Prayer Request 2/28

Trinia Dean's cousin, Stevey Sessums, needs our prayers. They're not sure of diagnosis yet, either cancer or Wegeners disease either one not a good outcome. 

Prayer Request 2/28

Jodi Andoe, mother of Asher Andoe, a Paris High School student, posted this update regarding her son tonight.

(Asher is on the Paris Wildcat baseball team and Saturday became very sick with a fever of 107. He is in an Oklahoma city hospital with a bacterial infection.)

"Asher is still immobilized and can only lay on his stomach face down. He's receiving two different IV antibiotics as he continues to have fever spikes every few hours. His doctors still feel this is the best plan of action for now and will reevaluate surgery options again tomorrow.

We are so grateful for all the prayers, calls, messages and know that our family, friends and community are all in prayer for Asher."

Prayer Request 2/28

Hugh and Jean Anthony's son-in-law, Michael Delaney (Paula's husband), has been diagnosed with possible thyroid cancer. Surgery is scheduled for Friday if they can get some heart issues resolved first. Jean has asked for prayers. 

Update on Janet Fouse - 2/28

Royce Fouse posted this earlier today:  I will be taking Janet to the UT Health Center/MD Anderson cancer center in Tyler this afternoon. Please keep us in your Prayers as we make this journey for a good outcome as Janet deals with breast cancer. We serve the Great Physician and a God that heals todays just as he has always done. Amen

You are invited...

Weekly Update 2/27

OUR SYMPATHY is extended to Julie Rook and her family in the passing of her dad, Albert Clark.  Graveside funeral will be today, Monday, afternoon, at 2pm, at the Nelta Cemetery.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Dusty and Katie Morris' baby son, Maverick, is getting stronger everyday.  Continue to pray for him to get stronger and for his lungs.
• Rhonda Brown had surgery this past Thursday. She's at home doing well.
• Lila Buchanan - had knee surgery this past week. She's still in PRMC/Rehab Room 310 until Friday, March 3rd.
• Johnny Houser - He is in PRMC/Room 356 with internal bleeding.
• Roy and Nancy Jones - he is in PRMC/Room 518.  Nancy has not been feeling well either.
• Jay Cannon - Health
• Joel Casey is in PRMC/Room 462.
• Vicki Humphey - She is at home recovering from pancreatitis and pneumonia.
• Sue Johnson - Will be having surgery this Wednesday.
• Donna Mosley - Has been transferred to Clarksville
• Selena and Sophia Johnson - they are in California for 6 months. Sophia has a broken ankle and will be off of it for 4 weeks.
• Webber Woodall - Health
• William Offutt - Health
• Sherrie Boyd - Health
• Kristie Anthony - Physical and mental health
• Lance Johnson - ALS
• Louise Peace - Is at home with hospice.
• Troops - Keep them safe
• Emergency Personnel - Keep them safe
• Missionaries all over the world.
• Janet Fouse - Breast cancer.  (Former member)
• Amy Owens - Had surgery this past week (Former member). She is at home and doing better.
• Lennis McCollum, Tanya Welch's grandfather, is in the hospital in Midland 
• Sharon Nelson - Bone marrow cancer (Sabrina Thompson's Mom)
• Jerry Smith - Cari Johnson and Robyn Figgins' dad has been diagnosed with cancer.
• Sierra Faulkner - 2 year old with inoperable brain tumor. She'll be in Irving for radiation treatments for 6 weeks, taking 31 treatments in addition to continuing chemo. (Friend of Molly's)
• Tammy Huffman-Beazley (former member) has been diagnosed with cancer has started treatments.
• Ross Floyd, step-son of Kathy Roden Floyd and son of Randy. At UTSWMC in ICU in serious condition.
• Debbie Daniel (friend of Molly's) - Cancer
• Kendall Hattenville from Roxton.  He has a hereditary kidney condition and continues to be in serious condition at UTSW/Dallas.

SHUT-INS AND NURSING HOMES: 
Butch Mills, Johnny Bassett, Carol Murphy, Roy Jones, Paul and Carol Helton, Carl Melton, Joel Casey, Louise Peace, Sarah Smith, Donna Mosley, Carol Murphy.

