that she is waiting on the doctor to come by.  Surgery was successful and they are now adjusting oxygen level and waiting on chest X-ray. 

ALREADY????

Update on Roxanne Raper - 3/2 - 12:30pm

She says that she is feeling lots better today.  They did a test this morning to make sure that there were no leaks from the surgery. NONE!  Since the surgery was a bigger ordeal than they thought it was going to be, she will probably not get to come home until Friday, if then.  She said to tell everyone hi and thanks you all for the prayers!

Update on Caleb Keele - 3/2 - 12:15PM

Caleb had a good night.  Leslie said that he's watching a movie on the iPad.  He is a little apprehensive about getting up and around later today.  She said he feels good enough to be grumpy. (But so would anyone, who's had rods put in their back!)  The epidural comes out today and the oral meds begin.  Please keep Caleb and his family in your prayers!

Update on Jerry Langley - 3/2 - 12:0pm

Jerry is still in ICU and heavily sedated and on a ventilator. He has a broken shoulder blade, nose, both hands, leg in two spots, and ankle. He had some internal bleeding earlier in the week and had surgery to correct. Today they are going back into his abdomen to make sure the first surgery to correct the internal bleeding took. He will need several other surgeries over the next few days to fix all the bones. Kay is doing ok and got some much needed rest last night. Please continue praying for the Jerry and the family.