WEDDING SHOWER:  Please join us Sunday, March 5th from 1:30pm to 3pm, at LACOC to honor Kelci Welch and Clay Friddle.  The couple is registered at WalMart and Target.

BABY SHOWER:  Please join us Sunday, March 19th from 1:30pm to 3pm, at LACOC for Katie Morris and baby Maverick.  Selections are at Target, WalMart, Amazon and Paris Baby.  Wouldn't it be great if Maverick were home and able to join us on this day?????

LACOC LADIES DAY:  Be sure to mark your calendar for Saturday, March 25th, for our Ladies Day.  Becky Brooks, our special guest speaker, will be talking to us on the subject of "Esther... For Such A Time As This.".  Be sure to RSVP on the bulletin board by March 15th.
They are in need of more ladies to sign up to decorate tables. 

RAINBOW ROOM ITEMS: Jeans for school aged kids and Lice kit treatments

SIMPLE SUPPER:  Chicken Pot Pie

PANTRY NEEDS: 1 pound bags of rice or beans, cornbread mix and crackers.

KEEP THE DATE:

Mar 5:   Wedding Shower for Kelci Welch and Clay Friddle

Mar 12:  Daylight Savings Time Change (move clocks FORWARD an hour)

Mar 12:  Faithful Readers

Mar 19:  Katie Morris baby shower

Mar 25:  LACOC Ladies Day

Mar 24-26:  Junior High Retreat

Apr 14-16th:  LTC Convention in Dallas

Apr 16:  Easter

May 21: Senior Sunday

June 12-15:  Camp Deer Run PeeWee Camp

Love you - MEAN IT!

Our Sympathy...

Julie Rook's Dad, Albert Clark, passed away this afternoon.
Visitation will be Sunday evening, at Bright Holland Funeral Home, from 6pm-8pm.
Graveside funeral will be Monday afternoon, at 2pm, at the Nelta Cemetery.
Please keep Julie, Jeff, Katherine and Jacob in your prayers.

Don't Forget..

Prayer Request Updates 2/22

Roy Jones is in the PRMC/Room 518 with pneumonia, flu and respiratory distress.  Nancy is also sick and cannot leave his side because he tries to pull everything out and get out of bed. Please pray for them both!!!

Vicki Humphrey has been in the hospital with pancreatitis and pneumonia but is being released today.  Jody went to the ER last evening with kidney stones but was not admitted and doing fine now.  Both will be recuperating at home!  Pray for quick healing.

Joel Casey is still in PRMC/Room 462.

Update on Maverick Morris - 2/21

We haven't posted any updates lately because we really haven't had any major changes. He has been having some digestive issues so they have done a series of x-rays to follow a dye they put in his gut to see if there are any obstructions or narrowing of his intestines. After 3 days of waiting for a final result, we have just heard from the doctor and she said that nothing looks out of the ordinary other than his gut is very slow moving. They stopped feeding him about a week or so ago. The doctor said she may consider starting his feeds back tomorrow, slowly and a small amount to start back with.
Other than this issue, Maverick is doing well and thriving. Your prayers have been heard and Maverick is getting bigger and stronger. He now weighs 3lbs and is 16" long.
Dusty and I are so thankful for your prayers. Words can not express how thankful. We are tired and drained, but so full of joy for every second we get to spend with our little boy. Please continue to pray for us. Thank you all so much for talking to our Great Physician about our sweet little guy!
He is getting some Kangaroo Care with Daddy this morning.

Prayer Requests 2/21

Vicki Humphrey is in PRMC with pneumonia.

Roy Jones is also in PRMC/Room 518 with pneumonia, flu and respiratory distress. 

Weekly Update - 2/19

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Dusty and Katie Morris' baby son, Maverick, has gotten up to 3 pounds now. Continue to pray for him to get stronger and for his lungs.
• Sue Johnson - Upcoming surgery
• Rhonda Brown will have surgery this Thursday.
• Marcelino Rodriguez - Health
• Lila Buchanan - had knee surgery this past week. She's still in PRMC/Room 333.
• Jay Cannon - Health
• Joel Casey is at home now, but will be transferred to Colonial Lodge.
• Vickie Humphey - Health
• Donna McGee - Asthma
• Selena and Sophia Johnson - they are in California for 6 months. Sophia has a broken ankle and will be off of it for 4 weeks.
• Webber Woodall - Health
• William Offutt - Health
• Sherrie Boyd - Health
• Kristie Anthony - Physical and mental health
• Lance Johnson - ALS
• Dustin Strickland has a broken shoulder and because of his health issues he can't have surgery at this time.  (Linda Stricklands son) 
• Troops - Keep them safe
• Emergency Personnel - Keep them safe
• Missionaries all over the world.
• Janet Fouse - Breast cancer.  (Former member)
• Amy Owens - Had surgery this past week (Former member)
• Lennis McCollum, Tanya Welch's grandfather, is in the hospital in Midland 
• Sharon Nelson - Bone marrow cancer (Sabrina Thompson's Mom)
• Jerry Smith - Cari Johnson and Robyn Figgins' dad has been diagnosed with cancer.
• Sierra Faulkner - 2 year old with inoperable brain tumor. She'll be in Irving for radiation treatments for 6 weeks, taking 31 treatments in addition to continuing chemo. (Friend of Molly's)
• Tammy Huffman-Beazley (former member) has been diagnosed with cancer has started treatments.
• Ross Floyd, step-son of Kathy Roden Floyd and son of Randy. At UTSWMC in ICU in serious condition.
• Debbie Daniel (friend of Molly's) - Cancer
• Kendall Hattenville from Roxton.  He has a hereditary kidney condition and continues to be in serious condition at UTSW/Dallas.

SHUT-INS AND NURSING HOMES: 
Butch Mills, Johnny Bassett, Carol Murphy, Roy Jones, Paul and Carol Helton, Carl Melton, Joel Casey, Louise Peace, Sarah Smith, Donna Mosley, Carol Murphy.

YOUNG AT HEART:  We will have a potluck meal together on Saturday, Feb 25th, here at LACOC at 5:30pm.  Bring your favorite dish to share, favorite game and invite a friend.  After the meal we will fellowship together and play games of your choice.  Get ready for an evening of FUN!

WEDDING SHOWER:  Please join us Sunday, March 5th from 1:30pm to 3pm, at LACOC to honor Kelci Welch and Clay Friddle.  The couple is registered at WalMart and Target.

LACOC LADIES DAY:  Be sure to mark your calendar for Saturday, March 25th, for our Ladies Day.  Becky Brooks, our special guest speaker, will be talking to us on the subject of "Esther... For Such A Time As This.".  Be sure to RSVP on the bulletin board by March 15th.
They are in need of more ladies to sign up to decorate tables. 

RAINBOW ROOM ITEMS: Jeans for school aged kids and Lice kit treatments

SIMPLE SUPPER:  Baked Spaghetti

PANTRY NEEDS: Canned soup with meat and Peanut Butter

KEEP THE DATE:

Feb 20:  OFFICE CLOSED for Presidents Day

Feb 24:  Foster Parents Night Out

Feb 25:  Young at Heart Potluck

Mar 5:   Wedding Shower for Kelci Welch and Clay Friddle

Mar 12:  Daylight Savings Time Change (move clocks FORWARD an hour)

Mar 25:  LACOC Ladies Day

Mar 24-26:  Junior High Retreat

Apr 14-16th:  LTC Convention in Dallas

Apr 16:  Easter

May 21: Senior Sunday

June 12-15:  Camp Deer Run PeeWee Camp

Love you - MEAN IT!

Prayer Request 2/16

Cari Johnson just posted an update:  "I am calling for all prayer warriors. My Sophia Grace, which is in Encinitas, California, doing volleyball has been hurt. The coach feels like she needs to stay. Ride it out. Rehab there. This has been a very mix feeling issue for me as a mom. I know Selena my oldest is watching over her and all the great people surrounding her there. But momma bear is struggling. Please pray that for those girls. Give them guidance. I know God has a plan. Sometimes not knowing the plan is the hardest. If anyone gets a chance to send words of encouragement it would appreciated. Love you all. Please pray for Lance and I to be strong and let the Lord work in those girls hearts and lives. The story they will be able to tell when they get back. Sophia has never had to go through so many changes at school with people pointing her out for being a Christian, being from Texas, and different. Please just keep them in your prayers."

Blood Drive TODAY!

You are invited...

Update on Lilla Buchanan 2/14

Lilla Buchanan just out of surgery which went well. In room 426 PRMC.

Love is...

You know what tomorrow is...

Weekly Update 2/12

MEMBERS: 

• Joel Casey - He's in PRMC/Room 521.
• Sara Dene Goree - She's now at Brentwood/Room 205
• Lila Buchanan - will be having knee surgery this Tuesday, Feb.14 at PRMC.
• Jay Cannon - Health
• Donna Mosley - Health
• Selena and Sophia Johnson - they are in California for 6 months.
• Webber Woodall - Health
• Sherrie Boyd - Health
• Kristie Anthony - Physical and mental health
• Lance Johnson - ALS
• Troops - Keep them safe
• Emergency Personnel - Keep them safe
• Missionaries all over the world.
• Janet Fouse - Breast cancer.  (Former member)
• Sharon Nelson - Bone marrow cancer (Sabrina Thompson's Mom)
• Jerry Smith - Cari Johnson and Robyn Figgins' dad has been diagnosed with cancer.
• Kanyon Phillips (grandson of Jay and Gay Spencer) - is back at home now.
• Norma Brooks, Gail Kennedy's mom, is seriously ill in an Amarillo hospital. 
• Mary Larseingue, a friend of Jon Dean's, had surgery on Friday at PRMC.
• Sierra Faulkner - 2 year old with inoperable brain tumor. She'll be in Irving for radiation treatments for 6 weeks, taking 31 treatments in addition to continuing chemo. (Friend of Molly's)
• Tammy Huffman-Beazley (former member) has been diagnosed with cancer has started treatments.
• Ross Floyd, step-son of Kathy Roden Floyd and son of Randy. At UTSWMC in ICU in serious condition.
• Debbie Daniel (friend of Molly's) - Cancer
• Kendall Hattenville from Roxton.  He has a hereditary kidney condition and continues to be in serious condition at UTSW/Dallas.

SHUT-INS AND NURSING HOMES: 
Butch Mills, Johnny Bassett, Carol Murphy, Roy Jones, Paul and Carol Helton, Carl Melton, Joel Casey, Louise Peace and Sarah Smith

BLOOD DRIVE:  THIS WEDNESDAY NIGHT!!!!   Be a hero to someone!!!  Roll up your sleeve and donate blood on Wednesday, Feb. 15th, in the OutReach Center, starting at 4pm.

YOUNG AT HEART:  We will have a potluck meal together on Saturday, Feb 25th, here at LACOC at 5:30pm.  Bring your favorite dish to share, favorite game and invite a friend.  After the meal we will fellowship together and play games of your choice.  Get ready for an evening of FUN!

LACOC LADIES DAY:  Be sure to mark your calendar for Saturday, March 25th, for our Ladies Day.  Becky Brooks, our special guest speaker, will be talking to us on the subject of "Esther... For Such A Time As This.".  Be sure to RSVP on the bulletin board by March 15th.

RAINBOW ROOM ITEMS: Jeans for school aged kids and Lice kit treatments

SIMPLE SUPPER:  Homemade Chili

PANTRY NEEDS: Canned meat/1 pound bags of rice

KEEP THE DATE:

Feb 15:  Blood Drive

Feb 19:  Visitors Luncheon

Feb 24:  Foster Parents Night Out

Feb 25:  Young @ Heart

Mar 12:  Daylight Savings Time Change (move clocks FORWARD an hour)

Mar 25:  LACOC Ladies Day

Apr 14-16th:  LTC Convention in Dallas

Apr 16:  Easter

May 21: Senior Sunday

Love you - MEAN IT!

Update on Maverick Morris 2/11

Kate's first time to hold Maverick!!

This was posted by Katie Morris this afternoon:  The doctors and nursing staff surprised me today by letting me hold my sweet baby boy for the first time since his birthday, February 1st. It's been a week and a half since he's been out in the world. My heart has been heavy since his premature birth. Lots of scary NICU jargon thrown around by doctors and nurses I've never met before who have my son's life in their hands. Trusting total strangers with Maverick's life has been hard. But the entire medical staff has been amazing!! He has a long, tough road ahead as a preemie. I am grateful, thankful, and blessed to have so many churches, friends, and even strangers praying for our sweet little warrior. He is making small improvements every day. Some days it feels like there are more setbacks than improvements, but today was one for the record books. I will never forget how it felt to hold my first child for the first time. I felt my heart burst with love. In that moment there was no fear in my heart for the first time in a week and a half. I only felt pure joy. Thank you all so much for your constant encouragement and prayers. Thank you for checking in on us and sending us snacks and other goodies to help get us through this time. Please continue to pray!!!  Pray Maverick Big. Pray Maverick Strong. Pray Maverick Home. ❤"

Prayer Request - 2/9

Joel Casey has been admitted to PRMC/Room 521.

Update on Maverick Morris 2/9

Dusty Morris posted this update today:  "Well we knew that this road would not be without bumps. Maverick is currently receiving a blood transfusion to help some of her low blood numbers. He also has not been able to keep a feeding down in the past 1-2 days, so he only be getting IV nutrients today. We hope that his little digestive system can catch up during this time and we can resume normal feedings soon.
We have been assured by many that this is routine and all a part of the NICU journey, but every single change/procedure seems really huge from our perspective.
Please continue to pray for my tiny man, and please pray for patience for his parents."

Prayer Request - 2/8

Former member Royce Fouse posted this about his wife Janet:  Three weeks ago, Janet went to her Dr for a mammogram because she felt a knot in her left breast. Tuesday, two weeks ago, she went in for a biopsy to make sure everything was okay. Today she got a phone call from the pathologist and they informed her it was cancer and that it had already metastasized . Please keep Janet and myself in your Prayers as we battle this disease, as she goes through surgery and possibly chemo and radiation treatments.

Prayer Request 2/7

Sabrina Thompson sent this message:  Please add my Mom, Sharon Nelson, she could sure use all the prayer she can get right now, they are wanting to put her on hospice.  We found out on Dec. 23 that she had bone marrow cancer, and now today a lung colllapsed and they are seeing a large mass on it.  It's been a long school year traveling to see her at the hospital in OKC since school started last fall, every weekend...we sure miss our church family.

Update on Sarah Goree 2/6

Nancy Breedlove sent this message: Sarah Dene Goree is now at Brentwood/Room 205. She will do rehab there.

Weekly Update - 2/5

RESPONSE:  Felicia Williams went forward this morning asking for prayers for her and daughter Danielle.

CONGRATULATIONS:

• Kent and Joni Erwin are proud to announce the birth of Corbin Ray Erwin, born this past Wednesday.  He weighed 7.9 pounds and was 18/5 inches long.  Even prouder grandparents are Mike and Linda Erwin.
• Dusty and Katie Morris are proud to announce the birth of Maverick Wade Morris, born this past Wednesday.  He weighed 2.6 pounds and was 15 inches long.  They will be in Medical City/Dallas for a while.  Maverick is up to 2.11 pounds, but had too be put on a vent last night.

MEMBERS: 

• Sara Dene Goree - Has been in Baylor Hospital this week.
• Sarah Smith - Was released from the hospital to go HOME!
• Lila Buchanan - will be having knee surgery on Feb.14 at PRMC.
• Jay Cannon - Health
• Selena and Sophia Johnson - they are in California for 6 months.
• Webber Woodall - Health
• Sherrie Boyd - Health
• Kristie Anthony - Physical and mental health
• Lance Johnson - ALS
• Troops - Keep them safe
• Emergency Personnel - Keep them safe
• Missionaries all over the world.
• Jerry Smith - Cari Johnson and Robyn Figgins' dad has been diagnosed with cancer.
• Kanyon Phillips (grandson of Jay and Gay Spencer) - is still in a hospital in Seattle, WA.  Hopefully will get to fly home tomorrow to Montana. They're doing one more MRI today to make sure the shunt is still in place.
• Norma Brooks, Gail Kennedy's mom, is seriously ill in an Amarillo hospital. 
• Perry Sansing - Continues to be in an Austin hospital.  (Lewis and Carole Anderson's nephew).
• Mary Larseingue, a friend of Jon Dean's, continues to be in PRMC.
• Sierra Faulkner - 2 year old with inoperable brain tumor. (Friend of Molly's)
• Tammy Huffman-Beazley (former member) has been diagnosed with cancer has started treatments.
• Ross Floyd, step-son of Kathy Roden Floyd and son of Randy. At UTSWMC in ICU in serious condition.
• Debbie Daniel (friend of Molly's) - Cancer
• Kendall Hattenville from Roxton.  He has a hereditary kidney condition and continues to be in serious condition at UTSW/Dallas.

SHUT-INS AND NURSING HOMES: 

Butch Mills, Johnny Bassett, Carol Murphy, Roy Jones, Paul and Carol Helton, Carl Melton, Joel Casey, Louise Peace and Sarah Smith

MEN'S BREAKFAST:  Will be THIS Tuesday, Feb 7th at 7am.  Please sign up at the Welcome Center.

FAITHFUL READERS:  Will meet on Sunday, Feb 12th at 3:30pm in Room 17 to discuss On the Foundation by Lynn Austin.  Ruth Ann Stallings will lead the discussion.  Anyone is welcome to join us.

BLOOD DRIVE:  Be a hero to someone!!!  Roll up your sleeve and donate blood on Wednesday, Feb. 15th, in the OutReach Center, starting at 4pm.

YOUNG AT HEART:  We will have a potluck meal together on Saturday, Feb 25th, here at LACOC at 5:30pm.  Bring your favorite dish to share, favorite game and invite a friend.  After the meal we will fellowship together and play games of your choice.  Get ready for an evening of FUN!

DIVORCE CARE SUPPORT:  This group meets on Monday evenings at 7pm at LACOC, in Room 17 near the OutReach Kitchen.  The group will meet weekly through May 15th.  Facilitators for this are Daisy Redding and Keith Bollman.  Class is open to the public.

RAINBOW ROOM ITEMS: Jeans for school aged kids and Lice kit treatments

SIMPLE SUPPER:  Spaghetti and Meatballs.

PANTRY NEEDS: Spaghetti sauce/canned meat/1 pound bags of rice or beans

KEEP THE DATE:

Feb  7:  Men's Breakfast

Feb 12: Faithful Readers

Feb 15:  Blood Drive

Feb 19:  Visitors Luncheon

Feb 24:  Foster Parents Night Out

Feb 25:  Young @ Heart

Mar 12:  Daylight Savings Time Change (move clocks FORWARD an hour)

Mar 25:  LACOC Ladies Day

May 21: Senior Sunday

Love you - MEAN IT!

Update on Maverick Morris - 2/2

Dusty Morris wrote this update about his wife and son:   Mav and Katie both had very restful nights of recovery. I'm really glad to see Katie resting peacefully after such a tough couple of days. She's my hero, and much stronger than I will ever be.

Mav has been doing really well in the NICU, using a C-Pap to help the muscles in his tiny lungs work well. He had his first itsy bits morsel of food today and has been reacting well to being on the outside in general. Today is a good day that we will enjoy, remember, and cherish on his long, bumpy road that ends with us taking our boy home.

The power of prayer has been on full display the past few days, and I am convinced of the necessity of continued prayers. Please keep praying for both of my babies.

Update on Kanyon Phillips - 2/1

Jay & Gay Spencer's grandson, Kanyon, will have surgery tomorrow to put in a permanent shunt.
Please keep him, as well as all of the Spencer/Phillips family in your prayers.
Also...pray for the doctors and nurses who are tending to him.

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Dusty and Katie Morris are proud parents of Maverick Wade, who was born today by c-section at Medical City/Dallas. Maverick weighed in at 2.6 lbs and is 15" long. Mom and baby are healthy!!! Praise God for that!

CONGRATULATIONS ...

Mike and Linda Erwin are proud to announce the arrival of their new grandson, Corbin Ray Erwin.  He was born today at 8:54am.  He weighs in at 7 pounds 9 ounces and was 18.5 inches long.  Joni and Kent Erwin are the VERY proud parents!

Update on Katie Morris - 2/1

Katie Morris will be having a C-section within the hour!
Praying all goes well & healthy baby!